Samsung’s New Galaxy Smart Glasses Combine Style With Google Integration.
At the Unpacked event in London this morning, Samsung wrapped up its presentation with a surprise, revealing some details about its soon-to-be-released line of smart glasses. Developed in collaboration with Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Google, Samsung’s “Galaxy Glasses” (if that’s what they’ll eventually be called) are focused on audio, artificial intelligence, and camera technology.
Like Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses from Meta, these glasses won’t have a display (though Samsung glasses with a display are reportedly in development), but they will be integrated into the Google ecosystem. Galaxy Glasses (or whatever they’re called) will go on sale this fall in a variety of fashionable options from Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.
What we know about Samsung’s smart glasses lineup
All future Samsung smartglasses will feature the same technology.
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Operating system : runs on Google’s Android XR platform.
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AI Agent : Integrated with Gemini Live AI.
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Processor : Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon AR 1 Gen 1 chip.
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Control : Wear OS integration allows you to control your device using your Galaxy Watch.
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Battery life: Up to nine hours on a single charge, plus seven full charges from the carrying case.
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Camera and Audio : Front camera with privacy LED and dual exposed speakers.
During the Unpacked presentation, Samsung demonstrated several practical use cases for the glasses, including automatically saving information to Samsung Notes using the whiteboard, making restaurant reservations and ordering coffee on the go, and taking photos and videos by tapping the frames.
What we don’t know yet about Samsung smart glasses
Here are some of the “missing details” regarding these glasses.
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Price : Pricing information has not yet been disclosed.
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Release Date : Although scheduled for release “this fall,” an exact date has not yet been announced.
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Camera specifications : number of megapixels, resolution and viewing angle have not yet been specified.
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Offline capabilities : It’s unclear how much of the AI processing will be handled by the built-in Snapdragon chip and how much will rely on a connection to the cloud/your phone.
How are Samsung smart glasses different from Meta smart glasses?
Samsung’s display-less glasses are similar in many ways to the Meta line of smart glasses—both models feature built-in cameras, open-back speakers, and are focused on artificial intelligence—but there are also significant differences. Here are some areas where Samsung aims to differentiate itself from its main competitor:
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Ecosystem : If you already have a Samsung phone and a Galaxy Watch, these glasses will fit perfectly into your system. But the biggest advantage may be their compatibility with Google products: fully integrated with Google products, these glasses will allow you to instantly navigate Google Maps, create events in Google Calendar, use Google’s real-time translation feature, Google Workplace apps, and much more.
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Artificial Intelligence: While Meta glasses use Meta AI, Samsung glasses will be powered by Google Gemini Live. Whether this is a plus or minus is, of course, a matter of personal preference.
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Design : For most of us, finding glasses that look good is at least as important as the AI they’re powered by. Samsung’s partnerships with both fashionable eyewear companies like Gentle Monster and more mainstream brands like Warby Parker promise to offer more choice, so you can find a pair that suits you, rather than settling for a bulky default option.