Samsung has officially launched its long-awaited eXtended Reality headset, the Galaxy XR. With the launch, the Galaxy device manufacturer unveiled its complete specifications, design, and pricing.
Samsung announced that it was working on a mixed reality headset for the first time in 2023, and today the Korean tech giant adds this brand-new product to their ecosystem. Below you can check the complete official specifications of the Galaxy XR.
Specifications shared on Samsung newsroom
Galaxy XR Specifications Memory 16GB Memory
256GB StorageDisplay 3,552 x 3,840, 27 million pixels Micro-OLED
6.3‑micron pixel pitch
95% DCI‑P3
Refresh rates: 60Hz, 72Hz (Default), 90Hz (Up to, upon service request)
Field of View
109 degrees horizontal and 100 degrees verticalChip Snapdragon® XR2+ Gen 2 Platform Camera Supports 3D Photo & video capture
18mm / F2.0
6.5MP*
*Resolution may vary depending on use caseSensors Two High-resolution Pass-through cameras
Six World-facing tracking cameras
Four Eye-tracking Cameras
Five Inertial Measurement Units(IMUs)
One Depth sensor
One Flicker sensorOptic (Iris) Supports iris recognition
– Use iris recognition to unlock the device and to enter passwords in certain apps.Audio and Video Two, 2-Way speaker(Woofer + Tweeter)
Six Microphones array
– Multiple microphones among the six microphones support beamforming feature depending on the use case
Audio Playback
– Codec : MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/ AAC+/ eAAC+, Vorbis, FLAC, Opus,
Dolby Digital (AC3), Dolby Digital Plus(E-AC3) , Dolby ATMOS(E-AC3 JOC, AC4)
Video Playing Resolution
UHD 8K(7680 x 4320)@60fps
Video Playback (Supports HDR10 and HLG)
– Codec : H.263, H.264, HEVC, MV-HEVC, MPEG-4, VC-1, VP8, VP9, AV1Battery Up to 2 hours of general use*
Video watching up to 2.5 hours**
Galaxy XR can be used while charging the battery.
*Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, and many other factors. General usage tested with Wi-Fi connection turned on, video playback from YouTube playing in a virtual environment, Google Chrome internet browser with three websites open and Google Meet with Avatar setting turned on.
**Video playback tested in a virtual environment using 2D video content from YouTube.Connectivity Wi-Fi 7(802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
BT 5.4 (Up to)Interpupillary Distance (IPD) 54~70mm
Vision Correction
Galaxy XR supports vision correction through separately purchasable optical-inserts.*
*Prescription lenses are sold separately.Weight 545g* (w/ forehead cushion)
Weight may vary depending on whether light shield is attached or not
Separate battery weighs 302g.
*The weight of the product specified above includes the weight of the device with the Forehead cushion only. The weight of the product was measured without other attachments such as Cushion size adjusters and Light shields.
Galaxy XR Design
The Galaxy XR comes with a mono band and an elegant design. With only 545 grams of weight, it is far better than Apple’s Vision Pro for long-term use.
Galaxy XR Prices
After years of development, the brand finally brings this machine to the US and Korean markets with acceptable pricing. The XR comes with a single 256GB storage variant, which is priced at $1,799 in the US and 2,690,000 won in Korea.
