Samsung launches smart glasses globally in 30 designs, priced from $395

Tech company Samsung has launched its new intelligent eyewear in the global market. The smart glasses have been made in collaboration with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. The company says the device blends fashion and technology, offering the look of everyday glasses and smart features in one product.

The range comes in 30 designs, so that users can choose a device to their taste.

On features, the glasses run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chipset. A 12-megapixel HDR camera on one side can take photos in a 3:4 ratio. Video can be recorded at up to 30fps, with HDR support.

The device also has dual open-ear speakers and four microphones. The glasses carry 2GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. According to the company, the device offers up to 9 hours of battery life on a single charge, and up to 72 hours with the charging case.

The company says the glasses can be used with Galaxy S, Galaxy S FE and Galaxy Z series smartphones running One UI 9.0 or a later version. Google Pixel 7 and later models can also work with the device, provided they run Android 17 or later. iPhone 13 and later models running iOS 26.6 or later are also supported.

Pricing varies by design and branding. The Warby Parker model starts at $395, about Rs 37,000. The Gentle Monster model starts at $449, about Rs 42,000. The top model of the device is priced at $489, about Rs 46,000.

Users will be able to buy the new Samsung device from the online and offline stores of the respective brands. Hands-on demos will also be available at select Samsung stores from December 10. Sales of the device will begin on the same day.