Samsung takes on Apple’s Vision Pro with new Galaxy XR headset

Samsung has launched its Galaxy XR headset as a direct competitor to Apple’s Vision Pro, offering a more affordable option at $1,800—nearly half the price of Apple’s device. The Galaxy XR runs on Google’s Android XR OS and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 platform. It features a micro OLED display with 27 million pixels (surpassing Vision Pro’s 21 million), a resolution of 3,552 x 3,840, and a 90Hz refresh rate compared to Vision Pro’s 120Hz. Weighing 545 grams, it is lighter than Apple’s headset, which weighs between 750g and 800g. The device supports up to two hours of general use and two and a half hours of video playback, and includes multiple cameras for pass-through, world tracking, and eye tracking. Samsung emphasizes ergonomic design for comfort, with a balanced frame to reduce facial pressure. The headset supports various XR-optimized experiences such as immersive 3