Samsung Galaxy XR Headset Price and Specifications; Available in UK
Samsung's Galaxy XR mixed reality headset is now available in the UK from Samsung’s online store for £1,699, with general availability beginning July 8, 2026, and pre-orders commencing in mid-June. It previously launched in the US and Korea in October 2025. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 and running Android XR with Google Gemini AI, the.
London, UK – July 11, 2026 – Extended reality enthusiasts in the United Kingdom can finally get their hands on Samsung's groundbreaking Galaxy XR headset. After its initial launch in Korea and the US in October 2025, the innovative mixed reality device is now available for purchase directly from Samsung’s online store in the UK. Pre-orders for the headset commenced in mid-June 2026, with general availability starting July 8, 2026.
UK Arrival & Pricing
The Samsung Galaxy XR headset enters the competitive UK market with a recommended retail price of £1,699. This positions it as a premium offering, though significantly more accessible than Apple’s Vision Pro, which launched in the UK starting at £3,499. The device was highly anticipated since its global unveiling in October 2025, where it initially launched in the US for $1,799 and in Korea for KRW 2,690,000. Samsung Galaxy XR Headset Pre-Orders Begin in UK; Check Price, Key Specifications and India Availability.
Galaxy XR: A Glimpse at the Future
Co-developed with Google and powered by Qualcomm, the Samsung Galaxy XR headset is a pivotal device, being the first to run on the Android XR operating system. It marks Samsung's significant re-entry into the immersive tech space, aiming to blend virtual and augmented realities seamlessly. The headset is deeply integrated with Google's Gemini AI, offering multimodal AI capabilities that respond to voice, vision, and gestures, creating an intuitive and intelligent user experience. This AI integration allows for contextual responses and an elevated interaction with digital content and the real world alike.
Under the Hood: Key Specifications
The Galaxy XR boasts cutting-edge hardware designed for immersive experiences:
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 SoC, offering a 20% faster CPU and 15% higher GPU frequency than the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 found in some rival headsets.
- Display: Dual 1.3-inch Micro-OLED displays, providing an impressive resolution of 3,552 x 3,840 pixels per eye, totaling 27 million pixels. This surpasses the Apple Vision Pro's 23 million pixels.
- Refresh Rate: A default refresh rate of 72Hz, with a maximum of 90Hz.
- Memory & Storage: Equipped with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
- Field of View: A wide 109-degree field of view, enhancing immersion.
- Tracking: Advanced eye tracking, hand tracking, and an iris sensor for biometric authentication.
- Cameras: Features two 6.5-megapixel front-facing cameras for passthrough video, six world-facing cameras for positional tracking, and four internal eye-tracking cameras.
- Audio: Integrated two-way speakers with separate woofers and tweeters for spatial audio, complemented by a six-microphone array for clear voice input.
- Battery: An external, tethered 302g battery pack provides approximately two hours of general use or up to 2.5 hours of 2D video playback, with the option to use the headset while charging. The headset itself weighs 545g.
- Connectivity: Supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
Indian Market Outlook
While the Samsung Galaxy XR headset has now expanded its global availability to the UK, official pricing and launch dates for the Indian market are yet to be announced. At its US launch, the $1,799 price point roughly translated to between Rs. 1,58,000 and Rs. 1,65,000 at the time. Indian consumers eager to experience Samsung's take on mixed reality will need to await further announcements regarding local availability and specific pricing. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Price, Specs; Everything to Expect Ahead of July 22 Launch.
Competition in the XR Space
The Galaxy XR enters a burgeoning extended reality market alongside established players. Its £1,699 UK price positions it squarely between the high-end Apple Vision Pro (£3,499) and more affordable options like the Meta Quest 3, which typically retails for around £450-£500. Samsung and Google's emphasis on the Android XR ecosystem and integrated AI aims to carve out a distinct niche in this rapidly evolving sector.
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