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Samsung Electronics has officially entered the extended reality (XR) market with its new Galaxy XR headset, unveiled on Tuesday. Priced at $1,799, the device costs nearly half of Apple’s Vision Pro and is powered by Google’s Android XR operating system and Gemini AI technology, along with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip. The launch marks a major step in Samsung’s decade-long pursuit of immersive computing devices under its “Project Moohan”collaboration with Google and Qualcomm.
The Galaxy XR blends virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) experiences, allowing users to watch YouTube videos, play games, and interact with their surroundings. Through Google’s Gemini AI, the headset can analyze real-world objects and provide contextual information or directions, creating an immersive, intelligent experience that Apple has yet to match. According to analysts, Google’s software integration adds significant value, estimated at around $1,000, to Samsung’s new device.
Customers purchasing the Galaxy XR in 2025 will enjoy 12 months of Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium, Google Play Pass, and exclusive XR content. Samsung and Google have also announced partnerships with eyewear brands Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, signaling plans for lighter, AI-powered smart glasses in the future.
While Meta continues to dominate the VR market with roughly 80% share, and Apple competes at the high end, Samsung’s Galaxy XR could emerge as a strong contender in both enterprise and premium consumer markets due to its competitive price and AI integration. Despite challenges in the shrinking global VR market—forecasted to decline 20% year-over-year in 2025—Samsung’s timing and AI collaboration may help reshape the future of immersive computing.
