Samsung Galaxy XR Headset Coming to UK, Canada, Germany & France in 2026

Samsung has confirmed the Galaxy XR headset will expand beyond its current US and South Korea availability to include the UK, Canada, Germany, and France in 2026. The expansion marks a significant push to establish Android XR as a global spatial computing platform.

What Is the Galaxy XR?

The Samsung Galaxy XR launched in October 2025 at $1,799 — roughly half the price of Apple Vision Pro's $3,499. It runs Android XR, co-developed by Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm, and features some of the sharpest displays in any headset: 3,552 × 3,840 pixels per eye (~29 million total pixels) with a 109-degree horizontal field of view. All Android apps run natively, and Google's AI is deeply integrated.

Why the Expansion Matters

Apple Vision Pro is currently available in 10+ countries. Samsung catching up internationally is critical for Android XR's developer ecosystem — app makers follow users, and users follow availability. The UK and Germany launches in particular give Samsung access to two of Europe's largest tech-savvy consumer markets.

Pricing for New Markets

Pricing hasn't been confirmed for the new markets, but the US $1,799 price converted at current rates suggests UK pricing around £1,499 and EU pricing around €1,699. Samsung hasn't announced an exact launch date beyond "2026." Check our Samsung Galaxy XR review for full specs and hands-on impressions.