Samsung's First Android XR Glasses to Launch in November
Samsung reportedly confirms its first Android XR smart glasses will launch in November. The display-less glasses use cameras, mics, speakers, and Gemini.
Samsung has reportedly confirmed that its first Android XR smart glasses will launch in November. The news, first reported by The Korea Herald, marks Samsung's entry into the emerging AI glasses market.
The glasses will be display-less and rely on cameras, microphones, and speakers, with Google's Gemini handling voice interactions. Heavier AI processing will run on a connected Galaxy phone, keeping the glasses lightweight.
Pricing and an exact launch date are still unknown. The glasses have already passed through the FCC, suggesting a launch is imminent.
Background
Samsung first previewed its Intelligent Eyewear with Google at I/O in May and gave a closer look at Galaxy Unpacked in July. Recent FCC filings revealed model numbers SM-O200J and SM-O200P.
The market for AI glasses is growing fast. Counterpoint Research says global AI glasses shipments jumped 263% year over year in the first half of 2026, with display-less models accounting for 96% of shipments. Meta held 94% of the display-less segment, and its camera-equipped models start at 51.5g.
Quick answers
When will Samsung's Android XR smart glasses launch?
Samsung has reportedly confirmed a November launch, though an exact date is still unknown.
What features will Samsung's Android XR glasses have?
They will be display-less and use cameras, microphones, speakers, and Gemini, with heavier AI processing on a connected Galaxy phone.
How much will Samsung's Android XR glasses cost?
Pricing has not been announced.