Samsung is finally officially re-entering the world of virtual reality, this time with the highly anticipated next-generation head-mounted display, the Galaxy XR.
Samsung announced today that it has collaborated with Google and Qualcomm to officially release the much-anticipated mixed reality (XR) head-mounted device—the Galaxy XR. Priced at $1800, this device is not only the first Android XR ecosystem product jointly created by the three tech giants, but it also marks the official launch of their ambitious plan to introduce a full series of XR devices, including AI glasses.
The core highlight of the Galaxy XR is its top-tier visual technology. It is equipped with two high-resolution Micro-OLED displays, with a resolution of up to 3,552 x 3,840 pixels per eye, achieving a staggering total of 27 million pixels for both eyes, with picture quality approaching 8K level. This provides users with a wide field of view of 109 degrees horizontal and 100 degrees vertical, supporting three refresh rate switching options: 60Hz, 72Hz, and 90Hz, ensuring an immersive and smooth visual experience. In terms of performance, the Galaxy XR is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 processor, which is optimized for mixed reality, offering a 20% increase in CPU performance and a 15% increase in GPU performance compared to the standard version.
The device is configured with 16GB of memory and 256GB of storage space. To achieve high-quality video passthrough functionality, the device features two built-in 6.5MP wide-angle cameras capable of delivering a full-color passthrough view with a low latency of just 12 milliseconds, and it also supports the capture of 3D photos and videos.
A variety of precision sensors are integrated both inside and outside the device. Six external world-tracking cameras, combined with a depth sensor, enable precise “inside-out” position tracking, with hand tracking serving as the primary input method. Internally, four eye-tracking cameras are used for iris recognition unlocking and to enable more efficient foveated rendering technology. The headset also supports an adjustable interpupillary distance (IPD) of 54-70mm and optical lens inserts.
On the software ecosystem front, the Galaxy XR runs on the open Android XR platform. Its biggest advantage is its native compatibility with all existing Android applications, which greatly enriches the initial content resources. Furthermore, Google’s Gemini AI plays a crucial role, capable of perceiving the surrounding environment through the headset’s visual and auditory senses to engage in natural conversation with the user.
For example, in video passthrough mode, users can simply draw a circle around a real-world object with their finger to instantly trigger a search, or they can simultaneously watch multiple live sports broadcasts or experience XR-specific games in an immersive space.
For wearing comfort, the main body of the Galaxy XR weighs 545 grams. By using a separate battery (weighing 302 grams) and a frame with a pressure-distribution design, the burden on the user’s head and neck is reduced. However, Samsung also noted that its typical usage battery life is approximately 2 hours.
The Galaxy XR is now officially available in the United States and South Korea markets. The selling price is $1800, which is approximately RM7613. There is no news yet about the device going on sale in other countries.
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Source: Samsung
