Samsung Galaxy XR Mixed Reality Headset: Price, Release Date, Features
News Context
At a glance
- It has been five years as Samsung and Google stopped supporting their respective mobile virtual reality headsets.
- The Galaxy XR is positioned as a mid-range option, more expensive than standard VR headsets like the Meta Quest 3, but considerably cheaper than the Apple Vision Pro.
- This marks a second attempt by Samsung and Google in the VR/MR space, after discontinuing support for their earlier VR headsets in 2019.
Galaxy XR: A New Mixed Reality Headset
It has been five years as Samsung and Google stopped supporting their respective mobile virtual reality headsets. Now, they’ve partnered for a new mixed reality headset, the Galaxy XR, powered by Android XR and Google’s gemini assistant.
Headset Comparison
| Headset | price (USD) | Monthly Financing (if available) | Technology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy XR | $1,800 | $149/month for 12 months | Mixed Reality (android XR, Gemini Assistant) |
| Meta Quest 3 | Not explicitly stated in text | Not explicitly stated in text | virtual Reality |
| Apple Vision Pro | $3,499 | Not explicitly stated in text | Mixed Reality (M5 processor refresh coming) |
The Galaxy XR is positioned as a mid-range option, more expensive than standard VR headsets like the Meta Quest 3, but considerably cheaper than the Apple Vision Pro.
This marks a second attempt by Samsung and Google in the VR/MR space, after discontinuing support for their earlier VR headsets in 2019.