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Reports Point to Sept. 29 Unpacked Debut for Samsung’s First Android XR Headset

Leaks point to a 2.5–4 million won price that undercuts Apple Vision Pro, with an initial run near 100,000 units.

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Overview

  • NewsWorks, cited by multiple outlets, reports sales will start in South Korea on October 13 before a gradual rollout to other markets.
  • Pricing is reportedly set between 2.5 million and 4 million won, translating to roughly $1,800 to as high as about $2,800 depending on the outlet’s conversion.
  • The device is said to run Google’s Android XR and use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2/XR2+ Gen 2 platform, though final specs remain unconfirmed.
  • Leaked hardware details include dual micro OLED 90Hz displays, 12 cameras, an external battery pack, and in some reports 16GB of RAM, all yet to be officially confirmed.
  • Some reports suggest possible “Galaxy XR” branding, with Samsung expected to target around 100,000 units shipped by the end of 2025.