Redmi’s clip-on earbuds arrive in China with dual-device connectivity, physical controls and a lightweight open-ear design.
Redmi has launched the Clip Neo open-ear wireless earbuds in China alongside the Redmi K100 smartphone. Priced at CNY 399, the earbuds combine 12mm dual-magnetic drivers with a claimed seven hours of playback per charge and up to 32 hours when the charging case is included.
The Clip Neo uses a clip-on design that leaves the ear canal open. Each earbud weighs 5.3g and connects its two sections through a flexible titanium wire bridge covered in liquid silicone.
A separate Redmi × CryingCenter gift edition adds branded accessories and special packaging.
Redmi Clip Neo Price and Availability
The standard Redmi Clip Neo costs CNY 399 in China. Buyers can choose between black and white finishes, also described in launch coverage as Zero Black and Pearl White.
The Redmi × CryingCenter limited-edition gift box costs CNY 449. It includes black Clip Neo earbuds, a branded carrying pouch, stickers and custom packaging.
| Version | China price |
|---|---|
| Redmi Clip Neo standard edition | CNY 399 |
| Redmi × CryingCenter gift box | CNY 449 |
The earbuds went on sale in China following their October 27 launch. Regional subsidies or retailer discounts may reduce the amount eligible Chinese buyers pay.
An official Indian price or release date has not been established in the launch information reviewed for this report.
Open-Ear Design With a Flexible Clip
Instead of using silicone tips to seal the ear canal, the Clip Neo sits around the outer ear. A curved bridge holds the acoustic section in position.
Xiaomi says the bridge contains flexible memory titanium wire and has undergone 25,000 bending tests. The company also says the fit was refined using data from more than 1,000 ear shapes.
Those figures describe the company’s development and testing process; they do not guarantee a comfortable fit for every user. Buyers who wear glasses or plan to use the earbuds for several hours should assess how the clip sits on their ears.
The earbuds can be worn in either ear. Wear detection automatically pauses playback when they are removed.
12mm Drivers and Adjustable Sound
The Clip Neo features 12mm dual-magnetic dynamic drivers with a diamond-like carbon coating. Xiaomi claims the driver design delivers 40 percent higher loudness than a single-magnetic arrangement.
That is a manufacturer comparison rather than an independent sound-quality result. Driver size and loudness alone cannot establish clarity, bass performance or listening comfort.
Users can adjust playback through four preset equaliser modes or a custom 10-band equaliser. A bass compensation system is also included.
The open-ear format is relevant here: because the earbuds do not seal the ear canal, surrounding noise can compete with music. Buyers seeking isolation during noisy journeys should consider that trade-off.
AI Call Noise Reduction Is Different From Listening ANC
Dual microphones work with AI noise reduction to improve voice pickup during calls.
This feature should not be confused with active noise cancellation that reduces the surrounding sound heard by the listener. The announced call-processing feature does not establish that the Clip Neo offers listening ANC.
Call clarity in traffic, wind or crowded rooms still requires independent testing.
Up to Seven Hours Per Charge
Redmi claims up to seven hours of playback from the earbuds alone and up to 32 hours with additional charges from the case.
The distinction matters: the 32-hour figure is cumulative battery life, not uninterrupted playback on one earbud charge.
Each earbud contains a 46mAh battery, while the case has a 520mAh battery and charges through USB Type-C. Actual endurance will depend on volume, calls, enabled features and operating conditions.
The upright case also includes Xiaomi’s Cloud-Gap Light Effect 2.0 battery indicator.
Bluetooth 5.4, Two-Device Connection and Button Controls
Connectivity features include Bluetooth 5.4, SBC and AAC codec support, and simultaneous connection to two devices.
Dual-device connectivity can be useful for people who alternate between a phone and a computer. Switching behaviour and feature availability may vary with the connected devices and software.
Customisable physical buttons handle music playback, calls and voice assistant access.
Xiaomi also lists Super Xiao AI support and HyperOS features for interacting with compatible smart-home equipment and connected vehicles. Buyers should check device, software, language and regional requirements before relying on these functions outside China.
Other listed features include listening-time monitoring, ambient-noise monitoring and an earbud-finding function with map information and sound alerts.
Redmi Clip Neo Specifications at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Design | Clip-on, open-ear wireless earbuds |
| Drivers | 12mm dual-magnetic dynamic drivers |
| Weight | 5.3g per earbud |
| Bluetooth | Version 5.4 |
| Audio codecs | SBC and AAC |
| Dual-device connection | Supported |
| Sound adjustment | Four EQ presets and custom 10-band EQ |
| Call features | Dual microphones with AI noise reduction |
| Claimed earbud playback | Up to seven hours |
| Claimed total playback | Up to 32 hours with case |
| Battery capacity | 46mAh per earbud; 520mAh case |
| Charging | USB Type-C |
| Controls | Customisable physical buttons |
| Wear detection | Automatic playback pause when removed |
What Buyers Should Check Before Ordering
The Clip Neo’s main appeal is its combination of an open-ear fit, low individual weight and two-device connectivity. It may interest listeners who prefer to keep their ear canals unsealed while listening at home or working.
Its suitability will depend on fit, sound leakage, bass performance and call quality—areas that specifications cannot settle.
For buyers in India, local availability, warranty coverage and access to Xiaomi’s regional software features remain important unanswered questions. A Chinese retail price should not be presented as an Indian launch price.
