Samsung Galaxy XR rival to Apple Vision Pro at half the price
Samsung Galaxy XR is now officially available with a design reminiscent of Apple Vision Pro, but at a much cheaper price.
After showing the first trailer of what he called “Project Moohan” a few months ago, Samsung makes Galaxy XR officialThe first mixed reality viewer with a design that reminds us of Apple Vision Pro. Coming to the point. Due to its capabilities, it also looks like a clear rival to Apple’s space computer, but its price is much more competitive.
Samsung a new mobile device ecosystem with the Galaxy XR. Built on Android XR, Galaxy
Galaxy XR specifications
The technical features of the Galaxy XR remind us of the features of Apple Vision Pro at many pointsIt has a very similar screen, many cameras that detect our movements, an iris reader and a very short battery life. One of the biggest differences is probably the chip, as the M5 leaves the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 far behind. In this table you will find the main specifications of the Galaxy XR:
| Features | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Memory | 16GB memory 256GB storage |
| Screen | 3,552 x 3,840, 27 million pixels Micro-OLED 4K Pixel pitch: 6.3 microns 95% DCI-P3 Refresh Rate: 60Hz / 72Hz (default) / 90Hz (on service request) |
| field of view | 109° horizontal 100° vertical |
| chip | Snapdragon XR2+ Generation 2 |
| Camera | Capture photos and videos in 3D 18mm/F2.0 6.5 MP (resolution may vary depending on usage situation) |
| sensors | 2 high resolution passing cameras 6 environmental monitoring cameras 4 eye tracking cameras 5 IMU (inertial measurement units) 1 depth sensor 1 vibration sensor |
| Optical (Iris) | iris recognition Allows you to unlock the device and enter passcodes into compatible apps |
| audio and video | 2 2-way speakers (woofer + tweeter) 6 microphones with beamforming function |
| Battery | Up to 2 hours of general use (varies depending on environment, functions and applications) Up to 2.5 hours of video playback (tested with 2D YouTube content in a virtual environment) Can be used while charging |
| Connection | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Interpupillary distance (IPD) | 54~70mm Supports vision correction via separately purchased optical add-ons |
| Weight | 545g (with forehead pad) Separate battery: 302g Weight may vary depending on accessories installed and can be measured without other accessories such as pad size adjusters and light protectors |
What Galaxy XR can do
Samsung showed Many functions your device can performfocusing on investment experiences, but more professional environments are not shown. Here’s what the Galaxy XR can do:
- Travel and search with Google Maps– Users can use Gemini as a guide to navigate anywhere on Google Maps and request personalized recommendations for nearby places while exploring the world in immersive 3D maps.
- Go deeper into the content with artificial intelligence– Users can naturally ask Gemini to search for the content they want to watch on YouTube and enjoy richer learning and entertainment experiences by learning more about the video they are watching.
- See more with pass mode and Mark to Call– In walk-through mode, users can see the physical world around them and instantly search for information about anything in front of them by drawing a circle with their hand.
- Automatically spatialize videos and photos in 3D– Bring your photos and videos to life by converting 2D images to 3D, transforming memories into immersive experiences, or reinventing them in entirely new ways.
- An immersive viewing experience– Users can watch their favorite shows on the 4K Micro-OLED display, giving the feeling of a personal theater.
- sports experiences– Sports fans can watch more than one match at the same time and feel like they are in the stadium.
- Game experiences enhanced by artificial intelligence– Users can chat with Gemini to receive real-time coaching, tips, and advanced gaming experiences while playing custom XR games.
- Create and edit in 3D– Adobe’s Pulsar project makes editing cinematic videos easy; users can add 3D depth and place captions or icons behind subjects on a surreal canvas.
Galaxy XR price and availability
The price of the Galaxy XR is in the middle zone between the Meta Quest and the Apple Vision Pro. Galaxy XR will be available at: Opens October 21 in the United States and October 22 in KoreaWe currently know nothing about its international expansion.
Price Galaxy XR starts at $1,799.99That’s $1,700 less than Apple Visio Pro. Samsung is also selling a travel case for the Galaxy XR and some controllers for the Galaxy XR for $250 each. We don’t know what the price will be in other countries.
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I’m Blaine Morgan, an experienced journalist and writer with over 8 years of experience in the tech industry. My expertise lies in writing about technology news and trends, covering everything from cutting-edge gadgets to emerging software developments. I’ve written for several leading publications including Gadget Onus where I am an author.
