Samsung Galaxy XR represents Samsung’s return to immersive hardware, created in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. The headset uses the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 processor and runs Android XR, Google’s next-generation spatial computing platform.
Galaxy XR focuses on high-performance display technology, ergonomic design, and deep integration with Samsung’s ecosystem of Galaxy devices. It supports both VR and passthrough AR, targeting productivity, entertainment, and enterprise users seeking an open and flexible platform.
Notable Projects & Achievements:
Joint development by Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm
Expected integration with Google Play XR apps and Galaxy ecosystem
Designed for both consumer and enterprise markets
Positioned as the flagship Android XR headset for 2025 and beyond
Specialization Areas:
Mixed reality and spatial computing
Android XR development platform
Productivity and entertainment experiences
Ecosystem integration with Galaxy devices
Enterprise and creative workflows
Industry Impact:
Strengthened Android XR as a competitive ecosystem to visionOS
Unified Google’s software and Samsung’s hardware expertise in XR
Expanded the availability of mixed reality to Android users
Positioned Samsung as a core partner in the next generation of spatial computing
Technologies & Platforms:
Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2, dual OLED displays, Android XR OS, full-color passthrough, eye and hand tracking, OpenXR, Galaxy ecosystem integration.
Samsung Galaxy XR marks a major advancement in Android-based spatial computing, bringing premium mixed reality hardware to the global market.
