Ready to dive into the future of virtual reality? The Samsung Galaxy XR headset has officially arrived, and it's making waves as Samsung's answer to the Apple Vision Pro. Unveiled during a live-streamed Galaxy Event, this innovative device, formerly known as "Project Moohan," marks the first Android XR headset. You can snag one now for $1,799.99.
But where can you get your hands on this cutting-edge tech? The Galaxy XR is exclusively available on Samsung.com and at Samsung Experience Stores across the U.S. and South Korea. If you're in the States, expect the earliest delivery date to be around November 4th.
Now, let's talk price. While $1,799.99 isn't exactly pocket change, it's worth noting that the Galaxy XR comes in at nearly half the price of the $3,499 Vision Pro. (Apple recently updated their Vision Pro with M5 silicon and a new band, by the way!) We'll have a detailed comparison of the Galaxy XR and Vision Pro soon, but for now, here's a quick rundown of the Galaxy XR's key specs:
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Storage: 256GB
- Display: Micro-OLED
- Resolution: 3,552 x 3,840 pixels
- Refresh Rates: 60Hz, 72Hz (default), up to 90Hz on request
- Video Playback: UHD 8K (7680 x 4320 pixels) at 60fps
- Field of View: 109 degrees horizontal, 100 degrees vertical
- Camera: 6.5MP, supports 3D photo and video capture
- Sensors: Two high-res pass-through cameras, six world-facing tracking cameras, four eye-tracking cameras, five inertial measurement units, one depth sensor, and one flicker sensor
- Interpupillary Distance (IPD): 54~70mm
- Battery: Up to two hours of general use, up to 2.5 hours of video playback
- Connectivity: WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
- Weight: 1.2 pounds with forehead cushion
- Color: Silver shadow
- Security: Supports iris recognition
The Galaxy XR includes several accessories right out of the box, such as a protective cover, a forehead cushion, detachable light shields, a power cable, a battery pack, a wall charger, and a lens cleaning cloth.
But here's where it gets controversial... Additional accessories, like the Galaxy XR's controllers, are sold separately for $250. A travel case will also set you back $249.99. You can save 30% if you bundle them with the headset.
And this is the part most people miss... If you wear glasses, you can get prescription lenses that magnetically attach to the Galaxy XR for an extra $99.99, available through Eyebuydirect.
On the bright side, Samsung isn't charging extra for the XR experiences—at least not yet. For a limited time, the Galaxy XR includes a free "Explorer Pack" of services, including 12 months of Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium, Google Play Pass, Calm Premium, and Adobe's Project Pulsar (a 3D video editing app). The value of this pack is over $1,140.
For a deeper dive into the Galaxy XR, check out Mashable's contributor Adam Dowd's initial hands-on review.
What are your thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy XR? Are you excited about the features and price point, or do you think it falls short of the competition? Share your opinions in the comments below!
