Samsung Electronics today unveiled Galaxy XR, introducing a new category of AI-native devices designed to deliver immersive experiences in a form factor optimized for multimodal AI. As the first product built on the new Android XR platform developed together by Samsung, Google and Qualcomm Technologies, Galaxy XR showcases the future of discovery, play and work, enabling users to enjoy natural, deeply immersive experiences — from daily tasks to bold new frontiers. It’s the first step in Samsung’s long-term XR journey, with innovations to come across the full spectrum of XR form factors, including AI glasses.
“With Galaxy XR, Samsung is introducing a brand-new ecosystem of mobile devices,” said Won-Joon Choi, Chief Operating Officer of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Built on Android XR, Galaxy XR expands the vision for mobile AI into a new frontier of immersive and meaningful possibilities, allowing XR to move from concept to everyday reality, for both the industry and users.”
“Android XR is the first Android platform built entirely for the Gemini era, and we are incredibly excited to take a significant leap forward today with the launch of Galaxy XR,” said Sameer Samat, President of Android Ecosystem at Google. “Through our partnership with Samsung, Android XR will unlock entirely new ways to explore, connect and create, building an open, unified platform for the next evolution of computing.”
“Galaxy XR embodies our vision for the future, where the synergy of AI and XR transforms the possibilities of personal computing,” said Alex Katouzian, Group GM of Mobile, Compute & XR at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “We’re thrilled to be collaborating on this initiative, as Galaxy XR will help to bring new use cases across various industries and pave the way for exciting multi-device experiences, all enabled by our work with Samsung and Google.
A Seamless Blend of Realities
The Galaxy XR is designed to be your portal between the digital and physical worlds. Built on a foundation of premium Samsung hardware, it features stunning dual 4K Micro-OLED displays and a lightweight, comfortable design for extended use. The core experience is Mixed Reality (MR), which means digital content doesn’t just overlay your environment—it intelligently interacts with it.
This is enabled by a powerful array of sensors and high-resolution pass-through cameras, allowing you to fluidly switch between:
- Staying Present: Use the crystal-clear pass-through to see your physical surroundings while working on virtual, resizable screens arranged around you.
- Full Immersion: Block out the world with the optional light shield and dive into fully virtual environments, like a private 4K theater for watching movies or a dedicated stadium for sports.
AI at the Core: Your Gemini Co-Pilot
At the heart of the Galaxy XR experience is the deep integration of Google’s Gemini AI. The multimodal nature of Gemini means it can “see” what you see—both the virtual apps and the real world around you—making it the ultimate contextual companion:
- Real-Time Assistance: Ask Gemini for tips while playing a game, or for information about a landmark you’re exploring in a virtual Google Maps environment.
- Circle to Search (Spatial Edition): In pass-through mode, simply draw a circle with your hand over a real-world object (like a poster or a gadget) to instantly pull up search results, without breaking your flow.
- Auto-Spatialization: Bring your memories to life! Gemini and Google Photos work together to automatically transform your existing 2D photos and videos into immersive, dimensional 3D memories you can step back into.
Powered by Android XR: A Rich Ecosystem from Day One
The collaboration with Google means the Galaxy XR is immediately integrated into the vast and open Android ecosystem. This addresses the common hurdle of content scarcity right out of the gate:
- Limitless Workspace: Use XR-optimized versions of essential apps like Google Chrome (with all your bookmarks), Google Meet (with resizable video tiles), and a limitless workspace where you can float multiple screens around you for the ultimate private office.
- Explore & Discover: Navigate the globe in detailed 3D with a reimagined Google Maps XR, or watch content on a dedicated YouTube app that supports immersive 180 and 360-degree videos.
- Gaming & Creativity: The platform offers popular XR games and creative tools, including Adobe’s immersive video editor, Project Pulsar, allowing you to create and edit spatial videos directly within the environment.
The Next Frontier of Mobile
The Galaxy XR, powered by the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset, is not just a headset—it’s a high-performance device engineered for the future of spatial computing. Its launch marks the beginning of the Android XR era, promising an open, unified platform that will only grow in capability and content.
The Galaxy XR is available starting today for $1,799. Purchase now to receive the Explorer Pack, including 12 months of Google AI Pro and more!
