Samsung’s Galaxy XR Headset Details Surface: Boasts Industry-Leading Display &โ Advanced Tracking
Seoul, Southโ Korea – Leaked specifications reveal complete details about Samsung’sโค forthcoming Galaxy XR headset, positioning it as a high-end competitor in the emerging spatial computing market. The device, expected to launch initially in Southโค Korea on October 21st, features a cutting-edge 4K micro-OLED display with approximately โฃ29 โขmillion pixels and a pixel density of 4,032 pixels โขper inch – exceeding the โ3,386 PPI offered by โขApple’s Visionโข Pro.
The headset will beโ powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 processor and run Samsung’s new One UI XR platform, specifically designed for immersive experiences. Audio will be delivered through spatial audio andโค dual speakers, โขwhile a suiteโ of internal and external sensors will enable precise hand, eye, and voice tracking.
Samsung plans to include two dedicated โGalaxy XRโฃ controllers, offering six โdegrees โof freedom, analog sticks, and haptic feedback for intuitiveโ interaction within virtual environments.
Leaked images, shared by android Headlines, showcase theโ headset’s design, which incorporates six front cameras, an LED light, a โฃpower connector, air vents, and detachable light shields. The user interface closely resembles Samsung’s familiar One UI, providing access to popular applications like YouTube, Netflix, Google Maps, andโ Samsung’s own Camera and Gallery apps.
The Galaxy โXR is reported to โweigh approximately 545 grams and offersโ up to two hours of battery life for general use, or 2.5 hours during video playback. An optional external battery pack isโฃ also suggested in leakedโ renders, though specific runtime improvements remain unknown. Comfort features include an adjustable head strap and internal cushioning, alongside built-in โtwo-way speakers.
Details regarding storage capacity, RAM, and wireless connectivity have โnot yet been disclosed.
Industry reports indicate a potentialโ price range of 2.5 million to 4 million Korean won (approximately $1,800 to $2,900), placing the Galaxy XR between apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro and the Meta Quest 3, which retails for around $500. It remainsโ unclear weather the October 21st launch will be followed by an immediate global rollout.