Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy XR, the world’s first headset powered by Android XR, Google’s new operating system designed for extended reality devices. Priced at $1,799, Galaxy XR combines Samsung’s premium hardware with Google’s AI-driven Gemini assistant to deliver a next-generation spatial computing experience that merges the virtual and physical worlds.

A New Way to Experience AI and Apps with Galaxy XR

Android XR blends Gemini’s contextual intelligence with environmental awareness, offering users a more natural way to interact using voice, hands, and eyes. The Galaxy XR provides an “infinite screen”, allowing users to launch their favorite apps from Google Play and seamlessly transition between immersive virtual worlds and their real surroundings.

Since it’s powered by Android, users can access both reimagined Google apps and millions of mobile experiences, including:

• Streaming apps like Crunchyroll, HBO Max, and Peacock
• New XR-ready versions of Google Maps, Photos, YouTube, Meet, and Google TV
• Immersive games from studios like Mirrorscape and Resolution Games
• Over 50 new XR experiences from Adobe, Calm, Fox Sports, and MLB

With open standards like OpenXR, WebXR, and Unity support, developers can create and expand experiences faster than ever.

Gemini AI: Your Eyes, Ears, and Assistant

What makes Galaxy XR transformative is the tight integration with Gemini Live, an AI that understands your context and surroundings. For example, while watching sports highlights, you can simply ask, “What’s that player’s record?” — and Gemini responds instantly, overlaying real-time information without interrupting your view.

Watch, Explore, and Create Like Never Before

The Galaxy XR offers powerful new ways to enjoy entertainment, creativity, and exploration:

• Watch: Transform any space into a private cinema. Watch 3D YouTube videos, explore immersive 360° VR content, or enjoy Google TV on a customizable big screen.
• Create: Convert your 2D photos and videos into 3D memories with Google Photos, making your personal gallery feel alive.
• Explore: Use Google Maps with Immersive View to explore cities in 3D or revisit old neighborhoods. With Gemini, just glance at a landmark and ask about its history — answers appear instantly.

Circle to Search also lets you highlight real or virtual objects to find helpful web information instantly.

Availability and Explorer Pack Offers

The Galaxy XR is now available on Samsung.com and in select Samsung Experience stores in the U.S. and Korea. Shoppers can also try demos at select Google Stores in New York and California.

Samsung is offering an exclusive Explorer Pack (terms apply), which includes:

• 12 months of Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium, and Google Play Pass
• 3-month YouTube TV trial (US) or 6-month TVING Premium (Korea)
• NBA League Pass 2025–2026 season or Coupang Play Sports Pass
• Early access to Status Pro’s NFL PRO ERA, Adobe’s Project Pulsar, and Calm

With Galaxy XR, Samsung and Google are setting the stage for a new era of AI-powered extended reality, redefining how we work, play, and explore digital spaces.