Samsung's Galaxy XR headset to take on Apple with help from Google and Qualcomm

Samsung has launched its new Galaxy XR headset, developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm, positioning it as a direct competitor to Apple’s Vision Pro. Priced around $1,799, it runs on the newly created Android XR platform and integrates Google’s Gemini AI for voice, vision, gesture, and eye/hand tracking, enabling immersive mixed‑reality experiences. The headset features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, high-resolution micro-OLED displays, passthrough cameras, eye and hand tracking, and a detachable battery, all designed for comfort and extended use. Samsung aims to expand its XR ecosystem with future devices, including smart glasses and lighter headsets, signaling a serious push into the extended-reality market with a premium yet more accessible alternative to existing competitors.
*This news was published by The Hindu on October 22, 2025.*

 

 

 

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