Samsung's first AI-enabled smart glasses may be lighter than previous leaks suggested, and they appear to come in a wider range of designs than seen so far. New information obtained by Sammy Guru indicates the upcoming Galaxy Glasses weigh around 41 grams with standard lenses, with a detailed look at frame options from Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. For context, official regulation golf balls max out at 45.9 grams, making these smart glasses slightly lighter. Previous reports placed the glasses between 46 and 50 grams. Prescription lenses will add some weight, depending on the model.
The glasses are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip, with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. A 12MP camera records video at 3K resolution and 30 frames per second, and four microphones support calls and conversations with Google Gemini. Two open-ear speakers let wearers hear their surroundings. The glasses have no display and focus instead on hands-free AI assistance, photography and audio. The battery lasts up to nine hours, and the charging case extends total runtime to 72 hours. An IPX4 rating protects against sweat and light splashes, but the case is not water-resistant.
Styling appears to be a priority. Gentle Monster reportedly offers six frame designs in 16 variants, including black, burgundy, cream and pale lilac. Warby Parker is expected to offer three named styles, Alden, Reid and Wren, in colors such as dark green, reddish brown and black, with clear lenses and sunglasses available depending on the frame.
The glasses are expected to run Android XR, Google's extended reality operating system, with AI features powered by Gemini. Samsung is reportedly targeting a November release. Gentle Monster models are expected in South Korea and the US, while Warby Parker versions will be US-only at launch. Pricing and a firm launch date have not been confirmed.
Source: Android Central · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing