Samsung's XR Headset to Compete Against Apple's Vision Pro

Samsung’s XR Headset will release its virtual reality (VR) headset as a beta version for developers later in October. The final product may be released ending of 2025 or early 2025.

The headset release was hinted at during the Galaxy Unpacked 2024 by Smasung’s senior executive, TM Roh. The tech giant is reportedly collaborating with Google for the VR headset, which is expected to compete against Apple’s Vision Pro. In addition, Samsung’s XR Headset may be run on an Android OS.

One of Google’s senior executives, Rick Osterloh confirmed the XR Headset collaboration between the two companies at the Galaxy Unpacked 2024.

Samsung’s XR Headset and Reasons For its Delayed Released

It has been reported that the headset is delayed due to some technical difficulties. It was passed on that the headset would need a more thorough refining. This could have consequently led to the drawback in the release date to the next year. Both Samsung and Google are speculated to be working on refining the technology.

It has been further confirmed that Samsung will use the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 for its VR devices. However, speculations of the dealy have arisen due to the likelihood of a new chipset release called the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 3.

However, the South Korean company could even hold a showcase of the product during the Samsung Developers Conference, to be held in October.

Galaxy Ring by Samsung has been Unveiled at Unpacked 2024.