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Galaxy XR
Galaxy XR

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Launch
Version October 2025
Display
Type Dual Micro-OLED panels
Resolution 3,552 × 3,840 per eye (29 million total pixels)
Refresh rate 60Hz, 72Hz (Default), up to 90Hz
Field of view 109° Horizontal / 100° Vertical
Brightness High-peak brightness with 95% DCI-P3 color gamut
HDR Supports HDR10 and HLG video playback
Optics
Lens type Even HAO 2.0 (Holistic Adaptive Optics) – specialized high-definition lenses
IPD adjustment Electronic/Mechanical adjustment (54mm – 70mm)
Eye relief Supports separately purchasable Kodak prescription optical inserts
Tracking & Input
Tracking type 6-DOF Inside-out tracking
Controller tracking Supports dedicated Galaxy XR Controllers (sold separately)
Hand tracking High-precision via 6 world-facing cameras
Eye tracking Yes (4 interior cameras)
Facial tracking Included; supports natural expressions for avatars
Performance
Processor / Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2
RAM 16GB
Storage 256GB (No microSD expansion)
Mixed Reality Features
Passthrough High-resolution Full-Color Passthrough via dual 6.5MP cameras
Depth sensing Built-in Depth Sensor and Flicker Sensor for environmental mapping
Audio
Built-in audio Two 2-way speakers (Woofer + Tweeter) with Dolby Atmos
3.5mm jack No (supports USB-C and Bluetooth audio)
Mic 6-microphone array with beamforming
Connectivity
Wired Proprietary power connector; USB-C (for data transfer only)
Wireless Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4
PCVR support Supported via wireless streaming/link apps
Compatibility
Platforms Android XR (Google Play Store ecosystem)
Supported OS Android XR (powered by Google, optimized for Gemini AI)
Comfort
Weight 545g (Headset) / 302g (External battery pack)
Strap type Ergonomic side bands with forehead cushion to distribute pressure
Face interface Fabric-based soft-touch interface; light shield included
Battery
Battery life ~2 hours (General use) / 2.5 hours (Video playback)
Charging method USB-C (charging the external puck)
External battery support Required (Tethered external battery design)
Misc
Inside the box Galaxy XR Headset, External Battery Pack, Forehead Cushion, Light Shield, Lens Cleaning Cloth, USB-C Cable & Power Adapter
Price $1,799.99 USD (Controllers and Travel Case sold separately for $249.99 each)