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Samsung Unveils Galaxy XR: Cheaper Rival to Vision Pro

10/23/2025

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Samsung Launches Galaxy XR

Samsung Electronics has launched the Galaxy XR at $1,800, cheaper than Apple's Vision Pro.
The Galaxy XR is available in the United States and Korea.
It uses Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset.
It has dual 4K micro-OLED displays totaling 27 million pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate.
It supports mixed reality with advanced tracking and Google’s Gemini AI, offering up to two hours of general use and 2.5 hours of video playback.

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Samsung Unveils XR Headset

Samsung launched its Galaxy XR headset at $1,800, undercutting Apple's Vision Pro.
The headset features a Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, dual 4K micro-OLED displays with 27 million pixels, and a 90Hz refresh rate.
It operates on the new Android XR platform, enhancing compatibility with existing Android apps.
Weighing 545 grams, it offers up to 2.5 hours of video playback, but controllers are sold separately for $250.
Samsung emphasizes AI integration and comfort to appeal to users seeking a mixed reality experience.

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Samsung Launches Galaxy XR

Samsung Electronics has launched the Galaxy XR at $1,800, cheaper than Apple's Vision Pro.
The Galaxy XR is available in the United States and Korea.
It uses Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset.
It has dual 4K micro-OLED displays totaling 27 million pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate.
It supports mixed reality with advanced tracking and Google’s Gemini AI, offering up to two hours of general use and 2.5 hours of video playback.

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