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Samsung’s Galaxy XR Hits Stores With Gemini-Powered Android XR at $1,799

Early coverage highlights sharp micro‑OLED visuals plus Gemini‑powered controls, with questions about content depth, battery life, controller pricing.

A photo of the Samsung Galaxy XR headset sitting on a pile of books, angled away to show the lenses and back knob.
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A photo of the Samsung Galaxy XR headset from the right side sitting atop a pedestal angled downward.

Overview

  • Sales have begun in the United States and South Korea at $1,799, with an Explorer Pack promo offering subscriptions like Google AI Pro, YouTube services and Adobe Project Pulsar valued at over $1,140.
  • The headset debuts Android XR with deep Google and Samsung integration, shipping with apps such as Gemini, Maps, YouTube, Google Play, Galaxy Store, Samsung Internet and PC/phone mirroring tools.
  • Core hardware includes dual high‑resolution micro‑OLED displays, eye tracking, full 10‑finger hand tracking and a listed weight of about 545 grams.
  • Power comes from an external pack rated for roughly two hours of mixed use, and the box unusually includes a 25W USB‑C PD PPS charger, cable and fit accessories.
  • Motion controllers are not included, cost $249, and briefly sold out before returning to stock in the USA, as reviewers note a thin catalog of XR‑native apps despite OpenXR and Google Play support.