Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy XR today, marking a significant leap in mixed-reality technology. The Galaxy XR is the first device powered by Android XR—an entirely new platform jointly developed by Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm. With Gemini AI fully integrated at the system level, users can experience immersive, intuitive interactions that go beyond traditional app use, blending virtual features with the real world.
The device features cutting-edge hardware, including dual 4.3K Micro-OLED displays, a Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, and advanced tracking systems for hands, eyes, and surroundings. With support for all Android apps and exclusive XR-optimized experiences, users can enjoy reimagined versions of Google Maps, YouTube, and Google Play games in an infinite, adaptable workspace. Battery life averages two hours on a single charge, balancing performance and portability.
Priced at $1,799 in the US, the Galaxy XR is positioned as a direct competitor to Apple’s Vision Pro, but undercuts it by a significant margin. Samsung’s launch signals a broader strategy, with more AI-native form factors like smart glasses promised in the near future. The headset’s deep Gemini integration and robust hardware aim to redefine personal computing, offering new use cases across work, entertainment, and daily productivity in an increasingly AI-driven ecosystem.
How You Can Use Galaxy XR Features
With Galaxy XR, Samsung delivers a powerful, limitless workspace designed for ultimate productivity. You can open and arrange multiple apps—like your browser, Google Docs, and your favorite music—across enormous virtual displays that surround you. Unique features let you place Chrome tabs in sweeping arcs, join Google Meet video calls, and expand participants’ videos so you read every facial expression clearly, all while enjoying immersive clarity and privacy.
Galaxy XR isn’t just about viewing; it’s about doing and creating. New apps debut with the device, such as Adobe’s Project Pulsar for immersive video editing and Concepts for lifelike sketching. You can seamlessly connect a keyboard, mouse, or link a PC for a full desktop experience—transforming any environment into a professional-grade workstation. Gemini, Samsung’s AI assistant, plays a crucial creative role: instantly organize cluttered windows by voice and provide brainstorming support right in your workflow.
Exploration is reimagined with Galaxy XR’s AI power. Walk through city streets in 3D via Google Maps’ Immersive View, soar over the Grand Canyon, or revisit your old neighborhood—all from home. See a landmark and ask Gemini for its story, or use Circle to Search on any object around you for instant web info. For downtime, enjoy watching YouTube in 360° or convert cherished 2D memories into walk-through 3D photo albums. Gemini even offers real-time info about videos or games you watch, ensuring Galaxy XR is your all-in-one tool for work, discovery, and entertainment.
