Samsung has teased next-generation augmented reality glasses planned for 2026, a reveal that signals a broader push into wearable computing beyond smartphones and traditional headsets.
The teaser surfaced during Samsung’s Q4 2025 earnings call, where executives outlined upcoming product categories alongside financial results that showed year-over-year growth and stronger performance than the previous quarter.
Samsung framed the AR glasses as part of its wider XR strategy, with Seong H. Cho highlighting plans to deliver immersive and multimodal AI experiences across multiple form factors rather than a single standalone device.
Samsung previously previewed its first XR glasses in late 2025 alongside the Galaxy XR headset, establishing a baseline for its approach to lightweight wearables integrated with mobile AI services.
Early expectations suggest the first generation XR glasses may rely on microphones, speakers, and cameras instead of a built-in display, using voice and audio feedback to interact with digital assistants.
Spotted by Seeking Alpha, the reference to “next-generation” hardware suggests Samsung may already be testing display-equipped AR glasses as competitors accelerate their mixed reality roadmaps.
Foldables and flagship momentum
Samsung also used the earnings call to reinforce confidence in its upcoming flagship lineup, briefly referencing a planned launch cycle for the Galaxy S26 series intended to support mobile sales early in 2026.
More attention focused on foldable devices, where Samsung reiterated its intention to expand form factor experimentation following the launch of the TriFold in December 2025.
Company leadership outlined plans to introduce new foldables in the second half of 2026, positioning improved competitiveness as a growth driver in an increasingly crowded premium smartphone market.
Industry speculation already points to Samsung developing a wider folding design with a tablet-like aspect ratio, a response that aligns with persistent rumours surrounding Apple’s first foldable iPhone.
Samsung’s comments suggest a cautious but deliberate approach following past foldable experiments, emphasising lineup breadth and usability rather than rapid iteration alone.
Samsung has not shared timelines, specifications, or pricing for its AR glasses or upcoming foldables, though additional details may emerge during future product launches later this year.
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