Samsung is gearing up to expand its presence in the extended reality (XR) space, with its highly anticipated XR glasses slated for a Q3 2025 release.
Developed in collaboration with Google, the smart glasses are expected to share specifications with Ray-Ban Meta glasses while introducing advanced AI capabilities. With plans to produce 500,000 units initially, Samsung is aiming to make a significant impact in the wearable tech market.
Key details about Samsung’s XR glasses
According to a research report by Wellsen XR and details from Maeil Business Newspaper, Samsung’s upcoming XR glasses will feature the Qualcomm AR1 chipset, the same processor powering the Ray-Ban Meta glasses. The device will also include a 12MP camera and a 155mAh battery, closely mirroring the battery capacity of the Meta product. At 50 grams, the Samsung glasses will be slightly heavier than their Meta counterpart.
Interestingly, the report suggests that Samsung’s XR glasses will not include a display. This design choice seems driven by the challenge of maintaining a lightweight and compact form factor similar to Ray-Ban Meta glasses. Instead, the focus shifts to other features, with Google’s Gemini AI assistant handling tasks like payments, QR code recognition, gesture recognition, and face recognition.
This advanced AI integration sets the Samsung XR glasses apart, potentially offering a more powerful feature set than the Meta counterpart. For example, while Meta glasses utilize AI for multimodal analysis, QR code scanning, reminders, and translation previews, Samsung appears poised to expand on these functionalities, enhancing usability and interactivity.
There will also be a headset with more compute, more sensors, and high-resolution displays
Alongside these glasses, Samsung is reportedly developing a high-performance XR device akin to the Apple Vision Pro. This premium headset, rumored to run on Qualcomm’s XR2+ Gen 2 platform, is expected to feature high-resolution displays and significantly higher computing power. While the glasses aim to cater to lightweight, everyday use, the XR headset could target immersive applications, providing a balanced portfolio for various user needs.
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