Samsung to launch its XR glasses at Galaxy S25 event 

Korean giant Samsung will unveil its highly expected XR (Extended Reality) glasses in prototype form at the Galaxy S25 launch event in January 2025, according to a new report. However, these glasses will not be immediately available for purchase. 

The company will showcase them in a teaser format, likely through a video or image, much like the preview of the Galaxy Ring at Unpacked earlier this year. 

Industry sources suggest that they could release the finalized version of the XR glasses in the third quarter of 2025, likely between July and September, although they won’t be ready for sale at the event. This indicates that Samsung is following a similar strategy to its earlier product launches, with teasers building anticipation before a full reveal. 

The glasses are expected to weigh only 50g and resemble a standard pair of eyeglasses. They will come with several smart features, including a payment function, AI integration, facial recognition, and gesture control for navigating the user interface. Developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm since February 2023, the XR glasses will likely be part of Samsung’s broader push into augmented and virtual reality.