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Samsung Launches Galaxy XR Headset at $1,799 to Challenge Apple Vision Pro

Built on Android XR with Gemini, the device showcases a joint Samsung‑Google‑Qualcomm push for an open mixed‑reality platform.

Samsung presentó los Galaxy XR, anteojos de realidad mixta; permiten ver apps generadas frente a nuestros ojos y, al mismo tiempo, la habitación en la que estamos, para interactuar con los objetos y recibir información sobre ellos
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Overview

  • The first flagship on Android XR is on sale now in the United States and South Korea, priced at $1,799.
  • Galaxy XR features dual Micro‑OLED panels at 3552 x 3840 per eye up to 90 Hz, powered by Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 with 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.
  • At 545 grams, the headset undercuts Vision Pro’s weight and price, with Google services like YouTube, Maps and Circle to Search optimized for immersive use.
  • Gemini enables multimodal control through voice, vision and hand gestures, with eye, head and hand tracking supported by multiple cameras and sensors.
  • Battery life is rated at about 2 to 2.5 hours and relies on a detachable external pack of roughly 300 grams, with optional controllers sold separately at $249.