Samsung unveils its Galaxy Glasses: smart glasses with Gemini AI, nine hours of battery life and design by Warby Parker and Gentle Monster
Samsung today unveiled in London its long-awaited Galaxy Glasses, a pair of smart glasses that will compete directly with Ray-Ban Meta. They run on Android XR and Gemini AI, offer 9 hours of battery life and will arrive in autumn 2026 in designs by Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.
Samsung took advantage of its Galaxy Unpacked event held this July 22 in London to finally reveal its smart glasses, a device that had been rumored since the beginning of the year and that marks the official entry of the Korean giant into the market for glasses with integrated artificial intelligence.
The Galaxy Glasses, which compete directly with the successful Ray-Ban Meta, have no built-in screen. Instead, they incorporate two cameras that allow Google Gemini to see the user’s surroundings and offer contextual information, real-time translations, visual reminders and conversational assistance through Gemini Live.
Key specifications
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1
- Battery: 9 hours of continuous use
- Charging case: Provides up to 7 additional full charges
- Operating system: Android XR (developed with Google)
- Assistant: Google Gemini with Gemini Live
- Audio: Integrated directional speakers
- Camera: 12 megapixels for photo and video capture
- Design: Collaboration with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker
- Connectivity: Depends on the phone (they do not work independently)
A design that bets on fashion
One of Samsung’s biggest strengths is design. The company has collaborated with Gentle Monster, the prestigious Korean sunglasses brand, and with Warby Parker, the popular American firm, to create frames that look like ordinary glasses, not tech devices. Two designs were shown at the event: a more classic one by Warby Parker and a more avant-garde one by Gentle Monster.
Samsung MX president TM Roh stressed during the presentation that the glasses weigh less than 50 grams, making them comparable to conventional prescription glasses in terms of comfort for daily use.
Privacy in question
As with all devices of this type, the Galaxy Glasses raise questions about privacy. The glasses include an indicator LED that lights up when the camera is recording, but some cybersecurity experts have already pointed out that these kinds of notices can go unnoticed by the people around. Samsung has assured that it is working on additional privacy features, although it has not given specific details.
Availability and price
Samsung has not revealed the official price, but analysts estimate it will be around 300-400 dollars, similar to the Ray-Ban Meta. The glasses will hit the market in autumn 2026, first in the United States and South Korea, and presumably later in Europe.
With this launch, Samsung becomes the first major mobile manufacturer to bet heavily on smart glasses with integrated AI. It remains to be seen whether consumers are ready to adopt this format or whether, as happened with Google Glass in 2013, the fashion and privacy factor will slow their mass adoption.
Source: CNBC, The Verge, Xataka, Samsung Newsroom. Published July 2026.
