Do screen-free Galaxy Glasses offer real value?

Gemini AI can navigate, translate in real time, reply to messages, schedule appointments, and capture photos — all without pulling your phone from your pocket. For those already living in Google's ecosystem, this is a depth of integration that Meta AI simply doesn't offer.

How do they compare to Meta Ray-Ban?

Both are screen-free smart glasses with cameras and AI assistants. The differentiation is in software: Galaxy features Gemini and Android XR with deep app support. Meta AI is more mature and polished currently. Pricing is similar.

When will they reach the Middle East?

Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22 — global rollout typically within weeks. The Middle East receives Samsung products in the same first wave.

Is it worth waiting for the 2027 display model?

The 2027 Haean model with micro-LED display will offer a true AR experience at a higher price of $600-$900. If you want full AR — wait. If you want a practical daily AI companion — Galaxy Glasses 2026 is sufficient.

Apple's own lightweight glasses reportedly won't launch until sometime between 2028 and 2030, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman — which could give Samsung at least a two-year head start.

Samsung Officially Confirms Galaxy Glasses Name — Android XR Smart Glasses With Gemini, 12MP Camera Launching July 2026 Alongside Z Fold 8 at $379-$499

Galaxy Glasses — The Name Confirmed From an Unexpected Place

Yesterday a leak brought renders of Samsung's upcoming smart glasses, and we obviously assumed these would be called Galaxy Glasses. Now, Samsung has pretty much confirmed this through an app update.

We're talking about the Nearby Device Scanning app, which is part of Samsung's One UI on Galaxy phones and tablets, and ensures you can quickly connect to nearby devices — like the upcoming Galaxy Glasses. The second row of the app's latest changelog references "Glasses quick pair" as being supported, as well as "battery pop up" for them.

Codename Jinju — What's Been Revealed?

Reliable leakster OnLeaks shared renders based on "real life pictures of a testing stage unit" of the glasses codenamed Jinju. The device is set to launch without a display, making it a Meta Ray-Ban competitor powered by Android XR.

This is different from the previously leaked Haean glasses — which will feature a display similar to XREAL One Pro and is set for a 2027 launch.

Expected Specifications

Galaxy Glasses are designed to deliver a seamless, intuitive user experience, powered by the Android XR operating system and Samsung's proprietary Gemini AI technology. They run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 chipset and weigh just 50 grams.

Key features include: a 12MP eye-level camera for capturing photos and videos effortlessly; integrated directional microphones and speakers for hands-free calls and audio; touch-sensitive controls embedded in the frame for navigation via taps, swipes, and gestures.

Why No Display?

The absence of a display simplifies the device, reduces power consumption, and makes it more accessible for everyday use. Samsung's focus on AI-driven practicality positions the device as a stepping stone toward more advanced iterations in the future.

Jay Kim, executive vice president at Samsung's mobile business, said Samsung has other products like the smartwatch or phone if a user needs a display.

Launch Date and Price

Samsung is reportedly planning to unveil Galaxy Glasses at Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22, where Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and Galaxy Watch 9 will also be announced.

Galaxy Glasses are expected to cost in the region of $379 to $499 when they ship. The premium Haean model with a micro-LED display is expected in 2027 for $600-$900.

Competition — Meta Dominates With 82% Market Share

Meta's Ray-Ban glasses dominate the smart glasses market with 82% global share, according to Counterpoint Research. EssilorLuxottica announced that it had sold 7 million pairs of smart glasses — giving Meta a massive lead in the market.