Samsung is reportedly developing its first smart glasses, the "Galaxy Glasses," built on Google's Android XR, and leaks detailing their specifications have been surfacing one after another. Codenamed "Jinju," the glasses reportedly forgo a display but include a camera, and support the Gemini generative AI for answering questions, translating text, and providing directions. They look set to take on rivals such as the Ray-Ban Meta and Huawei's AI glasses head-on.

Samsung's First Camera-Equipped Glasses, Taking On Ray-Ban Meta

In October 2025, Samsung launched the "Galaxy XR" headset, its first commercially available device running Android XR. When Google announced Android XR, it made clear the OS would power not only headsets but also smart glasses, and the leaked Galaxy Glasses appear to follow that path.

According to the leaks, the Galaxy Glasses are a camera-equipped model without a display, focused on capturing photos and video. The rivals mentioned are Meta's Ray-Ban Meta (2nd generation) and Huawei's recently launched AI glasses. The market for lightweight, camera-equipped glasses that skip a display has suddenly become far more competitive.

Gemini for Questions, Translation and Directions; Co-Developed With Fashion Brands

The highlight of the Galaxy Glasses is access to Google's AI assistant, Gemini. Users are expected to be able to ask questions by voice while wearing them, have text in front of them translated, and receive directions to a destination. With no display, information will largely be exchanged through voice and the camera.

On the design side, Samsung had previously revealed that it was developing smart glasses in collaboration with the eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. The leaked product may well be co-developed with these brands. The approach suggests an emphasis not just on technology but on the look of glasses you would wear every day.

Leaked Key Specifications and Expected Price

Note that all currently known specifications are leaks that the manufacturer has not confirmed. With that caveat, the reported details are as follows. The processor is said to be the wearable-oriented "Snapdragon AR1," and the camera is reported to be a 12-megapixel unit using Sony's "IMX681" sensor. The weight is said to be around 50 grams, aiming for a lightness close to ordinary glasses.

In addition, the cited specs include Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi support, directional speakers that limit sound leakage to those around you, and photochromic lenses that change color according to brightness. The battery is thought to be small, with some reports citing around 155 mAh.

The price is said to fall between 379 and 499 USD (about 61,000 to 80,000 yen), roughly the same range as the Ray-Ban Meta (2nd generation). Whether it will actually stay within that range at the official announcement remains to be seen.

* Converted at about 1 USD = 161 JPY (as of July 3, 2026)

The Display-Equipped Higher-End "Haean" May Arrive in 2027

The leaks also suggest that a second pair of smart glasses, codenamed "Haean," is in development separately from the Galaxy Glasses. This model would embed a micro-LED display in the lens, much like Meta's "Ray-Ban Display." With display capability comes a higher price, reportedly 600 to 900 USD (about 97,000 to 145,000 yen). Its launch is expected to come later than the Galaxy Glasses, in 2027. In other words, Samsung appears to be planning a two-step strategy: first broadening the base with a lightweight, display-free model, then following up with a higher-end model that adds a display.

Hopes for a Reveal at Galaxy Unpacked

The Galaxy Glasses are expected to launch within 2026, and Samsung's "Galaxy Unpacked" product event is seen as the likely stage for the announcement. Related reports suggest the next Unpacked will be held on July 22 in London, alongside the "Galaxy Z Fold 8" foldable series, the "Galaxy Z Flip 8," and the "Galaxy Watch 9." Regulatory filings for these devices in several countries have been spotted, reinforcing the view that the event is near. If the smart glasses make their official debut there, it would mark a major milestone in Samsung's wearable strategy.

Summary

The leaked Galaxy Glasses shape up as a leading contender against the Ray-Ban Meta, combining Android XR and Gemini at their core with a camera, a lightweight body, and co-development with fashion brands. With an expected price of 379 to 499 USD and the existence of the display-equipped higher-end "Haean," the picture of Samsung making a serious entry into the smart glasses market is coming into view. All of this information is a pre-announcement leak and should be taken with a grain of salt, but hopes are high for further news at Galaxy Unpacked.