Huawei FreeBuds 4i vs. Xiaomi Buds 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei FreeBuds 4i and Xiaomi Buds 3. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Huawei FreeBuds 4i vs. Xiaomi Buds 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei FreeBuds 4i Xiaomi Buds 3
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 3.75 cm -
Width 2.1 cm -
Depth 2.39 cm -
Weight 5.5 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.18 cm x 4.8 cm x 2.75 cm / 37 g Earphone: 4.6 g
Charging case with earphones: 52 g
Colour Carbon black | Ceramic white | Red Carbon black
Protection - Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Huawei FreeBuds 4i Xiaomi Buds 3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Max Sound Pressure 22 dB -
Diaphragm 10 mm -
Features Noise cancelling microphone, Awareness Mode -
MICROPHONE Huawei FreeBuds 4i Xiaomi Buds 3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 2 3 Xiaomi Buds 3 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Huawei FreeBuds 4i Xiaomi Buds 3
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, ANC on/off -
CABLE Huawei FreeBuds 4i Xiaomi Buds 3
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Huawei FreeBuds 4i Xiaomi Buds 3
Features Touch control, fast charge -
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei FreeBuds 4i Xiaomi Buds 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 55 mAh 38 mAh Huawei FreeBuds 4i have a higher battery capacity than Xiaomi Buds 3.
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Huawei FreeBuds 4i lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi Buds 3.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 65 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 35 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 1 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty 2 -
CONNECTIONS Huawei FreeBuds 4i Xiaomi Buds 3
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Huawei FreeBuds 4i Xiaomi Buds 3
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (480 mAh)
Compatibility Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IP55
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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