Samsung AI Glasses Preorders Open Today: Price, Specs & Where to Buy
Samsung's first AI glasses open for preorder today in the US and South Korea, with Gemini, a built-in camera and a nine-hour battery — but no price yet.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 12 — Samsung opens preorders on Thursday for its first pair of AI smart glasses, the Intelligent Eyewear, in the United States and South Korea, taking aim at Meta’s lead in a market it has held since 2023. The glasses, built with Google and styled by Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, put Google’s Gemini assistant, a camera and speakers into everyday frames — with no screen and, for now, no announced price.
Warby Parker said preorders for its collection begin on November 12, with deliveries during the holiday season, with Gentle Monster carrying the same date. Sales are reported to begin in mid-December. The first wave covers only the United States and South Korea; buyers in Europe, China and Japan will wait until 2027.
- Preorders open Thursday, November 12, at Warby Parker and Gentle Monster in the United States and South Korea, with holiday-season deliveries expected.
- The display-free glasses run Android XR with Google Gemini, on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip, and pair with Android phones and iPhones.
- Samsung promises up to nine hours of battery on a charge, plus up to seven full recharges from the charging case.
- No price has been announced; reported estimates range from $349 to $499, against the $500 Ray-Ban Meta.
Samsung Intelligent Eyewear Price: How Much Will the AI Glasses Cost?
Neither Samsung, Google, Warby Parker nor Gentle Monster has announced a price. Reported estimates put the display-free model at $349 to $499, close to the latest Ray-Ban Meta at $500. Meta held 81.3 percent of the AI glasses market in the first half of 2026, according to research firm Omdia, and Samsung is betting that a premium build, Google’s AI and designer frames can win buyers over.
Samsung Intelligent Eyewear Specs: Battery, Camera and Gemini Features
The glasses run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 platform, with 2GB of memory and 64GB of storage, according to Samsung’s Galaxy Wearable app. A built-in camera, microphones and speakers sit in the frames; a 12MP sensor has been reported but not confirmed by Samsung. There is no display: the first collection is an audio-first pair of glasses, with Gemini reached by voice. Battery life is rated at up to nine hours on a charge, with the USB-C case adding up to seven full recharges. Gemini handles live translation, navigation and transcription.
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | Google first shows the glasses |
| July 22, 2026 | Samsung unveils Intelligent Eyewear at Galaxy Unpacked |
| November 12, 2026 | Preorders open at Warby Parker and Gentle Monster |
| December 2026 | Sales begin in the US and South Korea |
| 2027 | Launch expands to Europe, China and Japan |
Where to Buy Samsung Intelligent Eyewear and When It Ships
Warby Parker and Gentle Monster are the two sellers for the first collection, and each brings its own frames to the launch. Warby Parker is the United States partner, while Gentle Monster covers South Korea and its own United States site. Warby Parker has promised holiday-season deliveries, and sales reports point to a mid-December start for general sales. The launch lands in a crowded market, as Meta’s AI push has put its assistant into millions of frames and AI stocks have rallied on chip demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will Samsung Intelligent Eyewear cost?
No official price has been announced; Warby Parker says it will disclose pricing on November 12. Reported estimates range from $349 to $499, while one report expects slightly above the $500 Ray-Ban Meta.
Do Samsung Intelligent Eyewear glasses have a display?
No. The first collection is a display-free pair of audio and camera glasses, with Gemini reached by voice. A version with a display has been reported for 2027.
When will Samsung Intelligent Eyewear go on sale in the US?
Preorders open on November 12, 2026, at Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. Sales are reported to begin in mid-December, with holiday-season deliveries.
Do Samsung AI glasses work with iPhone?
Yes, the glasses pair with Android phones and iPhones. Samsung’s launch notes say Gemini features need a Samsung account, a Google account and a compatible Galaxy AI phone.
The first real test comes in December, when the glasses reach stores and buyers decide whether a screen-free, Gemini-powered pair of frames can take share from Meta.
