Samsung reportedly is unveiling its XR smart glasses later in the year, perhaps alongside its Project Moohan XR headset. The smart glasses, also codenamed “Haean,” are designed to be more comfortable and versatile than the larger headset. Samsung is aiming to optimize the comfort of the device by tailoring it to fit different face shapes, hence making it more available to a wider group of users.
The new Samsung smart glasses are reported to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 2 processor, which is the same processor rumored to power the Project Moohan headset. The glasses will feature a 12MP built-in camera and a 155mAh battery. The glasses could also include multiple sensors to track user movement, including gesture input and fitness tracking functions. All the same, it remains unclear whether or not the glasses will come equipped with a display screen. In the case that Samsung’s smart glasses go the route of having no screen, Gemini AI will play a major part in system navigation, assisting users with presenting directions, translating conversations, and summarizing messages they are sent on their phones.
Samsung is collaborating with Google on building an Android XR (extended reality) headset called Project Moohan. The headset will most likely be powered by Google’s Android XR operating system, which will be capable of supporting headsets and glasses. The Android XR platform was showcased with support for screenless glasses, a path Samsung may take with its Haean smart glasses.
The Haean smart glasses are designed to be worn all day and are ergonomically shaped to fit comfortably on a range of face shapes, offering a snug fit. They will have built-in cameras and sensors to assist with movement tracking, enabling a variety of immersive AR experiences. AI integration is also in the works, with the glasses coming with Google’s Gemini AI pre-installed possibly. Also said to be arriving are an initial production run of 500,000 units.
Haean smart glasses would likely run on Android XR OS, a specially crafted operating system for XR devices via the merger of Google and Qualcomm. The glasses would likely be powered by either the Snapdragon AR1 or the XR2 Plus Gen 2 processor, enabling them to carry out heavy-duty XR operations. Rumors suggest that the glasses might feature a 12MP Sony camera with features like gesture detection, facial recognition, and so on.
Like the Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses, Samsung’s Haean glasses will also probably support features like video recording, music playback, voice calls, etc. In addition to Gemini, Samsung is also going to integrate its own Galaxy AI suite, providing even more smart functionality for busy users.
Samsung is reportedly finalizing the device’s features and specs, with a potential launch sometime in Q3 2025. The company’s priority is to provide a more advanced user experience compared to existing smart glasses, such as Apple’s Vision Pro. The launch of these smart glasses could occur in conjunction with major tech events such as Google’s I/O conference later this year or Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit.
In addition to the Haean smart glasses, Samsung is also developing another model of XR glasses, codenamed “Jinju.” Both Haean and Jinju are said to be mixed-reality glasses with a standard look for the outside, with slender frames that have multiple sensors and probably a camera. But their look and functionalities are yet to be finalized, which might impact their launch time.
Samsung’s Android XR headset, Project Moohan, is expected to be a major competitor in the XR space, possibly priced around $2,500 in the US. It has two 1.3-inch OLEDoS 4K panels produced by Sony and is powered by the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip with 16GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage. It would make sense that Samsung’s smart glasses would not be nearly as sophisticated as Project Moohan but cheaper.
