Samsung Galaxy Glasses

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Price

From $299

$379–$499

Availability

Now

Fall 2026 · July 22 reveal

Display

None

AR capable

Standalone

Yes

No (phone)

Meta AI

Google Gemini

Platform

Meta AI platform

Android XR

Chip

Snapdragon AR1

Camera

12MP single

12MP dual

Weight

48g

~50g

Prescription

Yes (easy swap)

Yes (Warby Parker)

Battery

~8h

155mAh (runtime TBC)

Frame partners

Ray-Ban, Oakley

Warby Parker, Gentle Monster

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Reported features

Gemini AI built in

confirmed

Voice-controlled Gemini handles practical tasks hands-free: navigation that knows which direction you face, real-time translation that preserves the speaker's voice, quick photo capture, message replies, and restaurant or transit lookups. Confirmed at Google I/O 2026.

Two cameras (one per temple), 12MP Sony IMX681

confirmed

A 12MP Sony IMX681 sensor on each temple, dual cameras vs Meta Ray-Ban's single lens. Autofocus is confirmed; Ray-Ban Gen 2 uses fixed-focus. The second camera gives Gemini more spatial context when identifying surroundings.

Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 chip

confirmed

Same Snapdragon AR1 chip family as Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2. Built for low-power always-on AI in glasses. Meta's Gen 3 is expected to upgrade to the faster AR1+ chip.

155mAh battery, on par with Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2

confirmed

Battery certification filings show a 155mAh cell, roughly on par with Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2's 154mAh. Runtime figures haven't been released. The phone-tethered processing model helps conserve battery by offloading compute to the paired phone.

Android XR + Galaxy ecosystem

confirmed

Runs Android XR, co-developed with Google. Works with Galaxy phones and Galaxy Watch out of the box. Apps like Spotify and Google Maps are already optimized for the platform. Confirmed at Google I/O 2026 to work with both Android and iPhone via Gemini, though full feature parity between iOS and Android has not been detailed.

50 grams, display-free

confirmed

Same weight as Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2. No screen on Gen 1. Audio, camera, and AI only. The display version (codename Haean) arrives in 2027.

Single Gemini button on right arm; touchpad + LED indicators

confirmed

One physical button on the right temple summons Gemini, confirmed at I/O 2026. One UI 8.5 teardowns also revealed touchpad controls, a dedicated camera button, and dual LED indicators (one for the wearer, one outward-facing to signal bystanders when recording).

Phone-tethered, no onboard compute

confirmed

Confirmed at I/O 2026. The glasses are sensors and speakers. The paired phone handles all processing. Works with Android phones and iPhone.

Warby Parker and Gentle Monster frames

confirmed

Two confirmed collections at launch: Gentle Monster (bold Korean luxury, sunglasses-first) and Warby Parker (traditional frames, prescription-ready). Both brands opened Intelligent Eyewear signup pages ahead of Unpacked. More styles confirmed for future collections.

Prescription lenses supported

confirmed

Samsung confirmed prescription lens support, a gap Meta Ray-Ban still hasn't filled. Warby Parker, one of the two launch design partners, is known for prescription eyewear at accessible prices.

Photochromic transition lenses

confirmed

The SM-O200P model variant includes photochromic lenses that automatically darken in sunlight and clear indoors, the same technology used in Transitions-branded lenses. This makes Galaxy Glasses practical for both indoor and outdoor use without swapping frames, a gap Meta Ray-Ban doesn't fill at launch. Whether Samsung uses Transitions-branded lenses specifically or an equivalent technology has not been confirmed.

Buy now or wait?

Galaxy Glasses are the cleanest Ray-Ban Meta alternative for Android users: near-identical hardware (same Snapdragon AR1, 12MP, ~50g) but with Gemini instead of Meta AI, a second camera, and prescription support Meta still lacks. Wait for them if you are on a Galaxy or Android phone, or want Gemini and Warby Parker or Gentle Monster frames. Buy Ray-Ban Meta now if you are on iPhone and want the more mature ecosystem today, though Meta's Gen 3 is also expected this fall, so cross-shop both before buying.

Timeline

2027

Haean: display version follows

Second model with micro-LED display expected in 2027 at $600–$900. Targets the same tier as Meta's Ray-Ban Display.

Tech Advisor

Jul 22, 2026

Samsung Unpacked reportedly set for July 22 in London

Korea Economic Daily reported the date; Samsung has not officially confirmed. Galaxy Glasses expected alongside Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Watch 9. Warby Parker and Gentle Monster have both opened Intelligent Eyewear signup pages. Official confirmation expected early July 2026.

Jun 16, 2026

AWE 2026: Samsung Display shows 40,000-nit XR panels

At AWE USA 2026, Samsung Display showcased next-gen RGB OLEDoS XR panels: a 1.3-inch demo panel hitting 40,000 nits and a 0.62-inch in-frame panel driving live translation, navigation, and weather overlays. RGB OLEDoS drops the color filter for better brightness, efficiency, and lifespan than white OLEDoS. The tech is a candidate for the display-equipped Galaxy Glasses expected in 2027.

May 19, 2026

Google I/O 2026: officially revealed alongside Google's own version

Samsung and Google jointly revealed Android XR glasses at I/O 2026. Two launch designs: Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. iPhone support confirmed. Hardware specs, pricing, and on-sale date deferred to Galaxy Unpacked on July 22.

Apr 2026

Warby Parker and Gentle Monster confirmed as partners

Samsung is working with two eyewear brands on frame designs, positioning Galaxy Glasses as a fashion platform, not just a tech product.

Apr 2026

Two-model roadmap confirmed

Jinju (display-free, 2026) and Haean (micro-LED display, 2027) confirmed as separate products at different price points.

Apr 28, 2026

One UI 8.5 reveals glasses integration

Software teardown shows Galaxy Glasses already baked into One UI ahead of launch, touchpad controls, camera button, dual LED indicators.

Apr 27, 2026

First Galaxy Glasses images leak

OnLeaks published renders based on real-life pictures of a testing unit via Android Headlines. The design looks like normal eyewear, thin temples, dual camera lenses on each side, and Samsung branding as the only visible tells. Notably slimmer temples than rivals. Specs in the same leak: 12MP Sony IMX681 camera, 155mAh battery, 50g, photochromic lenses, Snapdragon AR1, no display.

Android Headlines

Mar 2026

Battery cert reveals 155mAh, on par with Meta Ray-Ban

FCC battery certification filings show two model numbers (SM-O200P, SM-O200J) with a 155mAh battery, roughly on par with Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2's 154mAh. A separate 245mAh certification was misattributed to Jinju; it appears to be for the display-equipped Haean model expected in 2027.

Feb 2026

Samsung Q4 earnings: glasses officially confirmed for 2026

Samsung officially confirmed smart glasses launching in 2026 during Q4 2025 earnings, built on the Android XR platform with Google and Qualcomm silicon.

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Jan 2025

Samsung teases XR roadmap at Unpacked

Samsung previews Galaxy XR headset alongside Galaxy S25 at January Unpacked, signaling a broader push into face-based computing.

Dec 2024

Google and Samsung announce Android XR

Google and Samsung jointly announce Android XR, the operating system underpinning Galaxy Glasses and the Project Moohan headset. Qualcomm silicon confirmed. Sets the platform architecture for all Samsung face-based computing products.

Leaked renders

Unverified renders circulating from leak sources — not official Samsung Galaxy Glasses images.

Codename "Jinju", the 2026 display-free model. Render based on real-life pictures of a testing unit via OnLeaks and Android Headlines. Unverified; not an official Samsung image.
Android Headlines

Codename "Jinju", side profile showing temple depth and dual camera placement. Render based on real-life pictures of a testing unit via OnLeaks and Android Headlines. Unverified; not an official Samsung image.

Android Headlines

Codename "Jinju", alternate angle. Temples notably thinner than Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2; Samsung branding visible on frame. Render based on real-life pictures of a testing unit via OnLeaks and Android Headlines. Unverified; not an official Samsung image.
Android Headlines

Quick answers

When will Samsung Galaxy Glasses be released?

Samsung is expected to announce Galaxy Glasses at Unpacked on July 22, 2026 in London. On-sale timing has not been confirmed but a late 2026 launch is expected.

How much will Samsung Galaxy Glasses cost?

Leaked pricing puts the display-free Gen 1 (codename Jinju) at $379-$499. The display version (Haean, expected 2027) is rumored at $600-$900. Neither is confirmed by Samsung.

Tech Advisor

How do Galaxy Glasses compare to Meta Ray-Ban?

The hardware story is nearly identical — same Snapdragon AR1 chip, same 12MP sensor, same 50-gram weight. Samsung adds a second camera and prescription support Meta still lacks. The real decision comes down to AI and phone: Galaxy Glasses run Gemini (cross-platform), while Ray-Ban runs Meta AI (stronger on iPhone today). Android users should wait. iPhone users should buy Ray-Ban now or hold for Meta's Gen 3 this fall.

What the codenames mean

JinjuGen 1, display-free model (2026)

Android Headlines

HaeanGen 2 with micro-LED display, expected 2027

Tech Advisor

Glossary

Android XRGoogle's platform for extended reality running on Android. Samsung Galaxy Glasses run on Android XR, giving them native integration with Gemini, Google Maps, Google Translate, and the broader Android ecosystem.

Snapdragon AR1Qualcomm's chip purpose-built for smart glasses. Handles AI inference, camera processing, and audio at low power. The same chip powers both the Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2 and Samsung Galaxy Glasses.

Qualcomm

GeminiGoogle's multimodal AI assistant, built directly into Galaxy Glasses via Android XR. Handles visual queries, real-time translation, search, and navigation. The Android counterpart to Meta AI and Apple Intelligence.

Sony IMX681The 12-megapixel image sensor inside each Galaxy Glasses camera. Samsung installs one per temple arm for a total of two cameras. The same sensor used in Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2, letting both products shoot comparable photo and video quality.

GSMArena

Photochromic lensesLenses that automatically darken in sunlight and clear indoors by reacting to UV light. Samsung Galaxy Glasses offer photochromic lenses as an option, eliminating the need to swap frames between indoor and outdoor environments.

SamMobile

Intelligent EyewearSamsung's marketing category name for its smart glasses hardware, used at Samsung Unpacked events. Galaxy Glasses are the first product in the Intelligent Eyewear lineup, with a display-equipped Gen 2 (Haean) expected in 2027.