Samsung officially expanded into the XR (Extended Reality) market this year with its first product, the Galaxy XR, which is currently available in South Korea and the United States, with plans to gradually expand sales in the coming months. This move marks a significant step in Samsung's strategic layout in the XR field.
Meanwhile, two smart glasses under internal development by Samsung have also surfaced, expected to launch in 2026 and 2027 respectively. The 2026 model, SM-O200P, is fundamentally different from the Galaxy XR headset's SM-I series. Reportedly, these glasses will feature photochromic lenses that automatically adjust brightness according to light intensity, similar to a smart upgrade of traditional sunglasses.
However, there is currently no evidence that this product has AR (Augmented Reality) display capabilities. Its interaction method may be more similar to the Meta Ray-Ban AI glasses, primarily using voice control. In terms of hardware, the glasses will be equipped with a camera, supporting AI-driven object recognition and real-time translation, and will be compatible with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, but will require a smartphone to operate and cannot connect to the internet independently.
According to industry analysis, the 2026 model may be a version without a display screen, while the version with AR head-up display (HUD) functionality will not be released until 2027.
