Be the first - Pre-order the Galaxy S25 Ultra today! Follow us on Google news!

SamMobile has affiliate and sponsored partnerships. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn a commission.

News For You
News For You
Notifications

Samsung XR headset to have another rival from Apple at launch

Virtual Reality
By 

Last updated: January 13th, 2025 at 14:27 UTC+01:00

Last month, Google and Samsung revealed Project Moohan, a prototype XR headset they developed together. Samsung has made its hardware and Google has provided it with the Android XR OS. Based on this prototype, the two companies are expected to launch an XR headset in late 2025 or early 2026.

The product will most likely launch as a Galaxy XR headset, and when it hits the market, it will have three main rivals, Apple’s Vision Pro, Meta’s Quest 3, and Vivo's upcoming XR headset. However, a new report from Mark Gurman claims that the Galaxy XR will have not one but two rivals from Apple.

A cheaper version of Apple Vision Pro could arrive early and cause trouble for Google's and Samsung's upcoming XR headset

According to various reports, Apple has been working on a more affordable version of the Vision Pro and the Cupertino-based tech giant will launch it in 2027, which means that it won’t be a threat to Google’s and Samsung’s XR headset at launch.

However, Mark Gurman, claims that launching an affordable version of the Vision Pro is an “urgent goal” for Apple. Despite that, the analyst claims that the company won’t be able to launch it in 2025. However, he hasn’t ruled out 2026 for the launch.

If the cheaper version of the Apple Vision Pro hits the market in 2026, the Galaxy XR headset will have to compete with it in addition to the Apple Vision Pro and Meta’s Quest 3, which might turn out to be very challenging for Google and Samsung.

What do we know about the Galaxy XR headset?

Samsung's first XR headset has “advanced displays,” passthrough capabilities, and the Play Store from where you will be able to download apps for it. The South Korean tech giant is also developing motion controllers for the product, allowing it to be compatible with many existing apps for Android.

The story continues after the video…

Google has already given us a look at how the applications will appear in the Galaxy XR headset and how the navigation on it will work. It has also confirmed that Android XR will support the company's Find My Device network. Hopefully, we will get to know more about it in the coming months.

Virtual Reality Android XRAppleApple Vision ProGoogleProject MoohanSamsung XRVision ProXR Buy Samsung S95D OLED TV
Scroll for more related content
News For You

You might also like

Galaxy S25 lets you access Google Gemini with side button

Galaxy S25 lets you access Google Gemini with side button

Last month, we learned that Samsung could update Galaxy smartphones to offer people the ability to summon Google Gemini by pressing and holding the power/side button. Well, that feature has finally arrived with the brand's latest flagship lineup of smartphones, the Galaxy S25 series. Let’s take a look. On Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy […]

  • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 hours ago
Galaxy S25 offers Gemini Advanced for free for six months

Galaxy S25 offers Gemini Advanced for free for six months

Yesterday, Samsung launched its new lineup of flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S25 series. At the event, the South Korean tech giant talked a lot about Gemini, as it enables a lot of functionalities on the new devices. In fact, the brand has equipped these phones with the ability to bring up Gemini when users press […]

  • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
  • 22 hours ago
Samsung XR software to improve with help from HTC VIVE team

Samsung XR software to improve with help from HTC VIVE team

During the Galaxy Unpacked event yesterday, Samsung unveiled three new high-end phones and teased a bunch of upcoming devices, including a dual-folding phone, XR headset, and AR/smart glasses. The company's first XR headset was displayed at the event, and ahead of its launch, its operating system is getting a boost from HTC's VIVE team. Google […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 1 day ago
Samsung unveils its first XR headset running Android XR

Samsung unveils its first XR headset running Android XR

A few weeks ago, Samsung unveiled its first extended reality (XR) headset prototype called Project Moohan. It said the company is working on new XR experiences with the help of Google's Android XR operating system. Samsung mentioned its Project Moohan XR headset in passing during the keynote. Samsung's first XR headset runs Android XR Today, […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 days ago
Samsung considers adding cameras to Galaxy Buds

Samsung considers adding cameras to Galaxy Buds

Samsung’s latest set of flagship wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds 3 and the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, are one of the best wireless earbuds in the market, offering cutting-edge features. However, the South Korean tech giant is planning to develop a version of the Galaxy Buds that will offer much more advanced features. According to […]

  • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 days ago
Samsung might showcase its XR headset tomorrow

Samsung might showcase its XR headset tomorrow

Samsung is holding the Galaxy Unpacked event in San Jose, California tomorrow. At the event, the company is going to launch its new flagship lineup of non-foldable smartphones, the Galaxy S25 series. However, the brand might have planned a very special surprise for us at the event, a deeper look at the company’s upcoming XR […]

  • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 days ago