Those looking for some of the best wearables with their face (rather than smartwatches) in mind may be pleased to hear that Samsung smart glasses are back in the spotlight – and this latest leak gives us a much clearer idea of what Samsung might actually be building.
Images shared by Android Headlines appear to show the so-called Samsung Galaxy Glasses in full – and they look far more like a normal pair of specs than a futuristic headset.
Look closer, though, and you’ll spot the key detail – cameras embedded on the front of the frame – putting them in the same category as Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, suggesting that Samsung is focusing on hands-free photo and video capture, rather than trying to go all-in on augmented reality from day one.
The glasses will reportedly also be powered by Google Gemini, unlocking a world of AI recognition, translation, and other AI assistant shenanigans.
The first version of Samsung’s smart glasses – reportedly codenamed “Jinju” – is expected to launch without a display entirely, which would make it more of a smart companion device than a true AR platform. Pricing is tipped to land somewhere between $379 and $499.
A second, more advanced model is also said to be in development. Codenamed “Haean”, that version could include a micro-LED display, hinting at proper AR ambitions further down the line.
For now, though, Samsung smart glasses look like they’re taking the same route we’ve already seen gaining traction, with a familiar design, built-in cameras, and a focus on AI-powered everyday features. With rumours of Apple smart glasses also in the works, we could be seeing them perched on more people’s faces in the near future.
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