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Reports Point to Oct. 15 Pre‑Registration, Late‑October Launch for Samsung’s Galaxy XR Headset

Sources indicate a Korea‑first debut for Samsung’s premium Android XR device developed with Qualcomm alongside Google.

Samsung Project Moohan headset and the Android XR logo at Samsung Unpacked 2025
The Project Moohan headset on our own Phil Michaels
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Overview

  • Multiple Korean reports say pre‑registration will open October 15, with unveiling and sales expected around October 21–22.
  • The headset, internally called Project Moohan and likely branded Galaxy XR, is built on Google’s Android XR with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2.
  • Google’s Sameer Samat and Qualcomm’s Alex Katouzian say recent refinements improved weight balance, comfort, light ingress, and Gemini AI integration.
  • Leaks point to 1.3‑inch Micro‑OLED panels at 3552×3840 per eye and a premium U.S. price in roughly the $1,800–$3,000 range.
  • Availability is expected to start in South Korea and parts of Asia, with reports of demo units in Samsung stores from October 20 and a limited initial run possibly near 100,000 units.