Galaxy XR launches as the first Android XR headset; packs 4K micro-OLED displays with AI integration

After months in making, Galaxy XR has finally gone official as the first Android XR headset as a joint initiative between Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm. Codenamed Project Moohan, the device was showcased at MWC 2025 earlier this year, and now the said device has gone official with the Galaxy XR moniker.

The Galaxy XR has arrived to compete with premium mixed reality headsets such as the second-generation Apple Vision Pro and the Meta Quest series. Continue reading ahead to know about its specifications, features, price, and availability.

Samsung Galaxy XR: Specs and features

The Samsung Galaxy XR is equipped with a pair of micro-OLED displays, each offering 4K resolution (3552 x 3840 pixels) with a combined resolution of 27MP, thereby delivering a near-8K visual experience.

By default, the Galaxy XR supports a 72Hz refresh rate, with two more options available, such as 60Hz and 90Hz. It offers a 109-degree and 100-degree field-of-view horizontally and vertically, respectively.

There are two 6.5MP wide-angle cameras that capture photos and videos in 3D. These are passthrough cameras, also allowing users to see the real world through the headset in real-time, blending digital objects with the physical environment.

There are six world-facing tracking cameras used for inside-out tracking. These continuously scan the surroundings to track the headset’s position and movement without needing external sensors. They enable precise spatial awareness for VR and AR experiences.

These cameras also support hand tracking, so users can interact naturally without controllers. For a better experience under low or artificial lighting, the XR headset is equipped with five IMUs, which is a combination of accelerometers and gyroscopes, along with a flicker sensor.

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The Galaxy XR is also equipped with four eye-tracking cameras, which monitor users’ eye movements. This brings support for iris scanning for unlocking the headset and secure authentication in apps.

The Galaxy XR has optical inserts, meaning users who normally wear glasses can add prescription lens inserts inside the headset. With support for Interpupillary Distance (IPD) adjustment (54–70mm), the XR headset ensures the display aligns with the user’s eyes for proper focus and depth perception.

Samsung’s XR headset is powered by the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2, paired with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Android XR platform brings support for all Android apps, and developers can use platforms like OpenXR, WebXR, and Unity to build apps and experiences for Galaxy XR and other XR devices. Since the XR headset can understand what a user sees and hears, users can have a natural conversation with Google Gemini AI related to their surroundings and tasks.

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Coming to battery life, Samsung claims it can last up to 2.5 hours while watching YouTube videos. Generally, it can last for about two hours. Other specs include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, and dual speakers (woofer + tweeter).

The Galaxy XR weighs around 847 grams, which is a combination of a forehead cushion weighing 545 grams and a separate battery pack weighing 302 grams.

Samsung Galaxy XR: Price and availability

Priced at $1,800 (approximately Rs 1,60,000), the Samsung Galaxy XR is available for purchase in the US and South Korea. The brand hasn’t confirmed which other markets will be receiving the device.

In related news, Samsung has also confirmed it will be launching a wide range of XR devices, including AI glasses, in the future.

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