The Redmi Buds 4 Lite are Xiaomi’s lightest budget true wireless earbuds, and this listing is the black version (model M2231E1). They use a half-in-ear shape with no silicone tips, a 12 mm dynamic driver in each earbud and USB-C charging. Xiaomi rates them at up to 5 hours per charge and up to 20 hours in total with the charging case, measured at 50% volume over SBC. Each earbud weighs about 3.92 g, the earbuds are rated IP54 against dust and splashes, and an AI algorithm helps separate your voice from background noise on calls.
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Battery life and charging
Each earbud of the Redmi Buds 4 Lite carries a 35 mAh battery and the case holds 320 mAh. Xiaomi quotes up to 5 hours of playback from one charge and up to 20 hours with the case, tested with the earbuds at 100% charge, volume at 50%, SBC encoding, and playback running until either earbud stopped. Higher volume or long calls shorten that. A full recharge takes about 90 minutes for the earbuds and about 120 minutes for the case, through a USB-C port. Xiaomi does not list wireless charging or a fast-charge figure for this model, so the case goes on a cable like a phone.
12mm driver and sound
Inside each of the Redmi Buds 4 Lite is a 12 mm dynamic driver, large for earbuds in this price range. Xiaomi says its acoustics lab verified total harmonic distortion of 0.1% or less at 1 kHz and 94 dB SPL with SBC, which means clean sound at normal listening levels. The connection uses the A2DP, AVRCP and HFP profiles, and Xiaomi does not list AAC or LDAC support, so audio streams over the standard SBC codec. The half-in-ear design does not seal the ear canal, so bass is lighter than with sealed earbuds and you still hear what is going on around you.
Calls and AI noise cancellation
For calls, Xiaomi uses an AI voice algorithm that tells your voice apart from surrounding noise, so the person on the other end hears less traffic and office chatter. This works only on your outgoing voice; the Redmi Buds 4 Lite have no active noise cancellation for what you hear. Touch controls handle calls and music: two taps play or pause and answer a call, and three taps skip to the next track or reject and end a call. Xiaomi does not list a gesture for volume, so volume is set on the phone.
Low-latency mode and Fast Pair
For mobile games, the Redmi Buds 4 Lite have a low-latency mode that reduces the delay between what you see and what you hear. Xiaomi’s page describes turning it on by holding the controls for 1.5 seconds while connected to a phone and not on a call. Bluetooth 5.3 is listed on Xiaomi’s product page and US specifications (the UAE specification page lists 5.2), with a 10 m range. Google Fast Pair shows a pop-up for one-tap pairing on Android phones running Google Play services 11.7 or later; iPhones pair from the normal Bluetooth menu.
IP54, weight and the black finish
Xiaomi rates the earbuds IP54 for dust and water resistance, tested to GB/T 4208-2017; the case is not covered, and Xiaomi notes the protection may weaken over time. That makes the Redmi Buds 4 Lite fine for sweat at the gym or light rain, but not for swimming or rinsing. At about 3.92 g per earbud and 35 g for the whole set, they disappear in the ear. The black finish hides fingerprints and pocket dust better than the white version and looks discreet at work.
Who This Is Not For
The Redmi Buds 4 Lite are not for anyone who wants active noise cancellation, a sealed in-ear fit with silicone tips, high-resolution codecs such as LDAC, or wireless charging. The half-in-ear shape does not fit every ear securely, so they may loosen during running. IP54 covers sweat and splashes only, and the charging case has no water protection.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Redmi Buds 4 Lite brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. Delivered across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Earbuds range, or see the official Redmi Buds 4 Lite specifications page (Xiaomi UAE).
Redmi Buds 4 Lite Specifications
- Model: Redmi Buds 4 Lite (M2231E1)
- Design: Half-in-ear
- Driver: 12 mm dynamic, 32 Ω
- Bluetooth: 5.3 (Xiaomi UAE spec page lists 5.2)
- Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP
- Range: 10 m
- Battery: 35 mAh per earbud, 320 mAh case
- Playback: Up to 5 h per charge, up to 20 h with the case (50% volume, SBC, Xiaomi test)
- Charging time: About 90 min (earbuds), about 120 min (case)
- Charging port: USB-C
- Case output: 5V ⎓ 150mA
- Water and dust: IP54 (earbuds only)
- Call noise reduction: AI voice algorithm
- Pairing: Google Fast Pair (Android, Google Play services 11.7+)
- Earbud weight: About 3.92 g each
- Total weight: About 35 g
- Earbud size: 32.24 × 18.22 × 19.63 mm
- Case size: 55.6 × 47.3 × 22.2 mm
- Colour: Black
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Redmi Buds 4 Lite FAQ
How long does the battery last?
Up to 5 hours per charge and up to 20 hours with the case, according to Xiaomi’s test at 50% volume with SBC.
Do the Redmi Buds 4 Lite have active noise cancellation?
No. AI noise cancellation works on calls only, cleaning up your voice for the other person.
Can I wear them at the gym?
Yes. The earbuds are rated IP54 against dust and splashes; the case is not water resistant.
Do they have silicone ear tips?
No. They are half-in-ear earbuds that rest in the outer ear without tips.
Does the black Redmi Buds 4 Lite work with iPhone?
Yes. They pair over standard Bluetooth; Google Fast Pair pop-ups work only on Android.
What charging port does the case use?
USB-C, according to Xiaomi’s specifications.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine Redmi Buds 4 Lite from Xiaomi, brand-new in the sealed box.
How long does delivery take?
Up to 3 business days anywhere in the UAE, free on orders from AED 300; any current delivery fee for your order is shown at checkout.
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