Samsung has announced a December 10 release for its intelligent eyewear developed with Google, Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. The smart glasses combine Gemini assistance with a 12MP camera, open-ear speakers and voice controls, allowing users to ask questions about their surroundings, take photos and manage calls and messages hands-free.
Both eyewear collections will launch in the US, while the Gentle Monster range will also be available in South Korea. Samsung has not announced India pricing or a launch timeline. Read on to know more about the US prices, specifications and features.
Samsung Intelligent Eyewear: Price and Availability
US pricing starts at $395 for the Warby Parker collection, while Gentle Monster models cost between $449 and $489. Pre-orders are open ahead of general availability on December 10, 2026.
| Collection | US Price | Announced Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Warby Parker Intelligent Eyewear | Starts at $395 | US |
| Gentle Monster Intelligent Eyewear | $449 to $489 | US and South Korea |
Customers can purchase the glasses through the brands' announced retail and online channels, with demonstrations at select Samsung stores from December 10. The lineup includes 30 variations across frame shapes, colours, widths and lens options. Gentle Monster offers 16 variations based on six frame styles, while Warby Parker has 14 variations based on three designs, including optical and sunglass versions.
Gemini Can Answer Questions About What You See
Developed in collaboration with Google, the eyewear uses its camera to provide visual context to Gemini. Users can ask about an unfamiliar landmark or object and continue with follow-up questions. Samsung also describes a workflow where users capture a meeting whiteboard, ask Gemini to summarise the discussion and save the key points in Samsung Notes.
Other features include translating restaurant menus and receiving turn-by-turn directions through Google Maps. Availability varies by language, region, service and network conditions, so the same feature set may not be offered in every market.
For communication, the glasses can group, prioritise and summarise notifications, read updates aloud and support spoken responses. Calls and audio playback use two open-ear speakers and four microphones. Touch controls are available alongside voice commands, while Bixby support is limited to Galaxy phones.
Samsung Intelligent Eyewear: Specifications
The glasses use Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 platform with 2GB of memory and 64GB of storage. Samsung says a split-computing system can offload some processing to a connected Galaxy phone, helping balance the hardware requirements with the weight of the frames.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 |
| Memory and Storage | 2GB + 64GB |
| Camera | 12MP HDR photos |
| Video Recording | Up to 3K at 30fps; HDR supported up to 2K |
| Audio | Two open-ear speakers, four microphones |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Controls | Touch and voice |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 for the glasses |
| Claimed Battery Life | Up to nine hours per charge; up to 72 hours with a charged case |
Samsung lists a weight of around 41g, although the exact figure varies by model and configuration. Published ranges are 39.6–43.9g for Gentle Monster and 40.4–42.6g for Warby Parker, including standard lenses but excluding prescription lenses.
Battery claims are based on mixed use, including Gemini conversations, music, video capture and notifications. Actual endurance will depend on the features used, settings and network conditions.
Compatible Galaxy Phones, Pixels and iPhones
Samsung's compatibility list includes Galaxy S, S FE, Z Fold, Flip and Fold Ultra series phones running One UI 9.0 or later. Google Pixel 7 series and newer models require Android 17 with the September 2026 update or later.
The list also includes iPhone 13 and later models with at least 6GB of RAM, running iOS 26.6 or newer. The RAM requirement means buyers should check their specific iPhone model rather than assume every iPhone 13 or newer device qualifies.
Recording Indicators and Privacy Controls
An external LED indicates photo or video capture for the gallery, while an inner light and sound notify the wearer. Samsung says safeguards are designed to disable camera capture if the external LED is covered or is not working properly.
The company also says the glasses automatically redact bystanders' faces when users ask Gemini about what they are looking at. Visuals collected by Gemini are not used for AI model training or ad targeting, according to Samsung, and users can manage app permissions and Gemini activity.
Activation and app downloads require age verification, with the eyewear intended for users aged 18 and above. For Indian buyers, the immediate limitation remains availability: the announced December rollout covers the US and South Korea.
