Samsung presents its Galaxy XR mixed reality glasses, Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 and with the help of Google Gemini

Recently we have seen how Apple has renewed its Apple Vision Pro mixed reality set. An internal renovation that has been practically limited to introducing its new processor Apple M5. Samsung has been giving clues for a long time XR glasses set to face the Apple device, and has finally presented its new Galaxy XR. These new glasses Samsung Galaxy XR have been developed in collaboration with Google to enter a Android based operating system.

New Samsung Galaxy XR with Android XR

As for the characteristicsthese glasses include a Qualcomm processor designed for mixed reality, the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2. With this processor, 20% more performance is achieved on the CPU and 15% on the GPU, and it is accompanied by a single configuration of 16GB RAM and 256GB of storage, without the possibility of expansion. The lenses are 4K Micro-OLED type that they have up to 72Hz refresh rate, although it is possible to increase this amount to 90 Hz. Its field of view is 109º horizontally and 100º vertically.

They come with the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2

To be able to see outside, the Galaxy XR has 2 cameras 18 mm wide angle and f/1.8 aperture with a quality of 6.5 MP. To interact with the outside and see around it has 6 camerasin addition to a depth sensor and 5 IMU sensors (Inertial Measurement Unit, or Inertial Measurement Unit) that allows detect all the head movements. Control is via eye tracking, hand gestures, and voice commands, though you can also use Samsung controllers sold separately. You can increase security in certain apps or for access to the glasses with the iris recognition.

Multiple cameras will allow you to show you the outside and see around

Of course, the artificial intelligence It is present in these Galaxy XR from the hand of its collaborator, Google. Gemini works on this new set with voice commands and gesturesyou can also access the exterior cameras to make you see what’s around. To complement this new set, Google has also updated their most popular applications for use with the Galaxy XR. You will be able to see in augmented reality Google, Maps, YouTube or Photosalthough developers are also offering applications adapted to this new environment.

Google Gemini will help you see what’s around you

The glasses are heavy 545 gramsto which we must add another 302 of the battery that will allow you to use, according to Samsung, up to 2.5 hours of video playback in this new mixed reality set.

The glasses They are now available to buybut unfortunately at the moment only in the United States and Korea. They have a price of $1,799 and in addition to the glasses, in the package includes battery and the cables necessary to charge and connect it, although Controllers are NOT included. Along with the hardware, it has also been added a complete software package which includes subscription to several services, as well as adapted applications, among which we find 1 year of Google Gemini Pro, YouTube Premium or the pass for the 2025/2026 NBA league.

These are your complete specifications.

Memory and storage

RAM memory: 16 GB
Internal storage: 256GB

Screen

Guy: Micro-OLED
Resolution: 3,552 × 3,840 pixels (27 million pixels)
Pixel pitch: 6.3 µm (micrometers)
Color coverage: 95% DCI-P3
Update Rates:
- 60Hz
- 72Hz (default)
- 90 Hz (optional, upon service request)
Field of view (FOV):
- 109° horizontal
- 100° vertical

Chip and performance

Platform: Qualcomm Snapdragon® XR2+ Gen 2

Cameras

Compatibility: Capture photos and videos in 3D
Optical specifications:
- Focal length: 18mm
- Aperture: f/2.0
- Resolution: 6.5 MP*
- Resolution may vary depending on use.

Sensors

2 high-resolution image pass-through cameras (Pass-through)
6 external tracking cameras (World-facing)
4 eye-tracking cameras
5 inertial measurement units (IMU)
1 depth sensor
1 flicker sensor

Optical recognition (Iris)

Compatible with iris recognition
Allows unlock the device and authenticate in apps through iris

Audio and video

Speakers: Double two-way speaker (woofer + tweeter)
Microphones:
- 6 microphones with stand beamforming depending on use
Supported audio formats:
- MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, Vorbis, FLAC, Opus,
  Dolby Digital (AC3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC3),
  Dolby ATMOS (E-AC3 JOC, AC4)
Video playback:
- Maximum resolution: UHD 8K (7680 × 4320) @60fps
- HDR Compatibility: HDR10 and HLG
- Supported video codecs:
  H.263, H.264, HEVC, MV-HEVC, MPEG-4, VC-1, VP8, VP9, AV1

Battery

Duration:
- Until 2 hours general purpose
- Until 2.5 hours video playback
Use while charging: Yes, it can be used while charging
External battery weight: ≈ 304g