Samsung's answer to Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses is nearly here, and leaked marketing images show a pair that looks indistinguishable from regular eyewear. That is by design.
Codenamed "Jinju," the Galaxy Glasses ditch displays entirely in favor of Gemini-powered voice commands, front-facing cameras, and Android XR software. The renders, shared by @OnLeaks and published by Android Headlines, reveal thin temples that avoid the bulk of competing smart glasses.
Only the dual camera lenses and Samsung branding give them away. The absence of a screen is a strategic choice. Samsung could have packed in micro-OLED displays like its Galaxy XR headset, but it is betting that AI interaction feels more natural than staring at notifications through lenses.
Instead of tapping or reading, users will rely on Gemini voice commands to translate signs, take photos, get directions, and check the weather, all processed through Android XR running on Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 chipset. A second, premium pair codenamed "Haean" with a micro-LED display is slated for 2027 at a rumored $600 to $900. That puts Jinju in an interesting position: it is both Samsung's entry point into smart glasses and a test case for whether consumers actually want displays on their face.
Early specs put the Galaxy Glasses at roughly 50 grams with a 155mAh battery, a 12MP Sony IMX681 camera, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3 support, directional speakers, and photochromic transition lenses. The expected price range lands between $379 and $499, directly competing with Meta's Ray-Ban lineup.
Samsung has already locked in partnerships with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster for frame designs, the same approach Meta used when it teamed up with EssilorLuxottica to turn Ray-Ban and Oakley into smart glasses brands. EssilorLuxottica sold 7 million pairs of smart glasses last year, giving Meta a commanding lead. The Galaxy Glasses will likely surface at Google I/O next month or during Samsung's summer Unpacked event in July alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8. A full launch may trail those events by weeks or months.
