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Samsung Galaxy Smart GlassesRelease Date, Price & Specs
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Samsung's first smart glasses go on sale in fall 2026 in select markets, with no exact date or price yet. Samsung unveiled the Android XR eyewear at Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, developed with Google and shown in two designs from Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Gemini handles hands-free navigation, translation, capture and contextual assistance.
Status
Announced
Ships
November 2026
Price
$379–$499
REPORTED PRICE
$379-$499
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AI assistant.
Gemini runs in Samsung's eyewear.Confirmed: news.samsung.com
Navigation.
It navigates for you in the lens, hands-free.Confirmed: news.samsung.com
Translation.
It translates speech and writing in the lens.Confirmed: news.samsung.com
What does the Galaxy Glasses have?
What to expect
See the full reporting- A version with a display is expected to follow in 2027
A micro-LED display model is reported for 2027 at $600 to $900.
Confirmed
ConfirmedThe company has confirmed this.
This is official.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Independent sources
- Android Headlines
Outlets
8
How strongly each outlet put it
- The glasses are expected to cost between $379 and $499
Samsung has announced no price. A display model is reported for 2027 at $600 to $900.
Reported
ReportedA credible source reported this.
It isn't confirmed yet and may change.
71% track record
71% track record
Similar reports have held up 71% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on Samsung Galaxy Glasses has held up, across 38 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 71% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Independent sources
- Android Headlines
Outlets
6
How strongly each outlet put it
- Two Samsung glasses models have turned up in the FCC database, SM-O200J and SM-O200P
Two styles have reached the FCC, which usually means launch is close
Reported
ReportedA credible source reported this.
It isn't confirmed yet and may change.
66% track record
66% track record
Similar reports have held up 66% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on Samsung Galaxy Glasses has held up, across 38 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 66% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Outlets
4
How strongly each outlet put it
Comparison
Compare smart glassesHow it compares
Cost over 3 years
$379
Device price plus up to three years of optional subscription.
Weight
~50g
Grams on your face. Lower is lighter.
Battery life
~9 hrs
How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.
Cost over 3 years
Samsung Galaxy Glasses$379 · soon
Rokid AI Glasses Style$299
Solos AirGo V2AirGo Elite costs $12.99 a month. It is optional. Over 3 years that is $468.
Unlimited AI and live translation as someone is speaking. The cheaper Premium plan is $4.99 a month and covers ChatGPT only.
RayNeo Air 4 Pro$299
Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2$379Weight
Battery life
DeviceOptional subscription
Weights are for the frame as sold, without a case or a charger.
Battery life can vary based on usage, settings and firmware version.
If not this one
Samsung Galaxy Glasses is our pick for the assistant, navigation and translation. Where it does not lead, here is what does, and why you would switch.
- If you want to play games on itRayNeo Air 4 Pro
It runs a 120Hz display, and there is a Switch bundle.
- If the camera decides itSolos AirGo V2
The frames take photos and record video.
- If it has to hold up at workMemoMind One
A binocular waveguide display shows you reminders and teleprompter text.
Quick answers
All FAQsQuick answers
How much will Samsung Galaxy Glasses cost?
Samsung revealed the glasses at Unpacked in July 2026 and still hasn't priced them. The figures in circulation are leaks: $379 to $499 for the display-free model, codename Jinju, and $600 to $900 for the display version, Haean, which is reported for 2027.
When will Samsung Galaxy Glasses be released?
Samsung unveiled its intelligent eyewear on July 22, 2026. The first Gentle Monster and Warby Parker collections are scheduled for fall in select markets, but Samsung has not announced an exact sale date or price.
Can bystanders tell when I am recording?
Yes. Samsung confirmed an outward-facing indicator and an inner LED. Removing the glasses disables recording, and blocking the external indicator also stops recording.
Sep 5, 2024 · First sign of it
Qualcomm CEO hints at Google and Samsung smart glasses
Nov 15, 2024 · First specs reported
Wellsen XR supply-chain note: chip, no display, 12MP camera
A Wellsen XR supply-chain research note, surfaced in Korea's Maeil Business, put the first real specifications on record more than a year and a half before Samsung took the stage: a Qualcomm chip, no display, a 12MP Sony IMX681 camera, roughly 50 grams, and gesture control. It remains the earliest detailed report.
Dec 12, 2024 · Others confirmed it
Google and Samsung announce Android XR
Nov 19, 2025 · Design and hardware
GalaxyClub leaks the first model number and photochromic lenses
2026 · First sign of it
Google plans a trusted-tester program for display glasses
Jan 13, 2026 · Design and hardware
GalaxyClub: cameras autofocus, and a second model appears
Feb 9, 2026 · Others confirmed it
Samsung's Q4 earnings call confirms smart glasses for 2026
Mar 16, 2026 · Design and hardware
Battery figures diverge: SamMobile reports 245mAh
SamMobile reported a 245mAh battery (part EB-BO200CAY) and a sunglasses variant. The figure conflicts with the 155mAh capacity that has been on record since Wellsen XR's November 2024 note. T3 covered the 245mAh figure two days later, comparing it to Meta Ray-Ban's non-display model. No report has reconciled the two capacities.
Apr 6, 2026 · Design and hardware
Bureau of Indian Standards certification surfaces model numbers
Apr 24, 2026 · Design and hardware
Software builds reveal glasses integration under 'One UI 9'
Apr 27, 2026 · Design and hardware
Marketing renders leak: design, and a spec sheet
Leaked renders based on real testing-unit photos, surfaced via Android Headlines, showed slim temples and a display-free design. The accompanying spec sheet listed a 12MP Sony IMX681 sensor, a 155mAh battery, roughly 50 grams and a Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 chip. Several of those figures predate this leak: the sensor and battery trace to November 2024 reports, and photochromic lenses to a November 2025 GalaxyClub report. The camera count is unsettled: the spec sheet lists one camera while other coverage described two modules in the same renders.
Apr 2026 · Others confirmed it
Two-model roadmap confirmed: Jinju (2026) and Haean (2027)
May 19, 2026 · Others confirmed it
Google I/O 2026: Samsung and Google jointly reveal the glasses, two launch designs named
Samsung and Google jointly revealed the glasses on stage at I/O 2026, naming Warby Parker and Gentle Monster as the two launch frame-design partners. Specs and pricing weren't shared; Samsung said more details would come in the following months. Google confirmed the glasses pair with both Android and iOS; only feature parity between the two has yet to be detailed.
Jun 16, 2026 · Design and hardware
Samsung Display shows a 40,000-nit XR panel at AWE, no product tie confirmed
At AWE USA 2026, Samsung Display showed a 1.3-inch RGB OLEDoS panel reaching 40,000 nits. Samsung Display named no product or customer, and Digital Trends called it 'a flex, not a launch.' Some coverage speculated a link to the display-equipped Haean model, but Haean is separately rumored to use micro-LED, a different technology, so that connection isn't stated as confirmed here.
Jun 30, 2026 · Design and hardware
Leaked companion app confirms 'One UI XR' branding and Galaxy Ring gesture control
SammyGuru published screenshots of the unreleased Galaxy Glasses Manager app, showing the wireless charging case and confirming 'One UI XR' as the final software branding, superseding the earlier 'One UI 9' reference. Buried code strings referencing Galaxy Ring gesture control were the first concrete signal the ring could control the glasses without a frame tap. SamMobile published further hardware and software detail the following day.
Jul 7, 2026 · Others confirmed it
Samsung sends the Unpacked invitation for July 22 in London
Jul 21, 2026 · Design and hardware
WinFuture's full spec dump, hours before Unpacked
Jul 22, 2026 · Announced
Samsung unveils its intelligent eyewear at Unpacked
Samsung introduced its intelligent eyewear at Galaxy Unpacked in London, developed with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker and built on the Android XR platform with Gemini. Samsung quoted up to nine hours on a charge plus seven more from the case, a built-in camera and the Snapdragon AR1 Gen1 platform. Samsung did not use the name Galaxy Glasses, and gave no price.
Sep 1, 2026 · Went on sale
Samsung Intelligent Eyewear expected to arrive in fall 2026
◆ Reader prediction
Will Galaxy Glasses actually ship by the end of year?
Samsung showed the glasses at Unpacked but hasn't committed to a ship date.
Resolves "Yes" only if first units reach buyers on or before Dec 31, 2026 — general availability doesn't count.
At a glance
THIS PRODUCTSamsung Galaxy Glasses
COMPARE WITHMeta Ray-Ban Gen 2Works with
iOS & Android
iOS & Android
Price
The starting list price, not a temporary sale price. It is usually the first thing that rules a product in or out.
$379–$499
From $379
Case battery
Both list the same runtime on the frames, so the charging case is where the endurance difference actually is.
Wireless charging caseReported: Yahoo Tech · Jul 15, 2026
+48 hrsConfirmed: Meta · Jul 15, 2026
Frame choice
Frame shape and size decide whether they suit your face, and it is the hardest thing to change after buying.
Gentle Monster (bold/disruptive), Warby Parker (classic/timeless)Confirmed: Google · Jul 11, 2026more styles announced at July 22 Unpacked
Wayfarer, Skyler, Headliner, Blayzer Optics, Scriber OpticsReported: Meta · Jul 11, 2026150+ combinations
Show 14 more specifications⌄
Auto-tint lenses
Photochromic transition lensesReported: Road to VR · Jul 11, 2026
Transitions lenses (+$80 option)Confirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 11, 2026
Video
Camera hardware changes what you can capture and which visual features are possible.
YesConfirmed: SamMobile · Jul 13, 2026press-and-hold camera button starts video recording
3K at 30fpsReported: Ray-Ban (official) · Jul 11, 2026
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other connections determine what the device can work with.
Bluetooth 5.3Confirmed: Road to VR · Jul 11, 2026Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 5.3Confirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 11, 2026Wi-Fi 6
Frame partner
The eyewear partner decides the styles, the shops and where you get them fitted.
Gentle MonsterConfirmed: Samsung Newsroom · Jul 11, 2026Warby Parker
EssilorLuxottica / Ray-BanReported: Wikipedia · Jul 11, 2026
Hands-free capture
Camera button (press = photo, hold = video) + voice/GeminiReported: Android Authority · Jul 11, 2026
Capture button + voice ('Hey Meta')Confirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 11, 2026
Microphones
More microphones is usually how a device picks your voice out of a noisy room.
Undisclosed
5-mic (standard) / 6-mic (Optics frames)Confirmed: UploadVR · Jul 13, 2026
Walking directions
Gemini hands-free turn-by-turn directionsConfirmed: Google (official) · Jul 11, 2026
Audio turn-by-turn walking directions (driving pushed to phone)Confirmed: Meta Help (official) · Jul 11, 2026
Open-ear speakers
YesConfirmed: Google (official blog) · Jul 13, 2026directional open-ear speakers
YesConfirmed: Meta Newsroom (about.fb.com) · Jul 13, 20262x open-ear speakers
Prescription lenses
For glasses, prescription support can decide whether the product is usable at all.
Via Warby ParkerReported: Digital Trends · Jul 11, 2026
Via LensCrafters & Sunglass HutReported: LensCrafters · Jul 11, 2026
Ongoing cost
Some products need a membership after you buy the hardware.
None
OptionalConfirmed: The Verge · Jul 12, 2026$19.99/mo
Live translation
YesConfirmed: Google (official blog) · Jul 13, 2026Gemini live translate
YesConfirmed: Meta Newsroom (about.fb.com) · Jul 13, 2026
Visual AI
AI features vary from simple voice help to camera-based assistants.
Ask Gemini about what you seeConfirmed: Google (official) · Jul 11, 2026
Look and ask Meta AI about what you seeConfirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 11, 2026
Water resistance
Water resistance matters for workouts, showers, swimming and everyday accidents.
Unknown
IPX4Confirmed: Meta (official) · Sep 23, 2026
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Processor
The processor affects speed, efficiency and which features the device can support.
Snapdragon AR1 family (QualcommReported: Tom's Guide · Jul 11, 2026exact variant unconfirmed by Samsung)
Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1Confirmed: Qualcomm · Jul 11, 2026
AI platform
AI features vary from simple voice help to camera-based assistants.
Google GeminiConfirmed: Google · Jul 11, 2026
Meta AIConfirmed: Meta Newsroom · Jul 11, 2026
Ar capable
Display size and type affect what you can see and how the product feels to use.
No
No
Controls
NoConfirmed: Google (official blog) · Jul 13, 2026buttons + touchpad + Gemini voice
NoConfirmed: PCMag · Jul 11, 2026touchpad + voice
Recording indicator
Two LEDsConfirmed: Android Authority · Jul 11, 2026outward (bystanders) + inward (wearer)
Capture LEDConfirmed: Meta (official) · Jul 11, 2026
Sport
No
No
Model choice
NoConfirmed: Google (official) · Jul 12, 2026locked to Gemini
NoConfirmed: Ray-Ban/Meta (official) · Jul 12, 2026locked to Meta AI
Software
Software affects apps, updates and how well the device fits your other products.
Android XRReported: Tom's Guide · Jul 11, 2026
MetaConfirmed: Meta Newsroom · Jul 11, 2026
Camera focus
autofocusReported: Android Central · Jul 11, 2026
fixed focusConfirmed: arXiv (Meta) · Jul 11, 2026
Phone needed
Some products work on their own while others depend on a companion phone.
NoConfirmed: Samsung Newsroom · Jul 11, 2026phone required
NoConfirmed: PCMag · Jul 11, 2026phone required
Battery
More time between charges usually makes a wearable easier to live with.
Up to 9 hrsConfirmed: 9to5Google · Jul 11, 2026
8 hrsReported: Meta Newsroom · Jul 11, 2026
Camera
Camera hardware changes what you can capture and which visual features are possible.
Two camerasReported: Road to VR · Jul 11, 202612MP Sony IMX681 · autofocus
12MPReported: TechInsights · Jul 11, 2026
Expected price: about $379–$499
Reported estimateThis figure was published by somebody else, not by Samsung and not by us. It can change.
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about Samsung Galaxy Glasses
Top questions
How much will Samsung Galaxy Glasses cost?
Samsung revealed the glasses at Unpacked in July 2026 and still hasn't priced them. The figures in circulation are leaks: $379 to $499 for the display-free model, codename Jinju, and $600 to $900 for the display version, Haean, which is reported for 2027.
When will Samsung Galaxy Glasses be released?
Samsung unveiled its intelligent eyewear on July 22, 2026. The first Gentle Monster and Warby Parker collections are scheduled for fall in select markets, but Samsung has not announced an exact sale date or price.
Can bystanders tell when I am recording?
Yes. Samsung confirmed an outward-facing indicator and an inner LED. Removing the glasses disables recording, and blocking the external indicator also stops recording.
How do Galaxy Glasses compare with Meta Ray-Ban?
Camera and up to nine hours of battery life are what Samsung has said publicly; camera count, resolution, autofocus, chip and final weight remain based on outside reports rather than confirmed specs. Samsung's central difference from Meta is Gemini and Galaxy integration rather than a confirmed camera advantage.
Will Samsung Galaxy Glasses work with iPhone?
Samsung has only described pairing with its own phones. Its launch notes say Gemini on the glasses needs a Samsung account, a Google account and a compatible Samsung Galaxy AI phone. Google said at I/O 2026 that glasses pair with both Android and iOS phones, but Samsung has not said its glasses do, so plan on a Galaxy phone.
Will Galaxy Glasses have a display?
Not in the display-free model (Jinju). The display version, codename Haean, is expected in 2027 with a micro-LED screen at a higher price point, targeting the same tier as Meta Ray-Ban Display.
Do Galaxy Glasses support prescription lenses?
Prescription and non-prescription options are expected. Reporting says the glasses will support prescription lenses, and Samsung's eyewear partners include Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. Supported prescriptions, markets and launch availability have not been detailed.
What is the battery life?
Samsung says the glasses provide up to nine hours of active use on a single charge, and that the charging case enables more than seven full recharges. That is Samsung's own figure; other reporting on the battery differs, and we have not seen it independently tested.
Do they work without a phone?
No. Samsung describes the glasses as designed to work as a companion device to a mobile phone.
What is SM-O200P?
SM-O200P and SM-O200J are the model numbers of Samsung's two glasses styles, which have turned up in the FCC database. Android Authority says it is suspected that SM-O200J is the Gentle Monster pair and SM-O200P the Warby Parker pair, but Samsung has not confirmed which is which. The filings also list variants: SM-O201P to SM-O204P under the P model, and five under the J model. Samsung has still given no date or price.
Using it
Can I get prescription lenses?
Yes, you can. The frames can be glazed to your prescription. Through Warby Parker. Outlets report this, but the maker has not confirmed it.
Do the lenses tint automatically?
Yes, the lenses tint themselves. They darken in sunlight on their own. Outlets report this, but the maker has not confirmed it.
How good is the camera?
It shoots on a 12MP main camera. It has autofocus. The sensor is a Sony IMX681. Outlets report this, but the maker has not confirmed it.
What does it cost?
It costs $379 to $499. That is the list price, before any subscription. Outlets report this, but the maker has not confirmed it.
What kind of screen is it?
It uses none; no integrated display. Outlets report this, but the maker has not confirmed it.
Do I need a subscription?
No, there is no subscription. The maker has not published this, so treat it as a best guess.
Does it work with my phone?
Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 50g.
Is it built for sport?
No, it is not built for sport. It is an everyday frame. Nothing stops you wearing it, but it is not made to grip. Outlets report this, but the maker has not confirmed it.
Can I take a photo without using my hands?
Yes, you can say the word or press the button. A capture button on the frame, and a spoken command when your hands are full. Outlets report this, but the maker has not confirmed it.
How does it connect?
It connects over Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi. Outlets report this, but the maker has not confirmed it.
What chip is inside?
It runs on Snapdragon AR1 Gen1.
Which AI assistant does it use?
It uses Google Gemini. The assistant is fixed, so you cannot swap it. Outlets report this, but the maker has not confirmed it.
What software does it run?
It runs Android XR.
Does it do AR?
No, it does not do AR. Nothing is drawn over what you see. Outlets report this, but the maker has not confirmed it.
Can I get sunglass or clear lenses?
You can have either. It is sold as sunglasses and with clear lenses. Outlets report this, but the maker has not confirmed it.
Whose frames are they?
They are made with Gentle Monster, Warby Parker.
Does it have a screen?
No, it has no screen. Outlets report this, but the maker has not confirmed it.
Can I hear it without earbuds?
Yes, it has open-ear speakers that play out loud. Outlets report this, but the maker has not confirmed it.
Can I control it with gestures?
Only with a paired Galaxy Watch9. Samsung: "Gesture interactions are only provided through Galaxy Watch9." Without the watch, control is the touchpad, buttons and Gemini voice.
Battery and charging
How big is the battery?
The battery is 155 mAh. Outlets report this, but the maker has not confirmed it.
Does it need a battery pack?
No, it has a built-in battery. Up to 9 hours on one charge, charging case provides up to 7 additional full charges.
Price and models
When will the Galaxy Glasses come out?
Expected November 2026. It was announced July 22, 2026 and is not on sale yet. Basis: reported.
How much will the Galaxy Glasses cost?
Not announced. Our estimate is $379–$499. An estimate, not a price from the maker.
Up next
A Samsung official puts the smart glasses launch in November
Samsung has now named a month but not a day or a price, and the first glasses have no display.
Samsung's smart glasses are reported to launch in November
SamMobile reports Samsung will launch its smart glasses in November with Gentle Monster, Google and Warby Parker. Samsung has said only that they arrive later this year.
Samsung's Galaxy Glasses turn up at the FCC in two styles
Two Samsung glasses models, SM-O200J and SM-O200P, are in the FCC database with nine more codes between them. Samsung still hasn't given a date or a price.
Galaxy Glasses will charge at 5W
A UL Demko listing puts the Galaxy Glasses at 5W and names eleven model codes. Samsung still says fall 2026.
Samsung is speccing a screen for glasses it has not shipped
The panel would be smaller than a fingernail and show 16 shades per color channel. It is built for arrows and notifications.
Samsung's second smart glasses put text on the lens
The panel Samsung has asked for is 0.2 inches or smaller and renders 16 brightness steps per color, enough for arrows and not photographs.
Samsung glasses already obey a rule California has not passed
Samsung's AI glasses disable recording if you cover the indicator light, which is close to what California's SB 1130 would require of any camera wearable sold in the state. The bill is not law yet, and the workaround people found on other glasses defeats the light rather than the statute.
One UI 9.5 gives Galaxy Glasses their own battery entry
An internal Samsung build adds a Glasses category to the battery widget, alongside Watch, Ring and Buds. It is the plainest sign yet that the phone is being readied for the hardware.
Samsung's Galaxy Glasses do the seeing. Your phone does the thinking.
Samsung has now described its Android XR glasses as a companion to a phone four separate times, and the hardware matches the words. There is no display, and the paired handset does the AI work.
The first Galaxy Glasses arrive without a screen
A specs leak called it in November 2024. Samsung showed the glasses at Unpacked twenty months later, still screenless.
The Samsung glasses with a display land in 2027
Audio only this fall, a micro-LED pair codenamed Haean next year, at a rumored $600 to $900. Nothing is priced yet.
Two lenses on the frame, one sensor on paper
A 12-megapixel Sony IMX681 has been on record since November 2024. Samsung has not put a camera number on stage.
The whiteboard is the reason to wear Samsung's glasses
Look at a meeting whiteboard, ask Gemini to keep it, and it lands in Notes. That is the clearest use Samsung has shown.
Samsung's first glasses carry somebody else's name
Gentle Monster and Warby Parker designed the two launch frames. Samsung has not shown one under its own brand.
Samsung answered the Galaxy Glasses battery question with nine hours
Up to nine hours a charge, plus seven more charges from the case. The 155mAh figure that circulated for twenty months measures the cell, not the run time.
Samsung says Galaxy Glasses will be premium, and dodges the camera
An executive promises a reasonable price in the premium range and no answer on recording.
Samsung says its smart glasses beat Meta's on comfort
Samsung is pitching Galaxy Glasses on phone integration and wearability, with split computing, up to nine hours, Warby Parker and Gentle Monster frames, and a reasonable price.
Apple Glass faces Meta's privacy hangover
Gurman puts the Apple glasses reveal at WWDC 2027 with release late that year, delayed in part by privacy work aimed squarely at the reputation Meta has earned.
Samsung's Gemini glasses arrive with no price yet
Samsung soft-launched its Android XR glasses at Unpacked with Gemini, four frames from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, and a privacy light that works like the Ray-Ban Metas.
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