Samsung at the moment solely sells the Android XR-powered Galaxy XR headset. For all of the technological breakthroughs it packs, the headset is not sensible for every day use. The Korean firm now plans to construct on them with its first pair of good glasses, dubbed Galaxy Glasses. A brand new leak offers us the primary have a look at the glossy glasses that can reportedly launch later this yr.
As per the renders shared by @OnLeaks, the Galaxy Glasses will look just like the Meta Ray-Bans — glossy, fashionable, and similar to common sun shades.
Codenamed “Jinju,” they may not sport micro-OLED 4K shows just like the Galaxy XR. As a substitute, like its Meta competitor, they may solely characteristic a built-in digital camera and a microphone.
Whereas the shortage of a built-in show will hamper the Galaxy Glasses’ performance, it must also make them extra inexpensive.
One other mannequin with a show, codenamed “Haean,” is at the moment in improvement and on monitor for a 2027 launch.
The Galaxy Glasses will purportedly run Android XR, with Gemini integration being the important thing spotlight. The Android Headlines report says the glasses will use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 chipset. They are going to apparently weigh 50g and pack a 155mAh battery. Different notable options will embrace Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3 assist, directional audio system, a 12MP Sony IMX681 digital camera, and photochromic transition lenses.
Not like the Galaxy XR, the Galaxy Glasses will reportedly pack some main purposeful adjustments.
Gemini integration might give Samsung’s glasses an edge
With Google I/O 2026 and the Android Present I/O Version across the nook, Samsung and Google will doubtless take the wraps off the Galaxy Glasses at one in every of these occasions. If not, then Samsung might unveil the Glasses at an Unpacked occasion in July.
There isn’t any phrase on the pricing, however do not count on the Galaxy Glasses to be low-cost even with out the built-in micro-OLED shows. Samsung might also supply the good glasses in numerous frames and colours.
The success of the Meta Ray-Bans clearly exhibits that there is a marketplace for such good glasses. Android XR and Gemini integration ought to give Samsung’s glasses an edge over its Meta competitor. They’ve the potential to be the following massive factor from Samsung and Google, offered they nail the execution and pricing.