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Samsung's next wearable may be something few of us actually need

Samsung hasn't launched its first AI glasses, but a successor may already be in the works.

By Polina Kovalakova

Published: Sep 10, 2026, 5:05 AM

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A close-up of a young man's face with the Galaxy AI glasses on.

Samsung's unreleased smart glasses may be getting a successor. | Image by Samsung

Samsung's push toward AI glasses may have taken an interesting twist. While we already know the South Korean tech giant is planning to release intelligent eyewear co-developed with Google, the company may already be setting up for a different kind of smart glasses.

And these could offer something the first-generation model won't.

Samsung smart glasses with a display may be in the works

These are Samsung's upcoming display-less intelligent glasses. | Image by Samsung

According to a September 9 report (machine translated), Samsung may be planning to release smart glasses with a display that could challenge the Meta Ray-Ban Display, the first AI glasses with a private in-lens display.

The outlet reports that Samsung has tasked its display division with developing a special microdisplay that can be easily integrated into an eyewear frame. The panel is rumored to measure just 0.2 inches or less.

Supposedly, the company may be looking to evaluate two different types of display technologies: OLED-on-Silicon (OLEDoS) and LED-on-Silicon (LEDoS), examining production costs and performance before deciding which one would best suit the ambitious project.

Don't expect these glasses to deliver a full-blown cinematic experience, though. Most likely, the smart glasses with a built-in display would show simple information like navigation arrows, notifications, icons, and things like that.

Samsung plans to evaluate OLEDoS, LEDoS and other panels that meet its requirements before commercializing the product. Samsung has not specified a particular panel technology, but RGB OLEDoS presents significant cost and production-yield challenges. Realistically, white OLEDoS is the more likely option.

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Is this really the right direction?

The global intelligent eyewear industry is booming! | Image by Counterpoint Research

While Counterpoint Research notes an impressive growth of the global intelligent eyewear market in Q1 2026, the market is still largely being driven by display-less smart glasses.

This brings a curious question: is Samsung going in the wrong direction? I think it's too early to draw such conclusions. The tech giant may simply be looking to enter a market that remains relatively supply-constrained with these display-enabled smart glasses.

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Possible launch timeframe

Given that Samsung is just now starting to evaluate its possibilities, a global market launch in 2026 is downright impossible.

For now, industry officials predict the device could launch in the second half of 2027 at the earliest or, possibly, in the first half of 2028.

A risky but (maybe) smart move

A risky, but (maybe) smart move

If I have to be completely honest, I don't exactly see where Samsung is going with all this. While an entry in a market that'll most likely keep growing in the next few years could yield some interesting results, I think the company still has more important areas to work on.

The most relevant example would be a response to the iPhone Duo. Apple's first-ever foldable might have taken years to develop but still manages to do some things better than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 models. Instead of pursuing another another category, why not ensure that your existing products are developed to their full potential first?

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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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