Samsung Galaxy XR
| Samsung Galaxy XR | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | Standalone VR, Mixed Reality |
| Platform | Android XR |
| Creator | Samsung |
| Developer | Samsung, in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
| Announcement Date | October 21, 2025 |
| Release Date | October 2025 |
| Price | $1,799.99 |
| Website | https://www.samsung.com/galaxy-xr/ |
| Versions | 256GB |
| Requires | Google account |
| System | |
| Operating System | Android XR |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Memory | 16GB RAM |
| SD Card Slot | No |
| Display | |
| Display | Dual micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 3,552 x 3,840 pixels per eye (approx. 27 megapixels combined) |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz, 72Hz (default), 90Hz |
| Image | |
| Horizontal FoV | 109 degrees |
| Vertical FoV | 100 degrees |
| Optics | |
| Optics | Pancake lenses |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| IPD Range | 54-70mm |
| Adjustable Diopter | No (prescription lens inserts available) |
| Passthrough | Color |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DoF, inside-out tracking |
| Eye Tracking | Yes |
| Hand Tracking | Yes |
| Rotational Tracking | Yes |
| Positional Tracking | Yes |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Integrated spatial audio speakers |
| Microphone | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Ports | USB-C |
| Battery Life | ~2 hours general use, ~2.5 hours video playback |
| Device | |
| Weight | 545g (headset), 302g (external battery pack) |
| Input | Hand tracking, eye tracking, voice (Gemini), optional Galaxy XR Controllers |
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Samsung Galaxy XR (codenamed Project Moohan during development) is a standalone mixed reality headset developed by Samsung in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. It was unveiled on October 21, 2025, and released the same month in the United States and South Korea at US$1,799.99[1][2]. It is the first device to run Google's Android XR operating system and serves as the flagship hardware for the platform, with Google's Gemini AI assistant integrated at the system level[2].
The Galaxy XR is positioned as a direct competitor to the Apple Vision Pro, launching at $1,700 less than Apple's headset[3].
History and Development
Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm announced their extended reality partnership in February 2023. The headset was first revealed under the codename Project Moohan ("infinity" in Korean) in December 2024, alongside Google's announcement of the Android XR platform. After appearances at Galaxy Unpacked and Google I/O 2025, the finished product was unveiled as the Samsung Galaxy XR on October 21, 2025, with sales beginning in the United States and South Korea that month[1][2].
Hardware
The Galaxy XR is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage[1]. Its dual micro-OLED displays provide a resolution of 3,552 x 3,840 pixels per eye (approximately 27 megapixels combined), with supported refresh rates of 60Hz, 72Hz, and 90Hz (72Hz default)[4]. The field of view measures approximately 109 degrees horizontally and 100 degrees vertically, and interpupillary distance adjustment covers 54-70mm[1].
The head-mounted unit weighs 545 grams, with power supplied by a separate 302-gram external battery pack connected via cable, providing roughly two hours of general use or 2.5 hours of video playback[1].
Eye tracking and hand tracking are the primary input methods and are included as standard. Optional Galaxy XR Controllers (6DoF, sold separately at $249.99) provide traditional VR controller input[2].
Software
The Galaxy XR runs Android XR, Google's operating system for headsets and smart glasses. The platform provides access to the full Google Play catalog of 2D Android apps alongside spatialized XR experiences, and integrates Google's Gemini AI assistant for multimodal interaction — the assistant can see what the user sees and act on it[5]. Color passthrough supports mixed reality experiences, and the headset supports immersive video, spatialized photos, and PC VR streaming options through third-party apps[5].
See Also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Samsung Android XR Headset Gets Price, Specs & Release Date". October 2025. https://roadtovr.com/samsung-galaxy-xr-headset-price-specs-release-date/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Samsung Galaxy XR With Android XR Out Now For $1800, Controllers $250". October 2025. https://www.uploadvr.com/samsung-galaxy-xr-google-android-xr-out-now/.
- ↑ "Samsung Galaxy XR launches for $1,700 less than Apple Vision Pro — release date, price, specs and more". October 2025. https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/samsung-galaxy-xr-launches-for-usd1-700-less-than-apple-vision-pro-release-date-price-specs-and-more.
- ↑ "Samsung Galaxy XR launches: a $1,800 headset with 27MP displays that runs all Android apps". October 2025. https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_xr_launches_the_1800_headset_has_27mp_displays_runs_all_android_apps-news-69992.php.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Samsung Galaxy XR: Price, specs, games, controllers, and everything you need to know". October 2025. https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/samsung-galaxy-xr.