The charging case can charge your phone too Distinctive hinged design £179.99 (about $227 / AU$365) HMD's new Amped Buds are very different from your average earbuds: the buds themselves have a very distinctive hinged design instead of the AirPods style of so many headphones.

HMD’s Amped Earbuds come with a charging case that can also wirelessly power up your phone. The 1,600mAh Qi2 case doubles as a power bank for iPhones, HMD’s Skyline, and other compatible phones. The case is thicker at 14mm and features a unique hinge system for storing and charging the buds.

HMD has unveiled a new pair of earbuds, called Amped Buds, at MWC 2025 that offer a unique feature other earbud makers should copy.

The Amped Buds also come with active noise cancellation, environmental noise cancellation, and a dedicated equalizer through a smartphone app. The Mobile World Congress is an annual event that showcases the best from the smartphone world.