Samsung Galaxy XR 'Project Moohan' Officially Revealed: Headset XR Sophisticated Challenger Apple Vision Pro

Samsung Galaxy XR is claimed to have up to 2 hours of durability (photo: x @CeotechI)

JAKARTA - Samsung is finally ready to step into the Extended Reality (XR) world with its newest device called the Samsung Galaxy XR, known internally as Project Moohan. This headset was developed with Google and Qualcomm, and became the first device to use Google's Android XR platform.

After months of being shown only partially, now its official render and full details have finally been revealed providing a complete picture of Samsung's design, features, and advanced specifications.

Samsung pays great attention to the convenience and design of the Galaxy XR. This headset weighs only 545 grams, making it lighter than the Apple Vision Pro which weighs between 600650 grams.

The inside of the headset is coated with fine textured soft materials that make it comfortable to wear for a long time. There are pads around the lens and on the nose that ensure the pressure does not fall on the user's nose. The back strap is equipped with an adjustment dial so that the headset can be installed stably and comfortably.

On the front, the Galaxy XR features six cameras, two of which function as real-world cameras, as well as LED indicator lights to show the status of headset activity. There is also air ventilation at the bottom as well as microphones and hand movements sensors.

On the right, there is a touchpad that allows users to navigate the interface. With a long tap, users can re-centering, while double tapping allows for a quick switch between VR Mode and Pass-through Mode. On the left, there is a power port to connect external batteries.

At the top, there are two physical buttons volume buttons and Top Button. The top button functions to open the One UI XR launcher, and by pressing it for a long time, users can directly access Google Gemini, the headset's built-in AI assistant.

Samsung equips the Galaxy XR with a 4K resolution micro-OLED screen, presenting a total of 29 million pixels on its two screen panels. This figure far exceeds the Apple Vision Pro which has 23 million pixels.

The screen promises a live and sharp color with extraordinary visual clarity. Samsung claims this headset is capable of displaying an ultra-realistic visual experience thanks to the pixel density which reached 4,032 PPIs one of the highest in its class.

This headset performance is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2, the most advanced processor for XR devices today. This chip is claimed to have a GPU performance increase of 15% and a CPU of up to 20% compared to the previous generation.

This chip is also specifically optimized with Samsung and Google, making it capable of running 4.3K resolutions per eye, real-time AI processing, as well as audiopatial and efficient gesture tracking.

The Galaxy XR comes with a highly advanced multi-sensor tracking system. This headset is able to recognize hand movements, eye position, and even voice commands.

Hand tracking: Supported by a number of sensors in all four front corners of the headset and two additional sensors at the bottom near the nose.

Eye tracking: Motivated by four infrared cameras and AI technology that is able to recognize the position of the pupils and the direction of view with high precision.

Depth sensor: Located at the top of the center, helps headsets understand the surrounding environment spatially, including walls, floors, and objects in the room.

Voice tracking: The omnidirectional microphone that is able to distinguish user voices from the sound of the surrounding environment.

For immersive audio experience, Samsung provides the Galaxy XR with a two-way speaker system (woofer + tweeter) on both sides of the device. The audio spatial technology allows users to hear sounds from realistic directions according to the position in the virtual world.

This headset is accompanied by two XR Galaxy controllers with 6 Degrees of Freedom (6 DoF), analog sticks, and a haptic feedback. This feature promises a natural interaction experience in the virtual world, while increasing the level of immersion when playing games or exploring 3D content.

The Galaxy XR is claimed to last up to 2 hours for general use and 2.5 hours for video playback. This headset is connected to an external battery pack via a lightweight and flexible cable solution similar to the Apple Vision Pro.

Samsung has not disclosed the exact capacity of its battery, but it is said that the refill is quite fast and can be used when connected to external resources.

The Galaxy XR will run One UI XR, a new version of Samsung's operating system developed on Google's Android XR. This interface features 3D launchers with app icons such as Camera, Gallery, Internet, Chrome, Maps, YouTube, Photos, Play Store, and Netflix.

The top menu displays quick access to Google Gemini, headset settings, and home buttons. All UI elements are designed to operate with eyes, hand movements, or voice commands.

The following is a comparison of specifications between the Samsung Galaxy XR, Apple Vision Pro, and Meta Quest 3:

Samsung has yet to announce its official launch date, but reports from South Korea suggest that the Galaxy XR preregistration will begin October 15, 2025, with the official launch expected on October 21 or 22, 2025.

The price of the Galaxy XR is estimated to be in the range of 1,800 US dollars (around Rp28 million) approaching the price of the Apple Vision Pro which is sold starting at 3,499 US dollars. If this rumor is true, the Galaxy XR could be a serious challenger in the premium XR headset segment thanks to a combination of lightweight design, high performance, as well as deep integration with the Android and Google Gemini ecosystem.

With a 4K micro-OLED display, the XR2+ Gen 2 processor, advanced eye, hand, and voice tracking systems, as well as the intuitive One UI XR interface, the Samsung Galaxy XR appears ready to be the most powerful alternative to the Apple Vision Pro.

If it is properly launched this month, Samsung does not only seem to want to showcase technological innovation, but also has the ambition to strengthen its position as a new leader in the Android-based XR device era.