Best for Android XR
Samsung Galaxy XR
by Samsung
4.1
Samsung and Google's mixed reality headset — Android XR platform, Galaxy AI integration, and a more accessible price than Vision Pro.
Starting at
Check Best Price →$1299
Android XR platform (Google)
Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2
Galaxy AI multimodal assistant
High-res pancake lens displays
Full color passthrough AR
Hand, eye, and controller tracking
Full Review
Samsung Galaxy XR is built on Google's Android XR platform with Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2, featuring high-resolution pancake displays, full color passthrough, Galaxy AI integration, hand and eye tracking, and access to the Android and Google app ecosystem.
What We Like
- More accessible price than Apple Vision Pro
- Android XR gives access to huge app ecosystem
- Galaxy AI integration is deeply useful
- Lighter and more comfortable than Vision Pro
- Google apps (Maps, YouTube, etc.) natively
What Could Be Better
- New platform — app ecosystem still growing
- Display not quite Vision Pro quality
- Requires Samsung/Android for best experience
- First generation product with expected rough edges
Technical Specifications
weight~490g
battery~2.5 hours
displayDual LCD pancake lens, 2K+ per eye
cameraColor passthrough cameras, depth sensor
audioIntegrated spatial speakers
connectivityWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
compatibilityStandalone (Android XR), Samsung Galaxy link
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