Samsung’s Smart Glasses Leak: Jinju Model Details Emerge
Leaked images and specifications for Samsung’s upcoming smart glasses, codenamed Jinju, have surfaced, revealing key details about the company’s first foray into smart eyewear. According to a report by Android Headlines, the glasses are expected to feature a 12MP camera, a Snapdragon AR1 chip, and directional speakers with bone-conduction technology.
The Jinju glasses are reportedly priced between $380 and $500, though these figures remain subject to change due to global economic factors and rising costs of components like RAM and storage.
No Display in Jinju, but Haean Model Coming in 2027
The Jinju glasses will reportedly not include a display, a feature expected to debut in a second model, codenamed Haean. The Haean glasses, slated for a 2027 release, will feature a micro-LED display, offering functionality similar to the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses. These are projected to cost between $600 and $900.
Expected Launch Timeline and Samsung’s Unpacked Event
While Samsung has not confirmed an official launch date for the Jinju glasses, industry speculation suggests a release later this year. Samsung’s Unpacked event in July could provide early details or a teaser, though a full launch alongside devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Galaxy Watch 9 is considered unlikely.
This approach mirrors Samsung’s strategy from last year, when it teased the Galaxy XR virtual reality headset at an Unpacked event before launching it later in the year.
Feature Set and Platform Integration
The Jinju glasses will run on the Android XR wearables platform and are expected to integrate heavily with the Google Gemini chatbot. Their feature set is anticipated to be comparable to existing smart glasses like the Meta Ray-Bans and the upcoming Google Gemini glasses.
Samsung’s entry into the smart glasses market highlights the growing competition in the AR/VR wearables space, with companies like Meta and Google already established players.
Key Takeaways
- Jinju glasses: First smart glasses from Samsung, no display, priced at $380–$500.
- Haean glasses: Expected in 2027 with a micro-LED display, priced at $600–$900.
- Platform: Runs on Android XR with Google Gemini integration.
- Launch timeline: Likely later in 2024, with possible teaser at Samsung’s July Unpacked event.