Samsung unveils smart glasses with Gemini AI and nine-hour battery life

During the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event, held on Wednesday, the 22nd, in London, United Kingdom, Samsung showcased its largest collection of yearly launches. The event featured the presentation of three new foldable smartphones, two smartwatches, and smart glasses, the latter developed in collaboration with Google.

Device Technologies and Software

All announced devices run on Android 17, utilizing the One UI 9 interface, and incorporate Galaxy AI, powered by Gemini Intelligence. Sales prices in the Brazilian market for the foldable phones, smartwatches, and smart glasses will be disclosed on August 6th during a company event in São Paulo. Global pre-sales are already available for the products.

Updates to the Z Fold Family

The Z line received significant updates. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra marks the debut of the Ultra standard in a foldable device. It stands out as the thinnest Z Fold in Samsung's history, featuring a thickness of 4.1 mm when open and weighing 215 g. Its specifications include a triple camera with a 200 MP main sensor supporting HDR, 8K recording capability with APV codec and Cine LUT, an 8-inch main screen, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W charging. Processing is handled by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, supporting up to 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, with an international starting price of US$ 1,899.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is presented as the lightest in the Fold series, weighing only 201 g. This model features optimized aspect ratio screens: 10:16 on the cover for quick access and 4:3 on the inner display, ideal for watching movies, gaming, or reading. It has dual 50 MP rear cameras, a 4,800 mAh battery, and uses the same processor as the Ultra.

Z Flip 8 and Foldable Benefits

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is the most compact and lightweight in the line, measuring 6.1 mm thick and weighing 180 g. Its FlexWindow has been enhanced to concentrate apps, Now Brief, and Gemini commands without needing to open the device. In terms of photography, it offers a 50 MP camera equipped with ProVisual Engine, along with features like Super Steady with Horizontal Lock and Camcorder Grip with Zoom Rocker.

A common benefit across all three foldable models is the inclusion of six months of free Google AI Pro, which offers 5 TB of cloud storage.

Smartwatches and Smart Glasses

In the smartwatch segment, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and the Watch 9 were revealed. The Ultra 2, with 47 mm, features a titanium build, an 800 mAh battery, and a screen reaching 5,000 nits. Its functionalities include Trail Run for trail activities, Nutrition Alert for hydration monitoring, and automatic dive tracking, developed in partnership with Mares.

The Watch 9, available in 40 mm and 44 mm versions, focuses intensely on continuous health monitoring through the BioActive sensor, running on the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform and featuring a screen up to 3,000 nits.

AI Integrated Smartglasses

The smart glasses were created in partnership between Samsung and Google, along with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. These smartglasses operate with Android XR and are powered by the Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 processor. They integrate Gemini to offer simultaneous translation, real-time navigation, text summarization, and visual context recognition. The glasses have a built-in camera, a battery life of up to nine hours, and come with a case capable of providing seven additional charges. However, the exact launch date and prices for these glasses have not yet been announced.

Samsung unveiled its new smart glasses during the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event, held in London, United Kingdom, this Wednesday, the 22nd. This accessory was developed in collaboration with Google and the designer brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, marking the expansion of the Galaxy ecosystem to wearable devices focused on productivity and daily support.

Glasses Features and Technology

These glasses operate as an extension of artificial intelligence, specifically Gemini, positioned directly in the user's field of vision. The main purpose is to offer continuous contextual assistance during daily activities, in the workplace, and while commuting, aiming to reduce the need to pick up the phone for every task.

Technically, the device uses the Android XR operating system and features the Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 processor, designed to maintain a balance between AI performance, energy efficiency, and thermal control within a slim frame.

Advanced Features and Design

The wearable includes an integrated camera to analyze visual context and a battery capable of supporting up to nine hours of uninterrupted use. Additionally, it comes with a carrying case that allows for up to seven full recharges. A crucial point is the native integration with Gemini, Google's AI. Through simple gestures or voice commands, the system can summarize extensive texts, read relevant information aloud, perform simultaneous translation in face-to-face conversations, and provide real-time navigation directions based on the user's location, as reported by the South Korean company.

The model also features environmental contextual recognition. It has the ability to record what the user is observing—such as the content of a whiteboard or a meeting presentation—structuring this data in a notepad application for future reference. There is also the possibility of streaming the user's view in real time during video calls, which raises privacy concerns among experts.

Ergonomics and Available Styles

Regarding design and comfort, Samsung worked with optical industry specialists to adjust pressure points on the forehead and ears, which should contribute to comfortable daily use. Two distinct models were displayed: the Gentle Monster version, characterized by a black frame with straight lines on top and curves at the base; and the Warby Parker version, which has a versatile brown shape with slightly raised upper edges.

Concerning commercialization, both Samsung and Google announced that the glasses will be available to the public 'soon'. However, specific details regarding the global launch date, selling prices, and expected arrival in the Brazilian market had not yet been disclosed by the companies at the time of publication.