Every model side by side, from $249 glasses to $2,195 true AR. Pick any two or three to compare, or scan the leaderboards below. Every figure is sourced, and each row shows how solid the evidence behind it is.
From $299ConfirmedPriceThis information is confirmed by Meta.We looked at it on Jul 15, 2026 at 7:29 AM CT.Source: Meta ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
$379–$499ReportedPriceThis information is supported by reporting by Android Headlines.We looked at it on Jul 12, 2026 at 9:29 AM CT.Source: Android Headlines ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
$200–$500ReportedPriceThis information is supported by reporting by MacRumors.We looked at it on Jul 12, 2026 at 9:29 AM CT.Source: MacRumors ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Display
No displayReportedDisplayThis information is supported by reporting by CNET.We looked at it on Jul 11, 2026 at 1:52 PM CT.Source: CNET ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
No displayReportedDisplayThis information is supported by reporting by Android Authority.We looked at it on Jul 11, 2026 at 1:52 PM CT.Source: Android Authority ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
No displayReportedDisplayThis information is supported by reporting by MacRumors.We looked at it on Jul 13, 2026 at 6:44 PM CT.Source: MacRumors ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Cameras
12MPConfirmedCamerasThis information is confirmed by Meta.We looked at it on Jul 11, 2026 at 9:46 AM CT.Source: Meta ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Two cameras · 12MP Sony IMX681 · autofocusReportedCamerasThis information is supported by reporting by Road to VR.We looked at it on Jul 11, 2026 at 9:46 AM CT.Source: Road to VR ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Dual ovalReportedCamerasThis information is supported by reporting by UploadVR.We looked at it on Jul 13, 2026 at 6:44 PM CT.Source: UploadVR ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Prescription available
YesConfirmedPrescription availableThis information is confirmed by Meta.We looked at it on Jul 15, 2026 at 7:29 AM CT.Source: Meta ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
8 hrsConfirmedBatteryThis information is confirmed by Meta.We looked at it on Jul 11, 2026 at 9:46 AM CT.Source: Meta ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Up to 9 hrsSource linkedBatteryThis information comes from news.samsung.com.We looked at it on Nov 7, 2026 at 4:18 PM CT.Source: news.samsung.com ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Undisclosed
Ongoing cost
Not confirmed
None
Not confirmed
Frame brands
EssilorLuxotticaConfirmedFrame brandsThis information is confirmed by Meta Newsroom.We looked at it on Jul 11, 2026 at 9:46 AM CT.Source: Meta Newsroom ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Gentle Monster · Warby ParkerConfirmedFrame brandsThis information is confirmed by Samsung Newsroom.We looked at it on Jul 11, 2026 at 9:46 AM CT.Source: Samsung Newsroom ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
In-house (Apple-designed)ReportedFrame brandsThis information is supported by reporting by 9to5Mac.We looked at it on Jul 13, 2026 at 6:44 PM CT.Source: 9to5Mac ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Microphones
6-mic (2 nose pad, 2 temple arm, 2 front frame)Source linkedMicrophonesThis information comes from Meta (about.fb.com official press release).We looked at it on Jul 13, 2026 at 6:44 PM CT.Source: Meta (about.fb.com official press release) ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Undisclosed
ExpectedReportedMicrophonesThis information is supported by reporting by MacRumors.We looked at it on Jul 13, 2026 at 6:44 PM CT.Source: MacRumors ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
iOS onlyReportedWorks withThis information is supported by reporting by 9to5Mac.We looked at it on Jul 13, 2026 at 6:44 PM CT.Source: 9to5Mac ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Phone-free use
No (phone required)Source linkedPhone-free useThis information comes from Meta.We looked at it on Jul 11, 2026 at 9:46 AM CT.Source: Meta ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
No, phone requiredConfirmedPhone-free useThis information is confirmed by Samsung Newsroom.We looked at it on Jul 11, 2026 at 9:46 AM CT.Source: Samsung Newsroom ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
No, iPhone requiredReportedPhone-free useThis information is supported by reporting by MacRumors.We looked at it on Jul 13, 2026 at 6:44 PM CT.Source: MacRumors ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Weight
53.77g (standard) · 54.76g (large)Source linkedWeightThis information comes from Meta.We looked at it on Jul 11, 2026 at 9:46 AM CT.Source: Meta ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
~50gReportedWeightThis information is supported by reporting by Tech Advisor.We looked at it on Jul 11, 2026 at 9:20 AM CT.Source: Tech Advisor ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Undisclosed
Processor
Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1ReportedProcessorThis information is supported by reporting by Dymesty.We looked at it on Jul 11, 2026 at 9:46 AM CT.Source: Dymesty ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 (Qualcomm)ConfirmedProcessorThis information is confirmed by news.samsung.com.We looked at it on Nov 7, 2026 at 4:18 PM CT.Source: news.samsung.com ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Modified Apple Watch S-series chipReportedProcessorThis information is supported by reporting by Forbes.We looked at it on Jul 11, 2026 at 9:20 AM CT.Source: Forbes ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
AI assistant
Meta AIConfirmedAI assistantThis information is confirmed by Meta.We looked at it on Jul 11, 2026 at 9:20 AM CT.Source: Meta ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Google GeminiConfirmedAI assistantThis information is confirmed by news.samsung.com.We looked at it on Nov 7, 2026 at 4:18 PM CT.Source: news.samsung.com ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Apple IntelligenceReportedAI assistantThis information is supported by reporting by Road to VR.We looked at it on Jul 11, 2026 at 9:20 AM CT.Source: Road to VR ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Water resistance
IPX4ConfirmedWater resistanceThis information is confirmed by Meta.We looked at it on Oct 22, 2026 at 10:15 PM CT.Source: Meta ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Not confirmed
Not confirmed
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.3 · Wi-Fi 6ReportedConnectivityThis information is supported by reporting by UploadVR.We looked at it on Jul 11, 2026 at 4:14 PM CT.Source: UploadVR ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Bluetooth 5.3 · Wi-FiReportedConnectivityThis information is supported by reporting by Road to VR.We looked at it on Jul 11, 2026 at 4:14 PM CT.Source: Road to VR ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Bluetooth · tethered to iPhoneReportedConnectivityThis information is supported by reporting by Macworld.We looked at it on Jul 11, 2026 at 4:14 PM CT.Source: Macworld ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Software
MetaConfirmedSoftwareThis information is confirmed by Meta.We looked at it on Jul 11, 2026 at 9:46 AM CT.Source: Meta ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
Android XRConfirmedSoftwareThis information is confirmed by news.samsung.com.We looked at it on Nov 7, 2026 at 4:18 PM CT.Source: news.samsung.com ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
iOSReportedSoftwareThis information is supported by reporting by Macworld.We looked at it on Jul 11, 2026 at 9:46 AM CT.Source: Macworld ↗Information may have shifted since then.Something wrong? Tell us
By the numbers
The category winners, and the data behind them. Every number traces to a published or leaked spec.
Has it Partial / optional No True-AR tier (camera + display + real AR)
Camera, display and real AR together are the true-AR tier (Snap, Xreal). Other glasses have some of the three: a camera only, a display only, or a heads-up display without spatial AR.
Roadmaps
Open any model for the full timeline and the sourcing behind every claim.
Updated November 2026 · Specs verified from manufacturer announcements, FCC filings, and confirmed leaks. Some specs are reported or estimated — see individual roadmap pages for sourcing.
