Meta Ray-Ban Display vs Samsung Smart Glasses
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Meta Ray-Ban Display is the better buy for most people.
Samsung's display-capable rival against Meta's display glasses — the head-to-head everyone will ask at Galaxy Unpacked. The comparison fills in from recorded specs as Samsung confirms details.
Buy the Meta Ray-Ban Display if…
- You wear prescription lenses
- You want adjustable lens dimming
- You're an iPhone user
Buy the Samsung Smart Glasses if…
On recorded specs alone there is no clear reason to pick the Samsung Smart Glasses over its rival here — compare the full table below.
Verdict generated from the recorded spec differences shown in the table below — when a spec is missing for either product, it is left out rather than guessed.
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Specs Comparison
| Specification |  Meta Ray-Ban Display $799 |  Samsung Smart Glasses TBD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $799 | — |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | waveguide | — |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Diopter range | -4.00 to +4.00 SPH+CYL, up to 4.00 CYL | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 69 | — |
| Frame style | wayfarer | fashion glasses |
| Color options | Black, Sand | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| IP rating | IPX4 | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 6 | — |
| Charging method | folding charging case (USB-C) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6 | Bluetooth, WiFi |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | Samsung Galaxy phones, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | on-device | phone |
| Operating system | Meta AI app (iOS/Android companion) | Android XR |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 | — |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 12 MP, 1440x1920 video @30fps, 3X zoom | 12MP (Sony IMX681, rumored) |
| Microphones | 5 | 2 |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Gesture control | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Meta AI | Google Gemini |