Samsung Galaxy Glasses: A Leaked Video Reveals Every Detail of the XR Glasses

A 27-second video has unveiled the design of the Samsung Galaxy Glasses, the first smart glasses with Android XR from the Korean company. The footage, looking official, was shared by SamMobile and represents the clearest reconstruction of the product to date, after weeks of renders and fragmentary rumors.

The images frame the key elements of the frame: square-profile lenses, a touch area on the right temple for gesture commands, and an LED indicator placed on the same side. On the opposite side, the camera appears, while the power button is also located on the right, integrated into the temple's structure.

The Comparison with Meta and Initial Commands in Action

A second block of footage, identified by SammyGuru and obtained directly from Samsung materials, adds further details. These are brief animations styled as quick guides, showcasing a model made in collaboration with Warby Parker, one of the two design partners chosen by Samsung alongside Gentle Monster.

In terms of aesthetics, the glasses closely resemble the Ray-Ban Meta: a slightly glossy frame and a rather generic mask shape. However, compared to Meta's model with an integrated display, the Galaxy Glasses appear slimmer, presumably because they lack a waveguide panel: that technology, according to rumors, will only arrive on a subsequent generation of Android XR devices, with inevitable compromises on weight and bulk.

Regarding controls, the touchpad on the right side manages volume and media playback through swipes with one or two fingers, similar to what has already been seen on Meta glasses. The button above the right temple controls the camera: a single press captures a photo, while holding it down starts video recording. An external LED lights up to signal to those nearby that recording is in progress, while a second indicator facing inward warns the user.

The Galaxy Glasses will work with any Android smartphone, but the most integrated experience will remain tied to the Galaxy ecosystem. Some footage indeed shows integration with the Now Bar, where photos and videos captured by the glasses appear directly on the paired phone.

On the technical side, the rumors collected so far speak of a Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 chipset, Wi-Fi connectivity, and Bluetooth 5.3, a 155 mAh battery, and a 12-megapixel camera based on the Sony IMX681 sensor. Directional speakers and an overall weight of around 50 grams complete the picture, placing the product in the same dimensional range as the main competitors in the market.

Samsung is expected to officially unveil the Galaxy Glasses at the next Unpacked event, scheduled to take place in London on July 22.