Samsung Galaxy Glasses are coming in July — here's what we know

Samsung is set to reveal its Galaxy Glasses at a London Unpacked event on July 22, 2026, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup. The display-free entry model is priced at $379–$499 — putting it directly in Ray-Ban Meta territory. For anyone curious about AI-powered eyewear but waiting for an alternative to Meta, this is the first serious contender to watch.

The glasses

Two models are in the pipeline. The first, codenamed Jinju, skips a built-in display entirely and focuses on audio and AI. It runs on the Android XR platform with a Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 chip, carries a 12MP camera, and weighs around 50 grams. Gemini handles the AI side — think real-time translation, Google Maps navigation prompts, and on-demand information. The second model, codenamed Haean, adds a micro-LED display and is planned for 2027 at $600–$900.

Samsung partnered with Warby Parker and Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster on the design. That's a deliberate move to position these as something you'd actually wear daily, not a gadget you self-consciously strap to your face. Geeky Gadgets confirmed both design partnerships.

The competition

Ray-Ban Meta currently holds around 82% of the smart glasses market, per Gadget Hacks, with over two million units sold. Samsung isn't undercutting — it's matching the price and betting on ecosystem pull instead. Galaxy phone and watch owners get tighter integration, though that's a narrower pitch than Meta's cross-platform approach.

The always-on 12MP camera will attract privacy questions. No US or UK privacy framework for the glasses has been published yet, and regulators on both sides of the Atlantic are likely to take an interest given Meta's ongoing scrutiny in the same category. Tech Advisor puts the UK price in the £280–£370 range based on current conversion.

What's next

Sales are expected to open around the same time as the July 22 announcement — Samsung followed exactly that pattern with the Galaxy Ring last year. The more capable Haean model with a micro-LED display remains a 2027 story. For now, the Jinju is the one to watch: it's affordable enough to be a real purchase decision, and July will be the first time anyone outside Samsung gets a proper look.