Galaxy XR: Samsung unveils Apple Vision Pro competitor with 4K micro OLED screen
Samsung's highly-awaited Apple Vision Pro competitor is finally here, a few days after Apple revealed the next iteration of its VR headset. Formerly known as Project Moohan, the Galaxy XR is powered by the Android XR operating system and comes with Gemini integration.
Co-developed with Google and Qualcomm, Galaxy XR is a platform that "puts AI at the centre of the experience". Under the hood, the Galaxy XR is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 SoC. With a January 2024 launch date, the chip isn't exactly new, unlike the new Apple Vision Pro, which used Apple's cutting-edge M5 SoC. Other specs include 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage with no upgrade path on either. Samsung hasn't specified its battery capacity explicitly, but states it can last up to 2.5 hours on a single charge.
However, that figure only applies to 2D content streamed from the internet, and the real-world usage time might vary. The Galaxy XR comes with a 3,552 x 3,840 micro-OLED panel with a 109-degree horizontal FOV and 100-degree vertical FOV. It can refresh at up to 90 Hz and covers 90% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. The headset can capture 3D images and video via its 6.5 MP camera.
Like the Apple Vision Pro, it comes with an array of sensors, such as two pass-through cameras, six tracking cameras, four eye-tracking cameras, five inertial measurement units, one depth sensor and one flicker sensor. Biometric authentication is enabled via a separate iris sensor.
Lastly, the Galaxy XR weighs 545 grams with the forehead cushion. A backup battery can be attached, and it adds an extra 303 grams. Users with myopia/hypermetropia can use the headset with prescription lenses, which will be sold separately. For now, it can be purchased only in the US and South Korea, with no word about its global availability.
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