Title: Introducing Galaxy XR: Opening New Worlds
Publish Date: 10.21.2025
Category: Product

First step of Android XR ecosystem: Galaxy XR[1] introduces a new category of AI-native devices, with a broader XR roadmap of multiple form factors, including AI glasses.
 	Immersive yet comfortable design: Engineered with optimal balance between lightweight design and robustness for daily use, Galaxy XR delivers immersive experiences with long-term comfort.
 	Future of discovery, play, and work: Natural interactions through voice, vision, and gesture give you new ways to discover, play, and work with your favorite Android apps — all optimized for Galaxy XR and ready to use right out of the box.[2] Available today for $1,799.99.

Samsung Electronics today unveiled Galaxy XR, introducing a new category of AI-native devices designed to deliver immersive experiences in a form factor optimized for multimodal AI. As the first product built on the new Android XR platform developed together by Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm Technologies, Galaxy XR showcases the future of discovery, play, and work, enabling users to enjoy natural, deeply immersive experiences — from daily tasks to bold new frontiers. It’s the first step in Samsung’s long-term XR journey, with innovations to come across the full spectrum of XR form factors, including AI glasses.

“With Galaxy XR, Samsung is introducing a brand-new ecosystem of mobile devices,” said Won-Joon Choi, Chief Operating Officer of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Built on Android XR, Galaxy XR expands the vision for mobile AI into a new frontier of immersive and meaningful possibilities, allowing XR to move from concept to everyday reality, for both the industry and users.”

“Android XR is the first Android platform built entirely for the Gemini era, and we are incredibly excited to take a significant leap forward today with the launch of Galaxy XR”, said Sameer Samat, President of Android Ecosystem at Google. “Through our partnership with Samsung, Android XR will unlock entirely new ways to explore, connect, and create, building an open, unified platform for the next evolution of computing.”

“Galaxy XR embodies our vision for the future, where the synergy of AI and XR transforms the possibilities of personal computing,” said Alex Katouzian, Group GM of Mobile, Compute & XR at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “We're thrilled to be collaborating on this initiative, as Galaxy XR will help to bring new use cases across various industries and pave the way for exciting multi-device experiences, all enabled by our work with Samsung and Google.


Designed to Unlock the Full Power of Multimodal AI
Galaxy XR is unlocking new possibilities with multimodal AI, transforming how people connect with the world through technology in their daily lives.

To bring Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm’s vision for AI to life, Galaxy XR is the first product built on the new Android XR platform, which has Gemini[3] embedded right from the start. With Gemini integrated at the system level, Galaxy XR doesn’t feel like a tool following users’ commands but a new type of AI companion that helps them manage their tasks, delivering natural and intuitive interactions through voice, vision, and gesture. In the form of a headset, it understands users’ surroundings by seeing what they see and hearing what they hear. This allows Galaxy XR to respond in conversational ways that feel natural and human, giving users entirely new ways of interacting with technology.




Open Collaboration Brings a Scalable Android XR Ecosystem
As part of a long-term vision for XR, Samsung has built a new XR ecosystem in partnership with Google and Qualcomm, opening new possibilities for the industry.

Co-developed with Google and Qualcomm, Android XR is a powerful platform that puts AI at the center of the experience. It is designed to scale across a variety of form factors, from headsets to AI glasses and beyond, and Galaxy XR benefits from the strength of its open, scalable ecosystem. All apps built on the Android platform work right out of the box[4] on Galaxy XR, ensuring users can enjoy the familiar mobile experiences they already love and making the device as useful day-to-day as it is groundbreaking. Since the platform is built on OpenXR standards, it’s easy for developers using OpenXR, WebXR, or Unity to bring their experiences to Galaxy XR — offering them more ways to scale and giving consumers more choices.
Discover, Work, and Play Without Boundaries 


Galaxy XR has been carefully engineered with a human-centric design to deliver long-term comfort. Through a combination of its shape, advanced materials, and the structural optimization of each component, Galaxy XR achieves an optimal balance between lightweight design and robustness for daily use. The headset’s ergonomically balanced frame distributes pressure across the forehead and the back of the head, minimizing facial discomfort while providing steady support. The battery pack is separate from the headset, making the device more compact, light, and comfortable to wear. Galaxy XR also features a detachable light shield, offering comfort when removed and deeper immersion by blocking external light when attached. These thoughtful innovations allow Galaxy XR users to fully engage in XR experiences with ease.

Galaxy XR opens entirely new dimensions of discovery, providing a wide array of experiences optimized for XR such as Google Maps, YouTube, Circle to Search, and Google Photos.

 	Travel and search with Google Maps: Users can use Gemini as a guide to navigate to any place on Google Maps and ask for personalized suggestions about nearby places while exploring the world in immersive 3D maps.
 	Deep-dive into content with AI: Users can naturally ask Gemini to find the content they want to see on YouTube and get more information about the video they are watching — unlocking richer learning and entertainment experiences.
 	See more with video pass through and Circle to Search:[5] In pass through mode, users can see the physical world around them and draw a circle with their hand to instantly search for information about anything in front of them.
 	Auto-spatialize videos and photos into 3D: View your 2D photos or videos with added depth and dimension. Google Photos[6] with Media Auto Spatialization turns memories into immersive experiences.



Thanks to its advanced sensors, cameras, and powerful hardware, Galaxy XR can precisely track users’ head, hand, and eye movement and make these experiences truly immersive. The device’s microphones are strategically placed and supported by software to filter out external noises and capture the wearer’s voice clearly. Through Galaxy XR, users can explore both virtual and real worlds in XR-specialized apps using natural physical interaction, with assistance from Gemini.

Galaxy XR also opens new levels of immersion in entertainment[7] — including sports and gaming — with its powerful hardware and superior performance.

 	Immersive viewing experiences: Users can stream their favorite shows on a 4K Micro-OLED screen that feels like a personal theater.
 	Sports experiences: Sports fans can watch multiple games at the same time, feeling as if they are right in the stadium.
 	AI-enhanced gaming experiences: While playing XR-specialized games, users can chat with Gemini for real-time coaching, tips, and enhanced gameplay experiences.
 	Create and edit in 3D: Project Pulsar from Adobe makes cinematic video edits easy — users can add 3D depth and layer captions or icons behind subjects on a larger-than-life canvas.

Powered by Snapdragon® XR2+ Gen 2, Galaxy XR delivers next generation immersive experiences with visual clarity and advanced AI through the Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU.[8] Plus, 2.5 hours of battery usage time[9] enables users to enjoy their favorite content in total, uninterrupted immersion. Combined with its immersive sound and ultra-high-resolution displays, Galaxy XR places users at the center of extended worlds optimized for XR.



Samsung is also committed to meeting a wide range of use cases for enterprise needs such as virtual training in heavy industry and construction, including a partnership with Samsung Heavy Industries to utilize Galaxy XR for virtual shipbuilding training for work productivity and safety. We also partnered with Qualcomm Technologies to utilize their efforts with Snapdragon Spaces™ technology to tap into an Enterprise ISV ecosystem, giving developers the tools to bring their applications to Galaxy XR and create new opportunities for the enterprise world to adopt business solutions optimized for Android XR. Together, these collaborations bring enterprise-ready XR capabilities that enable advanced training, co-design of solutions, and secure remote collaboration.

As part of its broader XR roadmap, Samsung is developing multiple form factors, including AI glasses. In collaboration with Google, Samsung is working with pioneering lifestyle brand Warby Parker, known for leveraging technology to create beautifully designed eyewear and deliver exceptional customer experiences. At the same time, Samsung is also partnering with Gentle Monster to bring stylish, fashion-forward eyewear that blends cutting-edge AI-native technology with cultural influence and design leadership. Seamlessly connected to the Android XR ecosystem, these devices will pair advanced XR capabilities with style, comfort, and practicality, bringing boundary-free discovery, work, and play into daily life.


Availability
Galaxy XR is available in the U.S. starting 10 p.m. ET on Oct. 21 at samsung.com and Samsung Experience Stores for $1,799.99.

Samsung.com is offering a 24-month financing option and Samsung Experience Stores is offering 12- and 24-month financing options.[10]

Customers can also purchase the Galaxy XR Travel Case and Galaxy XR Controller for $249.99 each.

Those who purchase Galaxy XR by the end of 2025 will also enjoy the exclusive benefits of The Explorer Pack, which is worth more than $1,000. This benefit bundle includes 12 months of access to Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium, Google Play Pass, and XR Pack of specialized XR content.[11].
Specifications

[1] You must be 13 or over to wear Galaxy XR. Battery pack connection is required to use the device. Users should not wear the device in moving vehicles or during activities that require focus - including cycling, driving, or physical exercise. Doing so may cause distraction and increase the risk of discomfort or injury.
[2] Some apps may require download from the Google Play Store and may require subscription or payment. App availability and features may vary by language.
[3] Gemini is a trademark of Google LLC. Gemini Live feature requires internet connection and Google Account login. Service availability may vary by language and device model. Features may differ depending on subscription and results may vary. Compatible with certain features and certain accounts. Currently, you can use a personal Google Account that you manage on your own, or a work or school account for which your administrator has enabled access to Gemini. You must be 13 or over to use Gemini with a personal or school Google Account and 18 or over to use Gemini with a work account
[4] Some apps may require download from the Google Play Store and may require subscription or payment. App availability and features may vary by language.
[5] Works with compatible apps. Requires internet connection; results may vary by uniqueness, clarity and framing of circled image and related factors. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Google is a trademark of Google LLC.
[6] Requires Gmail account. Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, AVIF, HEIC, and most RAW files, and video formats MP4, MOV, M4V, AVI, MKV, and 3GP. Google, Google Photos and Gmail are trademarks of Google LLC.
[7] Some apps may require download from the Google Play Store and may require subscription or payment. App availability and features may vary by language.
[8] Actual performance will depend on user environment, conditions and pre-installed software and applications.
[9] Video playback tested with Wi-Fi connected turned on and 2D video playback from YouTube playing in a virtual environment. Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, device settings, the number of times charged, and many other factors.
[10] Financing options include: $75.01 per month for 24 months or $149 per month for 12 months.
[11] XR Pack content bundle includes a 3-month subscription to YouTube TV, a 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass, NFL PRO ERA, Project Pulsar from Adobe, Asteroid, and Calm.