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Samsung Galaxy Smart GlassesRelease Date, Price & Specs

Galaxy Glasses

Release dateDec 2026StagePre-orderPriceStarts at $395

Samsung's Galaxy Glasses are up for pre-order, and Samsung says US sales start on December 10. Samsung confirmed Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1, a built-in camera, up to nine hours of use, up to seven additional case charges and Galaxy Watch9 gesture control. Gemini handles hands-free navigation, translation, capture and contextual assistance.

Where it shines

  1. AI assistant

    Ask Gemini about anything you see, hands-free, through glasses Samsung built with Google.

  2. Navigation

    Glasses that know where you stand and which way you face turn routes into natural turn-by-turn directions.

  3. Translation

    Look at a menu or a sign to hear it translated, and spoken translations keep the tone and pitch of the speaker's voice.

Comparison

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How it compares

Cost over 3 years

Samsung Galaxy Glasses
$395
Rokid AI Glasses Style
$299
Solos AirGo V2
$299 to $767
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)
$449

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.

Quick answers

Quick answers

How much will Samsung Galaxy Glasses cost?
Warby Parker's glasses start at $395 and Gentle Monster's range from $449 to $489, depending on the model.
When will Samsung Galaxy Glasses be released?
Samsung opened pre-orders on Nov. 12 and says the glasses go on sale in the US on Dec. 10.
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.

Top questions

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?
Samsung says the glasses are sold through Warby Parker's and Gentle Monster's online and retail channels. Its release does not say which prescriptions are supported.
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

Do I need a subscription?
It is not clear from the official published information.
Does it work with my phone?
It works with an iPhone, and partly with Android. It pairs with Android, but some features are missing there.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 41g.
What chip is inside?
It runs on Snapdragon AR1 Gen1.
What software does it run?
It runs Android XR.
Whose frames are they?
They are made with Gentle Monster, Warby Parker.
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

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 did the Galaxy Glasses come out?
It was announced July 22, 2026.
How much does the Galaxy Glasses cost?
List price: From $395 (Warby Parker), $449 to $489 (Gentle Monster).

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Sep 5, 2024 · First sign of it
Qualcomm CEO hints at Google and Samsung smart glasses
9to5Google reported Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon referencing companion smart glasses Google and Samsung were developing together, the first public signal of what would become Galaxy Glasses, months before Android XR was formally announced.
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
Google and Samsung jointly announced Android XR, the platform underpinning both the Project Moohan headset and Samsung's planned glasses. Qualcomm silicon was confirmed as part of the platform architecture.
Nov 19, 2025 · Design and hardware
GalaxyClub leaks the first model number and photochromic lenses
GalaxyClub published the first model number, SM-O200P, and reported photochromic transition lenses that darken in sunlight, along with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It was the first fresh hardware detail to surface after a long quiet stretch.
Jan 13, 2026 · Design and hardware
GalaxyClub: cameras autofocus, and a second model appears
GalaxyClub reported that the 12MP camera has autofocus, unusual for smart glasses, and revealed a second model number, SM-O200J, alongside the SM-O200P from November.
Feb 9, 2026 · Others confirmed it
Samsung's Q4 earnings call confirms smart glasses for 2026
Samsung confirmed smart glasses launching in 2026 during its Q4 2025 earnings call, built on Android XR with Qualcomm silicon, independently corroborated by Android Authority and Forbes.
Mar 16-18, 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 2026 · Others confirmed it
Two-model roadmap confirmed: Jinju (2026) and Haean (2027)
Reporting converged on two distinct models: Jinju, display-free and expected as early as 2026, and Haean, adding a micro-LED display and targeting 2027 at a higher price point.
Apr 6, 2026 · Design and hardware
Bureau of Indian Standards certification surfaces model numbers
A Bureau of Indian Standards battery certification, reported by Android Authority citing SammyGuru, tied model numbers to the glasses project, the first regulatory-filing-based confirmation rather than a leak.
Apr 24, 2026 · Design and hardware
Software builds reveal glasses integration under 'One UI 9'
9to5Google reported Galaxy Glasses software integration appearing in Android builds, initially referencing 'One UI 9' as the internal branding. A separate teardown the same week showed touchpad controls, a camera button, and dual LED indicators baked into the software ahead of launch.
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.
May 19-20, 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 16-18, 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
Samsung officially invited press to Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, 2026 in London. The invitation named only a new foldable shape and did not mention glasses directly.
Jul 16, 2026 · First sign of it
Google plans a trusted-tester program for display glasses
Ahead of the display-equipped Haean model, Google plans to open a trusted-tester program for its Intelligent Eyewear lineup sometime this year, per a Tom's Guide exclusive.
Jul 21, 2026 · Design and hardware
WinFuture's full spec dump, hours before Unpacked
One day before Unpacked, WinFuture published the most complete breakdown yet: the Snapdragon AR1 clocked at 1.9GHz, two cameras with Full-HD video capture, and roughly nine hours of runtime, with an autumn 2026 launch.
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.
Fall 2026 · Went on sale
Samsung Intelligent Eyewear expected to arrive in fall 2026
Samsung says both eyewear collections arrive in fall 2026. No month or day has been given.
2027 · Others confirmed it
Haean, the display-equipped model, expected to follow
Samsung's roadmap is reported to include a second model, Haean, adding a micro-LED display at $600-900, targeting the same tier as Meta's Ray-Ban Display, arriving after the display-free Jinju model.
◆ 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.

Samsung Galaxy Glasses

Oakley Meta HSTN

Battery

Glasses battery
155 mAh Capacity, not run time Up to 9 h
Up to 8 h Typical use Typical use, 19 h on standby
Case battery
Wireless charging case
Up to 48 h more from the charging case
Battery size
155 mAh
Not confirmed

Fit and build

Display
No
No
Video
Yes Press-and-hold camera button starts video recording
Up to 2203 × 2938 at 30 fps (Ultra HD 3K)
Microphones
Not confirmed
Five-mic array
Walking directions
Gemini hands-free turn-by-turn directions
Not confirmed
Open-ear speakers
Yes Directional open-ear speakers
Yes Two open-ear speakers
Prescription lenses
Via Warby Parker
Order a complete pair with prescription lenses at Oakley.com
Frame styles
Gentle Monster (bold/disruptive), Warby Parker (classic/timeless); more styles announced at July 22 Unpacked
Eight frame and lens colorways at Oakley.com
Live translation
Yes Gemini live translate
Not confirmed
Ask what you see
Yes Ask Gemini about what you see
Not confirmed
Water resistance
IPX4
IPX4 Light rain, not submersion
Weight
41 g
Not confirmed
Visual AI
Yes Gemini AI live view
Not confirmed
Processor
Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 (Qualcomm)
Not confirmed
See-through AR display
No
Not confirmed
Controls
No Buttons + touchpad + Gemini voice
Not confirmed
Recording light
Yes Two LEDs; outward (bystanders) + inward (wearer)
Not confirmed
Live streaming
Not confirmed
No
Sunglass lenses
Yes
Not confirmed
Optical lenses
Yes
Not confirmed
Choose your AI
No Locked to Gemini
Yes Meta AI
Max clip length
Not confirmed
Up to 5 minutes at full HD 30 fps (Video Length setting)
Auto-tint lenses
Yes Photochromic transition lenses
Yes Transitions
Frame brands
Gentle Monster; Warby Parker
Oakley
Camera
12 MP 3K 30 fps video
3024 × 4032 photos, up to 3K video
Hands-free photos
Camera button (press = photo, hold = video) + voice/Gemini
Not confirmed
Camera focus
Autofocus
Not confirmed

Works with

Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.3; Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
AI assistant
Google Gemini
Meta AI
Software
Android XR
Not confirmed
Phone needed
Yes
Not confirmed
Works with
iPhone and Android
iPhone and Android iPhone with iOS 14.4 or later, Android 10 or later, with the Meta AI app

In the box

  • Samsung Galaxy Glasses
  • Warby Parker charging case
  • Microfiber lens cloth
  • Getting started guide

Versions ship different boxes; this is the first version's.

  • Oakley Meta HSTN
  • Charging case
  • Cleaning cloth
  • User guide

Options and ownership

Warranty
Not confirmed
1 year Starts the day it arrives
Return window
Not confirmed
30 days Starts the day it arrives

Price

Ongoing cost
Some features may need a subscription
Not confirmed
List price
From $395
From $399
Price now
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Availability
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Galaxy Glasses will charge at 5W

A UL Demko listing puts the Galaxy Glasses at 5 W and names eleven model codes. Samsung still says fall 2026.

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.

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