Samsung Galaxy XR Hands-On: Gemini on Your Face for Half the Price of the Vision Pro

Product Overview - Samsung Galaxy XR is a VR headset with pass-through capabilities, combining features of MetaQuest Pro and Apple Vision Pro [1] - The key differentiator is Gemini AI, which integrates the user's environment with the apps inside the headset [1] - Samsung and Google plan to release a range of XR products, including AI glasses, display glasses, wireless display glasses, and VR headsets [2] - Galaxy XR is positioned as a first step towards demonstrating how AI can integrate visual and auditory information for a multimodal AI experience [3] Features and Functionality - The headset is compatible with millions of Android apps, with optimized versions for platforms like Netflix and YouTube [4] - Google Maps is enhanced with 3D features for immersive location experiences [5] - The headset is designed for use with prescription lenses instead of glasses [6] - It features 4K resolution per eye displays, eye-tracking, and face-tracking [6][9] - Realistic photorealistic avatars, similar to Apple's personas, are planned for future implementation [9] Market Positioning and Pricing - The Galaxy XR is priced at $1,800 in the US and Korea [1] - This price point is more affordable than Apple's Vision Pro [7] - The purchase includes temporary access to Google Pro AI and YouTube Premium [7] Future Development and Ecosystem - Google and Samsung envision an open ecosystem targeting both consumer and enterprise markets [9] - Optional controllers are available for a VR game controller-like experience [8] - The device is lightweight, with a band designed for comfortable weight distribution [8]