Samsung, already making waves with its Project Moohan XR headset, is reportedly gearing up to launch a new pair of AI-powered smart glasses by the end of 2025. This move signifies Samsung’s ambition to expand its presence in the burgeoning augmented reality (AR) market and further solidify Android XR as a dominant platform.
While Project Moohan has garnered significant attention as a flagship Android XR device, these smart glasses, codenamed “HAEAN,” suggest Samsung is exploring diverse form factors for extended reality experiences. According to reports from Korea-based ET News, the smart glasses are in the final stages of hardware and functionality development, with camera sensors being a key feature.
Samsung’s Smart Glasses: A Closer Look at the Specs
The Even G1 smart glasses have optional clip-on gradient shades.The Even G1 smart glasses, shown here with optional clip-on gradient shades, provide a glimpse into the potential design of Samsung’s upcoming offering. Photo by Tracey Truly / MaagX
Details about the internal hardware remain scarce, but reports from Maeil Business Newspaper suggest Samsung’s smart glasses will boast a 12-megapixel camera powered by a Sony IMX681 CMOS image sensor. Similar to Apple’s Vision Pro, a dual-silicon architecture is expected, with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 platform serving as the primary processor and an NXP chip handling secondary processing tasks.
The integrated camera will enable a range of vision-based features, including QR code scanning, gesture recognition, and facial identification. The glasses are estimated to weigh approximately 150 grams and feature a 155 mAh battery.
Google Gemini Integration and the Meta Influence
Angled view of Ray-Ban Meta x Coperni Limited Edition Glasses.Meta’s success with AI-integrated smart glasses provides a compelling model for Samsung.
A key selling point will be the integration of Google’s Gemini AI assistant, echoing Meta’s strategy with its Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses. Meta’s success with this camera-equipped eyewear, and its subsequent pursuit of more advanced holographic glasses like Orion, suggests Samsung is leveraging a proven formula. The reported design similarities between Samsung’s glasses and the Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses further reinforce this strategy.
Production and Potential Launch Date
Samsung reportedly aims to produce an initial run of 500,000 units and may unveil the smart glasses at its next Unpacked event, potentially in July. While Google continues to tease its own Gemini-powered smart glasses and Project Astra, no concrete launch dates have been announced. Samsung’s foray into the smart glasses arena could significantly influence the direction of the Android XR platform, making it a key player to watch in the evolving landscape of extended reality.
