Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Meta Delays Phoenix Glasses to 2027
Meta, the company behind Facebook, is delaying the release of its new mixed-reality glasses called Phoenix.
These glasses were supposed to come out in the second half of 2026, but now they will be released in the first half of 2027.
The company wants to take more time to make sure the glasses work really well and are reliable.
The glasses are lighter than other high-end headsets but have lower-resolution displays and weaker computing power.
Meta is also making some budget cuts to ensure the sustainability of its metaverse initiative.
Some people might see the delay as a sign of technical challenges, while others see it as a way to make the product better.
Meta delays the launch of its Phoenix mixed-reality glasses from the second half of 2026 to the first half of 2027.
The delay is to ensure a polished and reliable experience, as confirmed in internal memos.
Phoenix glasses weigh around 100 grams and have lower-resolution displays and weaker computing performance compared to high-end headsets.
Meta is expected to make budget cuts of up to 30% for its metaverse initiative.
The metaverse group sits within Reality Labs, which produces Quest mixed-reality headsets and smart glasses made with Ray-Ban.
- Who
- Meta (Reality Labs)
- What
- Delay in the launch of Phoenix mixed-reality glasses
- When
- Original: Second half of 2026; New: First half of 2027
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To ensure a polished and reliable experience and to make the business sustainable
Meta's Perspective
Analysts' Concerns
Reason for Delay
Meta's Perspective
Meta wants to ensure a polished and reliable experience for the Phoenix glasses.
Analysts' Concerns
Analysts may view the delay as a sign of technical challenges or market uncertainty.
Budget Cuts
Meta's Perspective
Meta is making budget cuts to ensure the sustainability of its metaverse initiative.
Analysts' Concerns
Analysts might interpret the budget cuts as a lack of confidence in the metaverse's future.
- Project Name
- Phoenix (formerly Puffin)
- Original Launch Date
- Second half of 2026
- New Launch Date
- First half of 2027
- Reason for Delay
- To ensure a polished and reliable experience
- Weight
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces)
- Display Resolution
- Lower-resolution displays compared to high-end headsets
- Computing Performance
- Weaker computing performance than high-end headsets
- Budget Cuts
- Up to 30% for the metaverse initiative
