Expert Comparison 2026
Ballie vs Loona
🇰🇷Development
Ballie
Samsung
Rolling AI companion. Missed multiple launch windows since 2020. Samsung refers to it as 'active innovation platform'. Page removed from Samsung.com.
Full profileSpec Comparison
| Spec | Ballie | Loona |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Consumer | Consumer |
| Price | TBD | $499 |
| Year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Height | 15cm | 18cm |
| Weight | 2kg | 1.1kg |
| Battery | --- | 3hr |
| OS | Tizen | KEYi OS |
AI and Software
Ballie
- SmartThings AI
- Bixby
Loona
- ChatGPT
- Emotion AI
- Face recognition
Expert VerdictWinner: Ballie
Samsung Ballie Wins: AI Ecosystem Integration vs Standalone Companion
Samsung Ballie's deep integration with the SmartThings ecosystem, AI home automation capabilities, and Samsung's manufacturing scale and support network outperform Loona's charming but standalone companion experience for households already invested in connected home technology.
Ballie is better for
Samsung SmartThings ecosystem users, AI-driven home automation, multi-device household management
Loona is better for
Casual companion seekers, non-Samsung households, children's play interaction and entertainment