Samsung Galaxy XR Reaches UK at £1,699 as Global Rollout Expands to Germany, France, and Canada

Samsung{"'"}s Galaxy XR headset is now available in the United Kingdom at £1,699, marking the first time Samsung{"'"}s flagship mixed-reality headset has been sold outside the United States and South Korea. General availability began July 8, with pre-orders through Samsung{"'"}s UK website.

What the Galaxy XR Offers

• Display: Dual 4.3K Micro-OLED panels delivering the sharpest passthrough of any consumer XR headset
• Platform: Android XR, co-developed with Google and Qualcomm, with full Google Play Store access
• Audio: Dolby Atmos spatial audio for immersive content
• Mixed Reality: Full-color passthrough enables AR experiences alongside VR content

Global Expansion Timeline

Samsung is following a phased rollout similar to Apple{"'"}s Vision Pro global launch strategy. After the UK, the next markets are expected to be:

• Germany: Expected late August 2026
• France: Expected September 2026
• Canada: Expected September 2026

How It Compares

At £1,699 (approximately $2,150 USD), the Galaxy XR sits between the Meta Quest 3 at $549 and the Apple Vision Pro at $3,499. Samsung{"'"}s advantage is the Android XR ecosystem with Google integration, while Apple offers a more polished software experience with visionOS. See our AR/VR buyer{"'"}s guide or browse all smart glasses and headsets.