Samsung’s leaked smart glasses outperform Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses in lightness by a margin of over 10 grams while supporting both Android and iPhone devices.
A standard weight of 41 grams outperforms Meta glasses
Snapdragon processor, 3K camera, and Gemini assistant integration
25 designs launched in collaboration with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker
Expected November launch date and anticipated pricing
Frequently asked questions
A standard weight of 41 grams outperforms Meta glasses
Samsung’s first smart glasses may weigh only about 41 grams with standard lenses, according to an extensive technical leak published by SamMobile, which displayed images of each frame design and color on October 12, 2026. The report also provided a complete technical specification table and a wide range of designs developed in collaboration with Samsung’s eyewear partners, Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, while Samsung has not officially confirmed most of these details, including the price and exact release date.
If the 41-gram figure is proven correct upon official release, Samsung’s glasses will be significantly lighter than Meta’s third-generation Ray-Ban glasses, which weigh approximately 51.5 grams.
They will also be lighter than estimates reported in earlier reports, which ranged between 46 and 50 grams, noting that the installation of custom prescription lenses will add some additional weight depending on each model.
Snapdragon processor, 3K camera, and Gemini assistant integration
According to the leak, the glasses rely on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The glasses feature a 12-megapixel camera capable of recording 3K video at 30 frames per second, two open-ear speakers, four microphones for calls and interaction with the Gemini assistant, and a battery that lasts up to 9 continuous hours, while the charging case increases total runtime to 72 hours—noting that Samsung had previously confirmed the processor type, built-in camera, and 9-hour battery life.
The glasses run on Google’s Android XR system and do not contain a built-in display screen, focusing instead on hands-free smart assistance and capturing photos and audio.
9to5Google reported that the core features of the glasses will work with both Android and iPhone devices, though certain Galaxy-exclusive features will require One UI 9 on the phone and Wear OS 7 on a Galaxy Watch.
25 designs launched in collaboration with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker
According to Android Central’s summary of the leak, Korean fashion brand Gentle Monster is preparing 6 different frame designs in 16 sub-versions, with various colors including black, burgundy, cream, and light purple.
In contrast, American brand Warby Parker will offer 3 named designs: Alden, Reid, and Ray. The Alden and Ray models are available in pine and saddle brown, while the Reid model comes in jet black, with clear or sun lenses available for each.
Together, these options bring the total to 25 different designs tallied by 9to5Google, while Samsung has publicly displayed only two designs so far.
Expected November launch date and anticipated pricing
The leak indicates that the smart glasses will officially launch in November 2026, with Gentle Monster models going on sale in South Korea and the United States, while Warby Parker models will initially be limited to the US market and sold through both brands’ websites and Samsung Experience Stores in the US.
Samsung provided an early preview of the glasses during the Galaxy Unpacked event last July and publicly committed only to a fall release in selected markets, but SamMobile reported that a Samsung official confirmed the November date to The Korea Herald on October 1.
The Korean company has not yet announced the official price, but rumors and estimates place it in a range between $349 and $499 in the US market.
Frequently asked questions
Question: How much do Samsung’s leaked smart glasses weigh compared to Meta’s glasses?
Answer: Samsung’s glasses weigh about 41 grams with standard lenses, making them lighter than Meta’s third-generation Ray-Ban glasses, which weigh about 51.5 grams.
Question: What are the technical specifications of Samsung’s smart glasses?
Answer: They run on a Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 processor with 2GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, a 12-megapixel camera shooting 3K video, and a battery lasting 9 hours that extends up to 72 hours with the case.
Question: Will Samsung’s smart glasses work with iPhones?
Answer: Yes, core features of the glasses will work with Android and iPhones, while advanced exclusive features require a Galaxy phone with One UI 9 and a Galaxy Watch running Wear OS 7.
Question: How many designs are available, when are they expected to launch, and at what price?
Answer: They are available in 25 designs in collaboration with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, expected to launch in November 2026 at a price ranging between $349 and $499.
