At the recent Q4 2025 earnings call, Samsung officially confirmed that its highly anticipated "next-generation AR glasses" are scheduled to launch in 2026. This new product will no longer be just a display terminal, but an evolved "multimodal AI carrier."
Key Selling Points: Immersive Multimodal AI Experience
Samsung's Executive Vice President of Mobile Experience, Seong Cho, pointed out that the core competitiveness of the new AR glasses lies in their multimodal AI experience:
Intelligent Assistance: By combining voice, vision, and multiple input interactions, it provides users with rich and immersive intelligent assistance services.
Lightweight Design: The new glasses will look extremely similar to regular glasses, ensuring comfort for daily wear.
Hardware Specifications Overview
According to current leaked information, Samsung is developing two models with codenames SM-O200P and SM-O200J, with the following key specifications:
Core Chip: Equipped with Qualcomm's AR1 chip set specifically designed for augmented reality.
Camera Capability: Features a 12-megapixel autofocus camera.
Power Supply: Estimated battery capacity of 155mAh.
Topic Focus: Samsung's XR Ecosystem Strategy
This official announcement marks an important step in Samsung's long-term XR (Extended Reality) strategy:
System Integration: Previous reports indicated that Samsung's AI glasses are planned to run on the Android XR system and integrate deeply with Gemini AI.
Interconnectivity: Future Galaxy Ring (smart ring) may even be able to control these smart glasses.
Photochromic Lenses: To adapt to different lighting environments, the glasses may later be equipped with advanced photochromic lens technology.
Through this AR glasses, Samsung aims to create a second AI interaction entry point in the wearable device market, beyond smartphones.
