Google Gemini Glasses: Prices, Specs, Compatible Phones and How to Pre-Order (vs Ray-Ban Meta)

Google’s Gemini smart glasses are finally real, and you can order a pair today. Google calls them Intelligent Eyewear: frames from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, engineered by Samsung, with Gemini living in the arms.

Pre-orders opened on 12 November 2026 and the glasses go on sale on 10 December in the US and South Korea. Prices start at $395.

This guide covers every style and price, the full spec sheet, which phones work, lens costs, privacy rules, how they stack up against Ray-Ban Meta, and how to order or book a demo.

What Google Launched

Google first showed these glasses at I/O on 19 May 2026, when it said audio glasses would arrive in the fall and display glasses would follow later. This launch is the audio version.

So there is no screen in the lens. Gemini talks to you through small open-ear speakers, and it sees what you see through a camera in the frame.

Three companies share the work:

• Google: Gemini, the Android XR software and the Glasses companion app.
• Samsung: hardware engineering, plus Galaxy phone and watch support.
• Warby Parker and Gentle Monster: the frame designs, retail stores and lens fitting.

Shahram Izadi, Google’s VP and GM for XR, announced the line-up on the Google blog. Bloomberg first reported the launch date.

Note: Google says a version with a display is still coming, but it has given no date or price. If a heads-up screen is a must for you, this is not that product.

Every Style and Price

There are nine designs across two brands. Warby Parker goes for everyday optical frames, while Gentle Monster leans into bold sunglasses.

Here is how the individual frames look, based on Google’s product images:

• Alden: rounded optical frame with a keyhole bridge (shown in Pine).
• Reid: square frame with clear lenses (shown in Black).
• Wren: softer shape, shown in Saddle with tinted lenses.
• GGS001 / GGS003: black wide and black square sunglasses.
• GGS002 / GGS004: black rounded and black frames with brown lenses.
• GGS005 / GGS006: light pink and light yellow wide frames with tinted lenses.

Korean prices have not been published yet. Google lists the US starting prices only.

Prescription and Lens Costs

The $395 price is for non-prescription clear or tinted lenses. Lens upgrades can more than double the bill, so check these before you order.

Those add-on prices are as reported by VR.org from the brands’ order pages. A Warby Parker frame with light-responsive lenses comes to $520, and a fully loaded Reid with progressive, polarized, thinner lenses reached $1,080.

Warning: the black Gentle Monster GGS003 cannot take lens changes at all, so it is not an option if you need a prescription.

Full Specs

All nine designs share the same electronics. Weight changes slightly with the frame.

The battery figures are Google’s own and depend on use. Lots of video recording or camera questions will drain the glasses faster, and there are no independent battery tests yet.

Which Phones Work

The glasses need the Glasses companion app on a supported phone. The list is short, so check it before you pay.

The standard iPhone 13 and 13 mini have only 4 GB of RAM, which is why US materials say iPhone 13 Pro. Google’s global newsroom says “iPhone 13 and later”, so treat the base iPhone 13 as unsupported until Google clears that up.

Tip: iPhone owners lose three features at launch: Gemini Guided Vision, Aira Explorer and Audible. If you need the accessibility tools, pair with a Pixel or Galaxy.

What Gemini Can Do on Your Face

Everything starts with “Hey Gemini” or a tap on the frame. Gemini can look through the camera, so many requests are about what is in front of you.

Everyday help

• Ask about what you see: the story behind street art, or book picks from a shelf.
• Calendar from a poster: look at an event flyer and ask if you are free.
• Lists and reminders: add an item you are looking at to your grocery list, or ask where your next meeting is.
• Messages and calls: take calls, reply to texts, catch up on group chats, check an Uber.
• Photos and video: press the capture button or ask Gemini. Files go to your gallery (Apple Photos on iPhone).

Built-in apps

Google says Guided Vision is not a medical device or mobility aid and can make mistakes. Aira may need its own subscription.

If you already use Gemini Live on your phone, the voice experience will feel familiar. My Gemini Live guide covers the conversation tricks that carry over.

Controls: Voice, Touch and Watch

• Voice: the new “Hey Gemini” hotword. Directional mics focus on your voice, not people nearby.
• Touchpad: tap and swipe on the frame arm.
• Capture button: one press for a photo or video.
• Pixel Watch or Galaxy Watch: double pinch to play or pause, turn your wrist to go back, and (Pixel Watch only) palm-up double pinch to call Gemini.
• Fitbit Air: support is promised for 2027.

Privacy and Recording Rules

Google Glass failed partly because people around the wearer felt filmed. Google has clearly built this launch around that memory.

Protections for people around you

• Recording light: a white outward LED lights during photo or video capture. If it is covered or tampered with, capture is blocked.
• Face blurring: bystander faces are blurred before images are sent to Gemini.
• Auto stop: recording stops when you take the glasses off.
• Off switch: slide it and they are ordinary glasses.

Protections for you

• No saving of camera visuals: images from Gemini questions are not stored in Gemini History.
• No training or ads: camera visuals are never used to train models or target ads.
• Chat text: used to improve models only if you turn that setting on.
• Encryption: on the glasses and in transit to your phone or the cloud.
• Per-app permissions: each app asks for camera and mic access, and you can revoke it any time.

Your Gemini chats still follow your normal Gemini activity settings. Here is how to delete Gemini chats and activity if you want a clean slate.

Rules you agree to

Before first use you must agree not to record people without permission, not to record in sensitive places, and not to cover the light. Google says breaking these terms may disable your glasses.

Google Play also bans glasses apps for live social streaming or real-time face recognition. Google Shopping and Ads block products that hide recording lights.

Google vs Ray-Ban Meta

Meta is the market leader: Omdia figures cited by The Next Web give it 81% of AI glasses shipments in the first half of 2026. Here is how Google’s first pair lines up against Meta’s current range.

Meta prices are from Tech Times and VR.org (12 November 2026). Warby Parker’s entry pair sits $54 below Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 and $16 above Gen 2.

Which should you pick?

• You live in Google’s world (Pixel, Gmail, Calendar, Maps): Google’s glasses make more sense.
• You want everyday prescription frames: Warby Parker’s optical styles fit that better than most Meta frames.
• You live outside the US and Korea: Meta, for now. Google’s glasses will not activate on other accounts.
• You use WhatsApp and Instagram heavily: Meta’s tighter app links win. If you go that route, see how to control Meta AI in its apps.
• You are on a tight budget: Meta Glasses at $299 are cheaper.

How to Pre-Order or Book a Demo

1. Check your phone. Make sure it is on the supported list above and updated (Android 17 September update, One UI 9.0 or iOS 26.6).
2. Check your account. You need a Google account registered in the US or South Korea, and you must be 18+. Age verification is required at setup.
3. Try them on (optional). Book a guided demo at one of 360+ Warby Parker stores, or visit select Gentle Monster and Google Store locations.
4. Pick your store. Order at warbyparker.com/intelligent-eyewear, gentlemonster.com or the Google Store.
5. Choose frame, size and lenses. Add your prescription if needed and watch the lens add-on prices.
6. Wait for 10 December. That is when stores open sales and orders start shipping. Gentle Monster’s first pre-order batch ran 12-15 November.
7. Set up. Install the Glasses app, pair the glasses, sign in, verify your age and set up Gemini.

Tip: Google has not listed a paid Gemini plan as a requirement. Gemini on the glasses needs an internet connection through your phone.

Limits and What Is Still Unknown

• Two countries only: US and South Korea, with Warby Parker US-only.
• Short phone list: no Motorola, OnePlus, Xiaomi or Galaxy A support.
• No display: everything is audio. A display model has no date.
• Android-only features: Guided Vision, Aira and Audible skip iPhone at launch.
• Battery reality: 9 hours is a best case with no independent test yet.
• Unknowns: Korean prices, warranty and return terms, charging time, whether laptops can pair directly, and when Private AI Compute (“coming soon”) arrives.
• Real-world Gemini quality: early hands-ons were short demos, so accuracy in noisy streets is still unproven.

My Take

This is the most credible Google wearable since Pixel Watch. The price is pitched straight at Ray-Ban Meta, and Warby Parker’s optical frames solve a real problem: lots of people already wear glasses all day.

The privacy design is the smartest part. A light that actually blocks recording when covered, face blurring before Gemini and terms that can switch off your glasses are a direct answer to the “glasshole” backlash of 2013.

The weak spots are reach and the missing display. Two countries, a short phone list and iPhone users losing accessibility features will hold it back. If you are in the US with a recent Pixel or Galaxy, it is a strong first pair; everyone else should wait for wider rollout or the display model.

Pixel owners getting this month’s software can also read my November 2026 Pixel Drop guide, and drivers may like Gemini on Apple CarPlay.

FAQ

How much do Google’s Gemini glasses cost?

Warby Parker styles start at $395 and Gentle Monster designs cost $449 to $489. Prescription and special lenses cost extra, from about $100.

When do the Google smart glasses come out?

Pre-orders opened on 12 November 2026. They go on sale in stores and start shipping on 10 December 2026.

Do Google’s glasses have a display?

No. They are audio glasses with a camera, mics and open-ear speakers. Google says a display version will come later, with no date yet.

Do the Gemini glasses work with iPhone?

Yes, with an iPhone 13 Pro or newer on iOS 26.6 or later. Guided Vision, Aira Explorer and Audible are Android-only at launch.

Can I buy them outside the US?

Only South Korea, and only Gentle Monster frames. The glasses need a US or Korean Google account, so imported pairs may not activate elsewhere.

Can I get them with my prescription?

Yes, for most frames. Single-vision adds about $100 and Warby Parker progressives about $330. The Gentle Monster GGS003 cannot take lens changes.

Does Google save what the camera sees?

Google says camera visuals sent to Gemini are not saved in Gemini History and are not used for training or ads. Photos you take go to your gallery.

Do I need Gemini Advanced or Google AI Pro?

Google has not listed a paid plan as a requirement. You need a supported phone, internet access and a Google account for an adult in the US or Korea.

Sources

• Google Blog: “See our intelligent eyewear lineup and pre-order your pair” (12 November 2026)
• Google Blog: intelligent eyewear privacy protections (12 November 2026)
• Google Blog: “Intelligent eyewear is coming this fall” (Android XR at I/O, 19 May 2026)
• 9to5Google: “Google launches Intelligent Eyewear glasses: $395+, pre-order today, ships Dec. 10” (12 November 2026)
• The Next Web: “Google and Samsung’s Gemini smart glasses go on preorder from $395” (12 November 2026)
• VR.org: compatible phones and lens pricing report (12-13 November 2026)
• Tech Times: “Google Smart Glasses Preorders Start at $395, $54 Below Newest Ray-Ban Meta Camera Glasses” (12 November 2026)
• Data Studios: Gemini smart glasses pre-order FAQ (13 November 2026)