Samsung Smart Glasses Launch December 2026 Pre-Orders Open November 12
Samsung’s entry into the smart glasses market is moving toward a commercial release, with new code in the Galaxy Wearable application confirming an imminent launch.
The Galaxy Wearable app, used to manage devices like the Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2, now includes support for pairing with the company’s “Intelligent Eyewear,” according to tudocelular.com.
The application’s latest update provides visual confirmation of the hardware, featuring four distinct models co-created with the fashion brand Gentle Monster. The images show the glasses in black, red, green with clear lenses, and black with dark lenses, each equipped with two integrated cameras located on the hinges.
These devices, which were also leaked in mid-October by the portal SammyGuru, were developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm, which provided the Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 processor. The glasses include microphones and speakers for users to answer calls and listen to music.
Warby Parker Confirms Pre-Orders Begin November 12, 2026
While Samsung has remained quiet regarding specific launch details since its initial July showcase, partner companies have begun outlining the release schedule. Warby Parker, one of the designers collaborating on the project, confirmed during its recent earnings presentation that pre-orders are set to begin on November 12, 2026.
This date was confirmed by co-founder and CEO Dave Gilboa, who noted that full specifications, pricing, and launch details would be revealed on that same day. The first phase of the rollout will be limited to the United States and South Korea, with a broader commercial release expected for mid-December in those markets. Consumers in Europe, China, and Japan are expected to wait until 2027 to access the devices.
Android XR Hardware and Gemini AI Power the Glasses
The smart glasses are built on the Android XR system with integrated Google Gemini AI. The hardware specifications include the Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 processor, 2 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of storage. Each unit features a 12 MP camera capable of recording 3K video at 30 fps.
Battery performance varies by report. While technical documentation cited by tudocelular.com mentions up to 72 hours of use with the charging case, Gentle Monster notes that the glasses themselves offer approximately nine hours of battery life per charge. The company clarifies that the case provides seven or more additional recharges, though these figures are measured separately rather than as a single cumulative duration.
Design Partners Use Cinematic Marketing for the Collaboration
The collaboration involves multiple design partners, including Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. The latter has leaned into a cinematic marketing approach, featuring actor Joaquin Phoenix in a campaign directed by Jonathan Glazer.
The campaign, which also stars Anok Yai and Alex Consani, follows a narrative that intentionally echoes the 2013 film Her, in which Phoenix portrayed a character forming a connection with an AI operating system. This follows a July Galaxy Unpacked event in London where a second, square-framed model was first displayed alongside early hardware details for the audio-only versions.
The devices are compatible with both Android and iOS platforms, with users accessing features through a mobile application and voice commands.
Public displays for the Gentle Monster collection are scheduled in New York from November 13 through November 23, 2026, following the start of pre-orders. These wearables represent Samsung’s first major foray into this product category since the partnership was first announced in May 2026.