Is the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro worth the upgrade from the Realme Buds Air8 Pro?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro actually scores 15.2 points below the Realme Buds Air8 Pro, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on noise cancelling (8.4 to 6.0) and calls (8.5 to 6.5). On paper: case weight 53 g to 39.5 g. Worth checking: battery life goes 12 h to 9 h and bluetooth goes 6.1 to 5.3. It is at least $17 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.47.5
- Noise cancelling8.46.0
- Battery7.27.5
- Calls8.56.5
- Value9.28.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Buds Air8 Pro | Redmi Buds 4 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 12 h | 9 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC | LDAC | |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | 5.3 | |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IP54 | |
| Battery incl. case | 50 h | 36 h | |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 10 mm | |
| Microphones | 6 | 3 | |
| Case weight | 53 g | 39.5 g | |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 11 h | 5 min → 2 h |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Buds Air8 Pro to Redmi Buds 4 Pro". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.