{"id":31683,"date":"2025-10-22T11:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T11:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/?p=31683"},"modified":"2026-01-05T13:06:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T13:06:33","slug":"samsung-and-googles-first-android-xr-headset-galaxy-xr-introduced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/samsung-and-googles-first-android-xr-headset-galaxy-xr-introduced\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung and Google&#8217;s First Android XR Headset: Galaxy XR Introduced"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Samsung and Google have introduced their first Android XR headset, the <strong>Galaxy XR<\/strong>. The $1,800 device comes with a <strong>Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2<\/strong> processor, a <strong>29-million-pixel micro OLED<\/strong> display, and <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/tag\/gemini-news-and-content\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"101\">Gemini<\/a><\/em><\/strong>-powered <strong>Android XR<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Samsung has officially unveiled the <strong>Galaxy XR<\/strong>, its first <strong>mixed reality headset<\/strong> developed in partnership with Google. The <strong>Galaxy XR<\/strong>, which is the first product to utilize the <strong>Android XR<\/strong> platform, has been launched in the <strong>US<\/strong> and <strong>South Korea<\/strong> with a price tag of <strong>$1,800<\/strong>. This makes the <strong>Galaxy XR<\/strong> nearly half the price of the <strong>Apple Vision Pro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the <strong>Technical Details<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Introducing Galaxy XR | Samsung\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r0AyzvfTRLo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the heart of the Samsung <strong>Galaxy XR<\/strong> is <strong>Qualcomm&#8217;s Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2<\/strong> chipset. This processor offers <strong>high performance<\/strong> and <strong>energy efficiency<\/strong> optimized for <strong>mixed reality applications<\/strong>. In terms of display, the device stands out with a <strong>micro OLED<\/strong> screen providing <strong>29 million pixels<\/strong>. The panel, supporting a resolution of <strong>3,552 x 3,840 pixels<\/strong> and <strong>96% DCI-P3<\/strong> color gamut, offers <strong>6 million pixels<\/strong> more density compared to the <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/apple-vision-pro-release-date-revealed\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14948\">Apple Vision Pro<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. However, in terms of <strong>refresh rate<\/strong>, the <strong>Galaxy XR<\/strong> is limited to <strong>90 Hz<\/strong>, while the <strong>Vision Pro<\/strong> can reach <strong>120 Hz<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The device features two <strong>high-resolution passthrough cameras<\/strong>, six <strong>external sensors<\/strong> for <strong>environmental tracking<\/strong>, and two <strong>eye-tracking sensors<\/strong>. Thanks to these cameras, the <strong>Galaxy XR<\/strong> can recognize <strong>natural hand gestures<\/strong> in <strong>mixed reality (MR)<\/strong> mode and offers <strong>gesture control<\/strong>. Additionally, the <strong>iris recognition system<\/strong> can be used both to <strong>unlock the device<\/strong> and for <strong>password entry<\/strong> in certain applications. Users can also manage the device by connecting <strong>physical controllers, a keyboard, or a mouse<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For audio, the <strong>Galaxy XR<\/strong> includes <strong>Dolby Atmos<\/strong>-supported <strong>dual speakers<\/strong> and <strong>six microphones<\/strong>. The <strong>battery life<\/strong> is specified as <strong>two hours<\/strong> for general use and <strong>2.5 hours<\/strong> for video playback. The <strong>battery pack<\/strong> is designed as an <strong>external unit<\/strong> and weighs <strong>302 grams<\/strong>. The headset itself weighs <strong>545 grams<\/strong>, which is about <strong>200 grams lighter<\/strong> than the <strong>Vision Pro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>interpupillary distance<\/strong> of the <strong>Galaxy XR&#8217;s optics<\/strong> is <strong>54~70 mm<\/strong>, and separately purchasable <strong>prescription lenses<\/strong> are available if needed. Connectivity options include <strong>Wi-Fi 7<\/strong> and <strong>Bluetooth 5.4<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Android XR<\/strong> and <strong>Gemini<\/strong> Integration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Samsung-and-Googles-First-Android-XR-Headset-Galaxy-XR-Introduced-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Samsung-and-Googles-First-Android-XR-Headset-Galaxy-XR-Introduced-1.webp 720w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Samsung-and-Googles-First-Android-XR-Headset-Galaxy-XR-Introduced-1-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Samsung-and-Googles-First-Android-XR-Headset-Galaxy-XR-Introduced-1-150x90.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Galaxy XR<\/strong> runs on Google&#8217;s next-generation <strong>Android XR operating system<\/strong>. This system is the <strong>first Android platform<\/strong> built entirely on the <strong>Gemini<\/strong> <strong>artificial intelligence<\/strong>. All <strong>Google Play Store applications<\/strong> can run on the headset. However, some have been <strong>redesigned for mixed reality<\/strong>. For instance, <strong>Google Maps<\/strong> can be navigated in a <strong>3D \u201cImmersive View\u201d<\/strong> mode with <strong>personalized recommendations<\/strong> thanks to <strong>Gemini<\/strong>. <strong>Google Photos<\/strong> converts 2D photos into a <strong>spatial view<\/strong>, while the <strong>YouTube<\/strong> application allows <strong>Gemini<\/strong> to provide <strong>additional information<\/strong> about videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users can search for information using <strong>Circle to Search<\/strong> by looking at objects in their surroundings via the <strong>passthrough camera<\/strong>. Also, <strong>Google TV, Chrome<\/strong>, and <strong>Google Meet<\/strong> are included with <strong>Android XR<\/strong> specific versions. The operating system supports <strong>multitasking<\/strong>. Consequently, multiple applications can be displayed simultaneously in <strong>resizable windows<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Entertainment<\/strong>, <strong>Gaming<\/strong>, and <strong>Content Creation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Galaxy XR<\/strong> offers a <strong>cinema mode<\/strong> with <strong>4K resolution<\/strong> and provides access to a library of <strong>180-degree<\/strong> and <strong>360-degree VR content<\/strong>. Platforms such as <strong>Crunchyroll, HBO Max, and Peacock<\/strong> have prepared <strong>Android XR<\/strong> versions. Sports fans can use the <strong>multi-viewing mode<\/strong> in applications like <strong>MLB<\/strong> and <strong>Fox Sports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>content creators<\/strong>, support for <strong>Adobe Project Pulsar<\/strong> is notable. This application allows users to add <strong>3D depth<\/strong> to videos and place <strong>subtitles behind the scene<\/strong>. In terms of <strong>gaming<\/strong>, <strong>VR games<\/strong> like <strong>NFL Pro Era<\/strong> and <strong>Inside [JOB]<\/strong> are available on the platform. In compatible games, <strong>Gemini<\/strong> can provide <strong>real-time coaching<\/strong> and <strong>in-game tips<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The <strong>Ecosystem<\/strong> is Expanding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Samsung-and-Googles-First-Android-XR-Headset-Galaxy-XR-Introduced-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Samsung-and-Googles-First-Android-XR-Headset-Galaxy-XR-Introduced-2.webp 720w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Samsung-and-Googles-First-Android-XR-Headset-Galaxy-XR-Introduced-2-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Samsung-and-Googles-First-Android-XR-Headset-Galaxy-XR-Introduced-2-150x90.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Galaxy XR<\/strong> is seen as the <strong>first step<\/strong> in Google&#8217;s <strong>Android XR<\/strong> vision. The company is investing not only in <strong>headsets<\/strong> but also in the <strong>smart glasses<\/strong> category in collaboration with Samsung. In this context, <strong>Android XR smart glasses<\/strong> developed in partnership with <strong>Warby Parker<\/strong> will be introduced soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Samsung <strong>Galaxy XR Price<\/strong> and <strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Galaxy XR<\/strong> is now available for sale in the <strong>US<\/strong> and <strong>South Korea<\/strong> for <strong>$1,800<\/strong>. Additionally, the <strong>Galaxy XR Travel Case<\/strong> and <strong>Galaxy XR Controller<\/strong> accessories will be sold for <strong>$250<\/strong> each. Samsung is gifting an <strong>Explorer Pack<\/strong> to customers who purchase the device before the end of the year. This package includes 12 months of access to <strong>Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium, and Google Play Pass<\/strong>, along with the <strong>NFL Pro Era, Project Pulsar, Calm<\/strong>, and <strong>Asteroid<\/strong> applications. <strong>US users<\/strong> get an <strong>NBA League Pass<\/strong> subscription for the 2025\u201326 season, while <strong>Korean users<\/strong> receive a <strong>Coupang Play Sports Pass<\/strong> subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Might Also Like;<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/decoding-toyotas-cue7-basketball-robot\/\">The AI Revolution on the Court: Decoding Toyota&#8217;s CUE7 Basketball Robot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/the-dark-side-of-nanotechnology\/\">The Dark Side of Nanotechnology: Could Microscopic Swarms Erase Billions?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/the-illusion-of-digital-immortality\/\">The Illusion of Digital Immortality: Are You Really Uploading Your Mind?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Samsung and Google have introduced their first Android XR headset, the Galaxy XR. The $1,800 device comes with a Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 processor, a 29-million-pixel micro OLED display, and Gemini-powered Android XR. Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy XR, its first mixed reality headset developed in partnership with Google. 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