Samsung Galaxy XR preorders are live: $1,800, Android XR, big freebies — and pricey accessories
Samsung’s Galaxy XR mixed reality headset is now available to order for $1,800, arriving as the first device on Google’s new Android XR platform (built with Qualcomm). Priced at just over half of Apple’s Vision Pro, Galaxy XR pairs dual 4K micro‑OLED displays with a lighter chassis and a broad Android app ecosystem.
Price and availability
- Price: $1,800 for the headset
- Where to buy: Samsung.com and Samsung Experience Stores
- Optional accessories: Galaxy XR Controller — $250; Galaxy XR Travel Case — $250
- Financing: 24‑month plan (~$75.01/mo) online; stores offer 12‑month (~$149/mo) and 24‑month options
What you get with early orders
Google and Samsung are stacking launch perks for early adopters. If you purchase before the end of 2025, you’ll receive The Explorer Pack plus an additional limited‑time XR Pack through year‑end.
- Explorer Pack (buy before Dec 31, 2025): 12 months of Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium (incl. YouTube Music) and Google Play Pass
- XR Pack (available until year‑end): 3 months of YouTube TV, 12 months of NBA League Pass, NFL Pro Era, Adobe Project Pulsar, Asteroid and Calm
Core specs and platform notes
- Displays: Dual 4K micro‑OLED panels; ~100‑degree horizontal field of view
- Platform: Android XR with Gemini voice controls and broad Android app support
- Ecosystem: Developed with Google and Qualcomm; first product in a line that will include AI glasses
- Controls: Hand/eye tracking; optional controllers; support for Bluetooth gamepads, keyboards and mice
Why this matters
At roughly half the price of Apple’s Vision Pro, Galaxy XR lowers the barrier to high‑end mixed reality while leaning on Android’s app library and Google’s AI. The generous subscription bundle sweetens the launch proposition, though accessory pricing ($250 for the controller and case) may give some buyers pause.
How to order
- Head to Samsung.com to configure your order and financing.
- Or visit a Samsung Experience Store to try the headset and enroll in 12‑ or 24‑month plans.
Further reading: Ordering details and launch bundles · Hands‑on impressions
Note: Launch bundles and financing terms can vary by region and time; always confirm eligibility and end dates during checkout.
Discussion: Do the launch perks and Android XR app support make Galaxy XR compelling at $1,800—or will you wait for smart glasses and lighter form factors?