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Samsung Reportedly Sets October 21 Reveal for Android XR Headset, Moves TriFold to a Later Event

Reports tie the schedule change to marketing coordination plus quality checks.

Overview

  • ET News says the headset will be introduced in an online-only event, with sales expected to be handled through Samsung’s website and preorders likely to open immediately after the reveal.
  • Initial shipments are reportedly targeted at about 100,000 units, with production to be adjusted based on demand.
  • Pricing is rumored to land around KRW 2 million, positioning the device below Apple’s Vision Pro and above Meta’s Quest 3.
  • The headset is said to run Android XR developed with Google and Qualcomm, with expected features including Gemini integration, passthrough, and natural multimodal input.
  • The Galaxy TriFold is now tipped for a separate announcement toward late October or November, while lightweight XR glasses developed with Google are reportedly planned for early next year.