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The Galaxy Glasses may be a lot more capable than you think. Here's why

Samsung’s rumored new tech could be the missing piece of the Galaxy ecosystem.

By Polina Kovalakova

Published: Jul 01, 2026, 3:06 AM

Samsung Wearables

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Render of the Galaxy Glasses on a white background.

More than just an accessory. | Image by AndroidHeadlines

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup will likely be the one stealing the spotlight at this summer's Galaxy Unpacked event, but Samsung has more than foldables in the works.

In fact, the company is reportedly preparing to tease or showcase the Galaxy Glasses aimed to take on the Meta AI Glasses. While the AI glasses are expected to land this fall, a fresh leak gives us a better idea of how you might be able to control them.

Gesture controls coming your way

The first almost complete look into the Galaxy Glasses app is here. | Images by Images by SammyGuru

The Galaxy Glasses's app has somehow leaked extensively on June 30, showing us some exciting things we can expect from them. First off, as SammyGuru has uncovered, the AI glasses will run on One UI XR, similarly to Samsung's first-ever Galaxy XR headset, an Apple Vision Pro rival.

This operating system is developed alongside Google and Qualcomm and is based on Android XR. Like One UI, the operating system connects seamlessly with the Samsung ecosystem.

In fact, according to SammyGuru, you might be able to control these glasses through gesture controls with the Galaxy Ring through a receiver component. But don't take this as another piece of hardware you'd have to buy.

Instead, Samsung could simply allow the software to 'listen' for finger movements that allow you to control the AI glasses more intuitively.

SammyGuru is a highly reputable source for Samsung-related news, so we have no major reason to doubt this info. Then again, until the Galaxy Glasses launch, we won't fully understand exactly how this Galaxy Ring integration works.

What would make you buy the Galaxy Glasses?

Strong privacy controls

17.65%

An actually comfortable design

5.88%

Deep integration with the Galaxy ecosystem

17.65%

Affordable price

41.18%

Nothing would make me buy them

17.65%

17 Votes

More than gesture controls

The app controls menu is quite rich even at first glance. | Image by SammyGuru

Aside from the gesture controls, the Galaxy Glasses app appears to allow you to share photos taken with the glasses straight to your Samsung phone. With the South Korean tech giant's growing interest in AI, it comes as no surprise that there's also a dedicated AI Assistants tab in the app's menu.

As the above image shows, there are also options for Accessibility, Camera, and Read notifications aloud. And if you misplace your glasses, Samsung's Find My seems to be integrated into the app to help you find them quickly.

Samsung's decision to enter the AI glasses category is more than sensible. According to a Counterpoint Research report, the waveguide AR+AI glasses market grew by a staggering 611% year over year in the second half of 2025, highlighting the rapidly growing interest in smart eyewear.

Still, not everyone is convinced. Many Redditors think privacy will be the biggest issue, especially if Samsung doesn't provide quick ways to turn off the microphone and camera when they're not being used.

Set to win or fail?

The key takeaway here isn't really that Samsung is making AI glasses; it's how it'll let you control them. By adding gesture controls and seamless integration with the Galaxy ecosystem, the new wearable promises a lot.

Plus, with the glasses's charging case that looks like a supersized Galaxy Buds 4 Pro case, Samsung creates a uniform look across its devices. And while the question of privacy is by no means negligible, it appears that the overall package may be the first genuine threat to Meta’s smart glasses crown.

My position on the Galaxy Glasses

The Galaxy Ring gesture controls seem pretty cool, though. | Image by PhoneArena

Compared to the Galaxy XR headset, I think the Galaxy Glasses have a much bigger chance to succeed. At $1,799.99, the Galaxy XR is a niche, absurdly expensive product, whereas AI glasses could appeal to a much broader audience.

As I see it, Samsung could win over mainstream buyers by offering a compelling overall package at the right price. If it succeeds, the privacy issue may not be the deciding factor, at least for some users.

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Polina Kovalakova, a News and Affiliate Content Writer, has nurtured a passion for mobile technology since the era before smartphones. With a history of exploring a variety of devices, her insights into the mobile world are both broad and nuanced. Polina's non-partisan view extends to appreciating nearly every smartphone brand, a reflection of her open-minded approach to technology. Polina is equally passionate about uncovering the best online deals, tirelessly working to ensure her readers snag top-tier tech at unbeatable prices.

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