Samsung's Galaxy H1 headphones to rival AirPods Max and Sony's flagships

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Code discovered in the Galaxy Wearable app reveals Samsung is developing flagship over-ear wireless headphones codenamed “Galaxy H1”.

Expected to launch in early 2027, the headphones will likely feature ANC, Bluetooth 6.0, SSC UHQ audio, and Galaxy AI integration.

The move marks Samsung’s first direct challenge under its primary mobile brand to Apple’s AirPods Max and Sony’s over-ear lineup.

Audio headlines have been full of nostalgia lately, especially with recent reports suggesting Sony’s classic WH-1000XM4 could make a comeback, coupled with the arrival of a new WH-1000XM6 color . Google also played it safe at the latest Pixel 11 hardware showcase, settling for a fresh coat on existing earbuds rather than swinging for ambitious new form factors. But while rivals rehash legacy designs or stick to modest incremental tweaks, Samsung seems ready to make a bold, unexpected play in the premium over-ear audio space.

According to SamMobile , code strings hidden inside the latest Galaxy Wearable app reveal that Samsung is actively developing full-sized wireless headphones internally codenamed “Galaxy H1”. While Samsung has spent recent years heavily refining its true wireless Galaxy Buds ecosystem, it hasn’t fielded a proper over-ear flagship under its primary mobile branding in ages.