Samsung working on smart glasses to take on Meta Ray-Ban, hints leaked video
Samsung's long-rumoured AI smart glasses may be closer than ever. A newly leaked video reveals their design, touch controls and camera features, hinting at a wearable built to rival Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses with Android XR and AI capabilities.
Samsung's long-rumoured AI smart glasses appear to be inching closer to launch. A newly leaked video has offered what could be the clearest look yet at the upcoming Galaxy Glasses, suggesting Samsung is preparing a direct rival to Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses. Although the company has not officially announced the wearable, a string of recent leaks has revealed key details about its design, hardware and AI capabilities.
The latest leak comes from SamMobile, which shared what appears to be an official-looking 27-second promotional video showing the Galaxy Glasses from multiple angles. The clip suggests Samsung is opting for a subtle, everyday design rather than a futuristic headset, with the glasses resembling a standard pair of sunglasses. If the final product looks and works anything like the leaked video suggests, Samsung could be taking direct aim at Meta, whose Ray-Ban smart glasses have gained popularity by combining AI features with a familiar eyewear design.
Samsung smart glasses: Rumoured features
According to the leaked footage, the Galaxy Glasses feature square-shaped lenses with thick temples that are expected to house the internal electronics. The video also highlights several hardware elements, including a touch-sensitive area on the right temple, a power button, an outward-facing LED indicator and a camera positioned on the opposite side of the frame. These details closely match earlier leaked CAD renders, which showed a clean, understated design with small camera cut-outs and minimal branding.
One animation also reportedly shows touch gestures on the right arm, allowing users to adjust the volume, control media playback and navigate the interface using one- or two-finger swipes. This control scheme is said to be similar to Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses.
The leaked videos also hint at camera controls. A shutter button located on the top of the right temple is reportedly used to capture photos with a single press, while a longer press starts video recording. During image or video capture, an external LED is expected to light up to indicate recording, while an inward-facing LED alerts the wearer. Another animation reportedly shows captured photos and videos instantly appearing on a paired Galaxy smartphone through Samsung's Now Bar interface.
Beyond the hardware, previous leaks suggest Samsung may also position the Galaxy Glasses as an AI-first wearable powered by Android XR and Google's Gemini AI. The glasses are expected to support hands-free tasks such as taking photos, recording videos, answering questions, live translation, turn-by-turn navigation, music playback and voice assistance. Much of the heavy processing might be handled by a connected smartphone rather than the glasses themselves, helping keep the wearable lightweight.
Samsung smart glasses: Rumoured specifications
Meanwhile, earlier reports have also revealed several expected hardware specifications. The Galaxy Glasses are said to run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 chipset and support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. The wearable is rumoured to feature a 12-megapixel camera, believed to use Sony's IMX681 sensor, along with built-in microphones, directional speakers, touch controls and photochromic lenses that automatically adjust to changing light conditions. The glasses are also tipped to weigh around 50g and pack a 155mAh battery, with charging expected through a dedicated carrying case.
Another recent leak from Samsung's companion app suggested the glasses will work with most Android phones, although Galaxy smartphones are expected to offer deeper integration. Features such as One UI XR, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring compatibility, along with tighter integration with Google services including Maps and Gemini, indicate Samsung is building a connected AI ecosystem rather than a standalone wearable.
Do note that Samsung has not officially announced the Galaxy Glasses yet. We are hearing whispers that the company could unveil them at its next Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22. But only time will tell. Until then, these details remain based on leaks and should be treated with caution.
Samsung's long-rumoured AI smart glasses appear to be inching closer to launch. A newly leaked video has offered what could be the clearest look yet at the upcoming Galaxy Glasses, suggesting Samsung is preparing a direct rival to Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses. Although the company has not officially announced the wearable, a string of recent leaks has revealed key details about its design, hardware and AI capabilities.
The latest leak comes from SamMobile, which shared what appears to be an official-looking 27-second promotional video showing the Galaxy Glasses from multiple angles. The clip suggests Samsung is opting for a subtle, everyday design rather than a futuristic headset, with the glasses resembling a standard pair of sunglasses. If the final product looks and works anything like the leaked video suggests, Samsung could be taking direct aim at Meta, whose Ray-Ban smart glasses have gained popularity by combining AI features with a familiar eyewear design.
Samsung smart glasses: Rumoured features
According to the leaked footage, the Galaxy Glasses feature square-shaped lenses with thick temples that are expected to house the internal electronics. The video also highlights several hardware elements, including a touch-sensitive area on the right temple, a power button, an outward-facing LED indicator and a camera positioned on the opposite side of the frame. These details closely match earlier leaked CAD renders, which showed a clean, understated design with small camera cut-outs and minimal branding.
One animation also reportedly shows touch gestures on the right arm, allowing users to adjust the volume, control media playback and navigate the interface using one- or two-finger swipes. This control scheme is said to be similar to Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses.
The leaked videos also hint at camera controls. A shutter button located on the top of the right temple is reportedly used to capture photos with a single press, while a longer press starts video recording. During image or video capture, an external LED is expected to light up to indicate recording, while an inward-facing LED alerts the wearer. Another animation reportedly shows captured photos and videos instantly appearing on a paired Galaxy smartphone through Samsung's Now Bar interface.
Beyond the hardware, previous leaks suggest Samsung may also position the Galaxy Glasses as an AI-first wearable powered by Android XR and Google's Gemini AI. The glasses are expected to support hands-free tasks such as taking photos, recording videos, answering questions, live translation, turn-by-turn navigation, music playback and voice assistance. Much of the heavy processing might be handled by a connected smartphone rather than the glasses themselves, helping keep the wearable lightweight.
Samsung smart glasses: Rumoured specifications
Meanwhile, earlier reports have also revealed several expected hardware specifications. The Galaxy Glasses are said to run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 chipset and support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. The wearable is rumoured to feature a 12-megapixel camera, believed to use Sony's IMX681 sensor, along with built-in microphones, directional speakers, touch controls and photochromic lenses that automatically adjust to changing light conditions. The glasses are also tipped to weigh around 50g and pack a 155mAh battery, with charging expected through a dedicated carrying case.
Another recent leak from Samsung's companion app suggested the glasses will work with most Android phones, although Galaxy smartphones are expected to offer deeper integration. Features such as One UI XR, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring compatibility, along with tighter integration with Google services including Maps and Gemini, indicate Samsung is building a connected AI ecosystem rather than a standalone wearable.
Do note that Samsung has not officially announced the Galaxy Glasses yet. We are hearing whispers that the company could unveil them at its next Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22. But only time will tell. Until then, these details remain based on leaks and should be treated with caution.
