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Samsung Starts Sales of Galaxy XR in U.S. and South Korea at $1,799

The first Android XR headset leans on Gemini-powered controls, with reviews citing superb screens, sparse content, plus comfort questions.

Overview

  • Customers can buy Galaxy XR now in the U.S. and South Korea for $1,799, with optional motion controllers priced at about $250.
  • Dual micro‑OLED panels deliver 3,552×3,840 pixels per eye at up to 90Hz, paired with Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2, 16GB RAM and 256GB storage.
  • An external battery pack included in the box powers roughly two hours of mixed use, and Samsung also bundles a 25W USB‑C charger and comfort accessories.
  • Multimodal features integrate Gemini for voice, eye and hand input, including Circle to Search object recognition in passthrough.
  • Early coverage frames the headset as a premium early‑adopter device that undercuts Apple’s Vision Pro yet remains far pricier than Meta’s Quest 3.