Galaxy XR integrates multimodal AI (voice, vision, gesture) via Google's Gemini at system level.
Galaxy XR has launched as a new AI-native extended-reality headset developed by Samsung Electronics, in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. The XR headset is the first of its kind with the Android XR platform. Under the hood, the device runs on a Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 processor. On the front, the headset has a 4K Micro-OLED panel with about 109° horizontal field of view. It comes at about half the price of Apple's Vision Pro headset and is aimed at users who want 'immersive experiences' that span daily tasks, entertainment and creative work. Here are the details:
Galaxy XR is priced at US $1,799.99 (close to Rs 1,60,000) in the United States and is available starting 21 October in the U.S. and 22 October in Korea. No official India launch details have been confirmed at this time.
For context, Apple Vision Pro is priced at $3,499 (about Rs 3,08,000) and is also not available in India. Meta Quest 3 is available in India, though for Rs 63,000 (close to $450).
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Galaxy XR features a Micro-OLED display with a resolution of 3,552 × 3,840 pixels, delivering around 27 to 29 million pixels at a 6.3-micron pixel pitch. The field of view measures approximately 109 degrees horizontally and 100 degrees vertically. The default refresh rate is 72Hz, with optional modes of 60Hz and up to 90Hz available upon service request.
For tracking and imaging, the headset includes two high-resolution pass-through cameras, six world-facing tracking cameras, four eye-tracking cameras, five inertial measurement units (IMUs), a depth sensor, and a flicker sensor.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
Software features are powered by Android XR with Gemini AI integrated at the system level, enabling multimodal control through voice, vision, and gestures. The headset supports standard Android apps alongside XR-specific functions such as spatialising 2D content into 3D and Circle to Search for contextual object recognition.
Powering all of these is Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 platform, coupled with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
Samsung claims up to 2.5 hours of battery life for video playback, with slightly shorter runtime during general use. The device weighs 545g with the forehead cushion attached, while the separate battery pack adds another 302g.
So, Galaxy XR is the first Android XR headset. With built-in Gemini, you can interact and converse with the headset. Android XR is an open, scalable platform designed for a broad range of form factors from headsets to wearables. And the fact that all existing Android apps work 'out of the box' on this device could make the transition smoother for phone users.
Samsung is also emphasising enterprise adoption (training, remote collaboration) and future form factors (AI glasses) via partnerships (e.g., with eyewear brands). This shows the device is part of a bigger ecosystem push.
Hardware specs seem promising, so Android XR will likely be the key factor in justifying the US$1,799 price against the cheaper Meta Quest 3. Reviews over time will show whether it delivers.
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