# Valve Index vs Samsung Galaxy XR: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Valve Index (Valve) and Samsung Galaxy XR (Samsung) among vr headsets. Valve Index is the cheaper of the two at $999.

## Side by side

| Spec | Valve Index | Samsung Galaxy XR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $999 | $1799 |
| Brand | Valve | Samsung |
| Released | 2019-06 | 2025-10 |
| Display per eye | 1440x1600 | 3552x3840 |
| Refresh (Hz) | 144 | 90 |
| FOV (°) | 108 | 109 |
| Tracking | Lighthouse 2.0 outside-in (requires base stations) | inside-out 6DoF (hand tracking + eye tracking + voice) |
| Standalone | No | Yes |
| Storage (GB) | — | 256 |
| Weight (g) | 809 | 545 |
| Passthrough | Yes | Yes |

## Key differences

- Display per eye: Valve Index 1440x1600 vs Samsung Galaxy XR 3552x3840
- Refresh (Hz): Valve Index 144 vs Samsung Galaxy XR 90
- FOV (°): Valve Index 108 vs Samsung Galaxy XR 109
- Tracking: Valve Index Lighthouse 2.0 outside-in (requires base stations) vs Samsung Galaxy XR inside-out 6DoF (hand tracking + eye tracking + voice)
- Standalone: Valve Index No vs Samsung Galaxy XR Yes
- Weight (g): Valve Index 809 vs Samsung Galaxy XR 545

## What reviewers say

**Valve Index** — Three hands-on testers (RoadToVR, UploadVR, Engadget), all dated June 28, 2019, rate the Index the highest-fidelity PC VR headset of its era: standout off-ear audio, excellent comfort, wide field of view and high refresh rate. All three flag the $999/$1,000 full-kit price versus the ~$400 Rift S. None published instrument measurements. Finger-tracking value split the reviewers. (3 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Valve Index: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valve_Index (en.wikipedia.org, verified 2026-06-15)
- Samsung Galaxy XR: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_XR (en.wikipedia.org, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/vr-headsets/valve-index-vs-samsung-galaxy-xr/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Valve Index ($999) vs Samsung Galaxy XR ($1799) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/vr-headsets/valve-index-vs-samsung-galaxy-xr/
License: CC BY 4.0.