Google and Samsung open pre-orders for Gemini smart glasses from $395, on sale December 10

Google and Samsung have opened pre-orders for their jointly developed Intelligent Eyewear smart glasses, with sales to begin on December 10 in the United States and South Korea. It is Google's first move to put its Gemini assistant into everyday eyewear, a direct challenge to Meta's lead in AI glasses.

Two brands, 30 designs

Samsung built the hardware and Google supplies the software and Gemini assistant, while two eyewear brands designed the frames: Warby Parker offers three styles — Alden, Reid and Wren — from $395, and Gentle Monster offers six styles priced from $449 to $489. The two collections total 30 designs, available as optical or sunglasses, with prescription options for some frames. Pre-orders are open through Warby Parker and Gentle Monster online and in stores, the Google Store and selected Samsung stores; more than 360 Warby Parker stores in the US offer fittings.

No screen — Gemini sees the world for you

The glasses have no display, weigh about 41 grams, and carry a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, open-ear speakers and a physical power switch. Saying "Hey Gemini" wakes the assistant, which interprets what the wearer sees through the camera, answers questions, helps with translation and handles everyday tasks without reaching for a phone. Samsung says Gemini needs an internet connection and a Google Account, and some features are Android-only at launch.

Specs and compatible phones

According to 9to5Google, the glasses run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 platform with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. They work with Pixel 7 and newer phones, Galaxy S or Z Fold devices running One UI 9.0 or higher, and iPhone 13 Pro and newer. Users must be 18 or older and hold a US or South Korean Google account.

Taking on Meta's AI glasses lead

Google and Samsung previewed the eyewear partnership in May, Samsung confirmed AR glasses for 2026 in January, and the product appeared in US Federal Communications Commission filings on October 1. Google also confirmed that a display-equipped version of the smart glasses remains in testing with external users for a potential future release.

Image: Product image of the Intelligent Eyewear developed by Samsung and Google. (Image: Samsung)