Samsung has introduced its inaugural mixed reality gadget, the Galaxy XR mixed reality headset, formerly referred to as Project Moohan. This gadget serves as Samsung’s response to Apple’s Vision Pro spatial computer. The Galaxy XR is up for preorder at $1,799.99 in both the U.S. and Korea, with deliveries commencing on October 31. Early purchasers can take advantage of an Explorer Pack deal, saving as much as $1,000 with benefits including one year of Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium, Adobe Project Pulsar, and NBA League Pass.
Samsung intends to release additional Android XR devices, featuring AI glasses in partnership with Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Google. The Android XR platform, jointly developed with Google and Qualcomm, incorporates artificial intelligence at its foundation, improving user experience through voice, vision, and gesture interactions. The Gemini AI system enables users to have natural conversations and execute tasks like searching the real world with gestures.
The Galaxy XR comes equipped with functionalities such as Google Maps navigation, customized YouTube content exploration, and the ability to convert 2D media into immersive 3D experiences. It is compatible with all Android applications and supports development via OpenXR, WebXR, and Unity.
The hardware of the Galaxy XR bears resemblance to the Apple Vision Pro, emphasizing ergonomics with a lightweight build. The headset weighs 1.2 pounds, paired with a separate 0.66-pound battery pack that provides up to 2.5 hours of video streaming. It includes removable light shields, lens inserts, high-resolution cameras, and eye-tracking features. Powered by the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, 16GB RAM, and 256GB storage, the device offers connectivity options such as Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. The micro-OLED displays boast a resolution of 3,552 x 3,840, 95% DCI-P3 color gamut, and refresh rates ranging from 60Hz to 90Hz.
