AirPods Pro alternatives for Android

Quick answer

With a Galaxy phone, buy the Galaxy Buds3 Pro; for any phone, the Sony WF-1000XM5; on a budget, the OnePlus Buds 3.

By Buyrskip Editorial Team Updated 7 October 2026 1 min read

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Our picks at a glance

For Samsung Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Best for Galaxy phone owners · Typically ₹15,000–₹20,000
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Best sound Sony WF-1000XM5 Best for Music lovers · Typically ₹18,000–₹24,000
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Under ₹6,000 OnePlus Buds 3 Best for Value noise cancelling · Typically ₹4,500–₹5,800
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Comparison table

Feature	For SamsungSamsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro	Best soundSony WF-1000XM5	Under ₹6,000OnePlus Buds 3
Verdict	Buy	Buy	Buy
Typical price	₹15,000–₹20,000	₹18,000–₹24,000	₹4,500–₹5,800
Best for	Galaxy phone owners	Music lovers	Value noise cancelling
Key feature	Hi-fi audio and Galaxy features	Rich sound and strong ANC	Strong ANC for little money
ANC	Yes	Yes	Up to 49 dB
Rating	IP57	—	—
Codec	Samsung Seamless	LDAC	LHDC
Battery	—	About 8 h (ANC on)	Up to 44 h with case
Where to buy	Check Price Paid link	Check Price Paid link	Check Price Paid link

Samsung · Wireless earbuds

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Every feature on a Galaxy phone.

Buy it if: you use a Samsung Galaxy phone and want premium earbuds.
Skip it if: you use an iPhone.

Pros

Great sound
Strong ANC
Galaxy AI features

Cons

Best features need a Galaxy phone

Key specifications

ANC: Yes
Rating: IP57
Codec: Samsung Seamless

Sony · Wireless earbuds

Sony WF-1000XM5

Premium sound and strong ANC on any phone.

Buy it if: you want premium sound and noise cancelling on any phone.
Skip it if: you want a small budget pair.

Pros

Excellent sound
Strong ANC
LDAC support

Cons

Pricey
Ear tips may not suit everyone

Key specifications

ANC: Yes
Codec: LDAC
Battery: About 8 h (ANC on)

OnePlus · Wireless earbuds

OnePlus Buds 3

Good ANC for little money.

Buy it if: you want good noise cancelling earbuds under ₹6,000.
Skip it if: you want premium build quality.

Pros

Good ANC for the price
Dual drivers
Fast pairing

Cons

Average call quality

Key specifications

ANC: Up to 49 dB
Battery: Up to 44 h with case
Codec: LHDC

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Why look elsewhere?

AirPods Pro shine with an iPhone. With Android or a tighter budget, these earbuds are smarter buys.

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AirPods Pro alternatives for Android

AirPods Pro shine with an iPhone. With Android or a tighter budget, these earbuds are smarter buys. Every product on this page earned its place for a specific reason, with its usual price on Amazon.in and the kind of person it suits, so you can skip the regret purchases. Every call on Buyrskip is independent, and every product shows its usual price on Amazon.in.

The picks

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro (₹15,000–₹20,000): for samsung, every feature on a Galaxy phone.

Sony WF-1000XM5 (₹18,000–₹24,000): best sound, premium sound and strong ANC on any phone.

OnePlus Buds 3 (₹4,500–₹5,800): under ₹6,000, good ANC for little money.

How we decide

How we make the call: we read spec sheets, manuals and warranty terms, check how good the service network is in India and track the usual Amazon.in price. A product gets “Buy” only if we would tell a friend to buy it at that price. Brands cannot pay for a verdict.

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