Samsung smart glasses go on sale on December 10, 2026, and they only pair with certain Galaxy phones. You need a Galaxy S, Galaxy S FE, Galaxy Z Fold, Z Flip or Z Fold Ultra series phone running One UI 9.0 or later. Galaxy A phones aren’t on Samsung’s list, even the ones that already have One UI 9.
Samsung calls them Intelligent Eyewear. They come in Gentle Monster and Warby Parker frames, with Gemini built in, and pre-orders opened on November 12 in the US and South Korea. Below, I’ve matched Samsung’s compatibility list against the One UI 9 rollout so you can see exactly where your phone stands.
Key points
- Release date: December 10, 2026, in the US and South Korea. Pre-orders are already open.
- Price in the US: Warby Parker frames start at $395, and Gentle Monster frames cost $449 to $489.
- Galaxy phones need One UI 9.0 or later and must be from the S, S FE, Z Fold, Z Flip or Z Fold Ultra series.
- Google Pixel 7 and later, and iPhone 13 and later, are supported too, with their own software requirements.
- Bixby works on the glasses only when they’re paired with a Galaxy phone.
Which Galaxy phones work with Samsung smart glasses?
The Galaxy S26, S25, S24 and S23 series, the S26 FE, S25 FE and S24 FE, and the Galaxy Z Fold 5 through Z Fold 8, Z Flip 5 through Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra can pair with Samsung smart glasses once they run One UI 9. The Galaxy S23 FE doesn’t qualify yet, and Galaxy A phones aren’t supported.
Samsung’s official announcement names the series, not single models. So I checked each series against Samsung’s own release notes and our firmware feed to see which phones actually have One UI 9 today.
| Galaxy phone | One UI 9 status | Works with the glasses? |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra | Stable since September 16 (Korea first) | Yes |
| Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge | Stable since September 28 (Korea first) | Yes |
| Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra | Stable since October 6 (Korea first) | Yes |
| Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra | Stable since October 14 (Korea first) | Yes |
| Galaxy S26 FE | Android 17 since its first build | Yes |
| Galaxy S25 FE, S24 FE | Stable One UI 9 | Yes |
| Galaxy S23 FE | Still on Android 16 builds | Not yet |
| Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Flip 8 | Shipped with One UI 9 | Yes |
| Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE | Stable since September 28 (Korea first) | Yes |
| Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6 | Stable since October 6 (Korea first) | Yes |
| Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5 | Stable since October 14 (Korea first) | Yes |
| Galaxy S22 series, Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4 | Latest builds still on Android 16 | No |
| Galaxy A, M and F series | Many have One UI 9 | No, not on Samsung’s list |
The dates show when the first stable build appeared, usually in South Korea. Your region and carrier may have received it later, so check your own phone before you pre-order. Our One UI 9 device list has the full breakdown.
The Galaxy S23 FE has to wait
One FE model misses out for now. The Galaxy S23 FE is in the S FE series, so it fits Samsung’s wording. But its update history on Samsung’s release notes page still shows Android 16 builds, with the newest European build dated October 29 and the newest US unlocked build dated November 2.
So if you own an S23 FE, the glasses won’t pair until One UI 9 reaches your phone. You can follow that on our One UI 9 update tracker.
Why Galaxy A phones are left out
Samsung hasn’t explained this. Its announcement does say the glasses use split computing, which hands part of the processing load to the connected phone. That may be part of the reason, but Samsung doesn’t say so.
What matters for you is simple. A Galaxy A56, A55 or A36 with One UI 9 still isn’t on the list. The same goes for the Galaxy A34, which only just got its One UI 9 update in Europe. If you have a Galaxy A phone and want these glasses, plan on a supported Galaxy S or Z phone.
Pixel and iPhone support
You don’t need a Samsung phone to use Samsung smart glasses. Samsung lists the Google Pixel 7 series and later on the Android 17 September 2026 update or newer. It also lists the iPhone 13 and later with at least 6GB of RAM, running iOS 26.6 or later.
There’s one catch. Samsung’s spec sheet says Bixby works only with Galaxy phones. Gemini is the assistant on every phone, but Bixby needs a Galaxy.
How to check if your Galaxy phone is ready
- Open Settings > About phone > Software information.
- Look at the One UI version line. It needs to say 9.0 or higher.
- If it shows an older version, go back to Settings and tap Software update > Download and install.
- Install any update that shows up, then check the One UI version again.
If your phone is a Galaxy S, S FE, Z Fold, Z Flip or Z Fold Ultra model and it reads 9.0 or higher, you’re set.
Samsung smart glasses price and release date
Both collections arrive on December 10, 2026. The Warby Parker models launch in the US, and the Gentle Monster models launch in the US and South Korea. Pre-orders started on November 12.
| Collection | US price | Designs | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warby Parker Intelligent Eyewear | From $395 | 14 variations on 3 frame designs | Warby Parker stores and website |
| Gentle Monster Intelligent Eyewear | $449 to $489 | 16 variations on 6 frame styles | Gentle Monster’s official online store |
Samsung also says you’ll be able to try them at select Samsung retail locations from December 10. The prices above are from Samsung’s US newsroom, and Samsung hasn’t given prices for South Korea in that announcement.
Key specs
| Spec | Samsung’s figure |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 41 g (39.6 to 43.9 g depending on frame) |
| Chip | Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 |
| Camera | 12MP HDR, 3K 30fps or 2K video |
| Audio | 2 open-ear speakers, 4 microphones |
| Memory and storage | 2GB and 64GB |
| Battery | Up to 9 hours, up to 72 hours with the charging case |
| Water resistance | IPX4 (glasses only) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4 |
Samsung adds that the glasses are for users 18 and over, with age verification during setup. An LED lights up whenever the camera records, and capture is blocked if that LED is covered.
FAQ
Do Samsung smart glasses work with the Galaxy A56?
No. Samsung’s compatibility list covers only the Galaxy S, S FE, Z Fold, Z Flip and Z Fold Ultra series. The Galaxy A56 runs One UI 9, but it isn’t part of those series, so it isn’t supported.
Do I need One UI 9 to use them with a Galaxy phone?
Yes. Samsung requires One UI 9.0 or higher on supported Galaxy phones. Check Settings > About phone > Software information, and update first if your phone shows an older version.
Can I buy Samsung smart glasses outside the US and South Korea?
Not at launch. Samsung lists the US for both collections and South Korea for the Gentle Monster collection, starting December 10, 2026.
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