Exclusive: This is the Samsung Galaxy Glasses

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TLDR

  • Samsung’s first smart glasses, codenamed ‘Jinju’, run Android XR with Gemini and are expected to launch in 2024 at $379–$499.

Key Facts

  • Codename ‘Jinju’ has no display; a display version codenamed ‘Haean’ uses micro-LED and targets a 2027 launch at $600–$900.
  • Specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 chip, 12MP Sony IMX681 camera, 155mAh battery, and photochromic lenses, weighing ~50g.
  • Samsung is partnering with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster on frames, mirroring Meta’s EssilorLuxottica strategy.
  • A possible reveal is expected at Samsung’s July Unpacked event, though immediate availability is unlikely.

Why It Matters

  • Meta has already sold over two million units, giving it a significant head start Samsung will need to close.
  • Gemini integration enables real-time translation, navigation, and photo assistance directly from the glasses.

Alexander Maxham, Android Headlines · 2026-04-27 · Read the original

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