Samsung is gearing up to enter the smart glasses market with the Galaxy Glasses, and new leaked videos today provide an unprecedented look at their design and interaction methods. The clips, published by SammyGuru and obtained directly from Samsung, were originally created as animated guides to illustrate the device's capabilities. The footage shows a model produced by Warby Parker, though Google and Samsung have confirmed a collaboration with Gentle Monster for other variants. The similarities with the Meta Ray-Ban are evident, but substantial differences emerge in structure and technological approach.
Galaxy Glasses Design Compared to Meta Ray-Ban
The Galaxy Glasses feature a glossy wayfarer frame and a slimmer profile compared to the Meta Ray-Ban with display. The main reason is the absence of a waveguide display, which Samsung chose not to include in this first generation. Future Android XR devices will introduce an in-lens display, but for now, weight and bulk have been minimized. The overall design is elegant and discreet, suitable for daily wear.
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Touchpad and Controls: Swipe and Physical Button for Photos and Video
On the right arm near the temple, there is a capacitive touchpad. The videos show that a single finger adjusts volume, while two fingers control media playback, exactly like in the Meta Ray-Ban. A physical button on the top of the right arm activates the front camera: a single press takes a photo, a long press starts video recording. During capture, an external LED lights up to alert people nearby, while an internal LED indicates to the user that recording is active.
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Android Integration and Now Bar on Galaxy Phones
The Galaxy Glasses will work with any Android device, but the optimal experience will be reserved for Samsung Galaxy phones. The leaked videos show integration with Now Bar, the Galaxy smart bar, where captured photos and videos will appear automatically. This closed ecosystem mirrors what we saw with Volkswagen integrating car keys into Apple Wallet, another demonstration of how companies are creating increasingly cohesive ecosystems.
Previous leaks had already revealed the companion app and charging case, as well as details about One UI XR, the Android XR version for Galaxy Glasses. These new videos confirm the design and control methods, bringing the official launch closer. For an in-depth look at digital surveillance risks, see the case of European lawmaker Stelios Kouloglou hacked with Pegasus.
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According to rumors, Samsung and Google are targeting a launch by the end of the year. Competition with Meta is heating up, but the lack of a display could make the Galaxy Glasses lighter and more affordable. For more information on smart glasses technology, refer to the Wikipedia article on smart glasses.
Source: https://9to5google.com/2026/07/02/leaked-galaxy-glasses-videos-detail-more-design
