Samsung · Updated June 2026

Samsung Galaxy XR: price, specs & release date

Samsung Galaxy XR, released 2025-10. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: en.wikipedia.org verified verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark30/100#11 of 17 in class

The Samsung Galaxy XR is listed at $1799 on en.wikipedia.org as of 2026-06-27, #11 cheapest of 15 VR headsets (median $999); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 30/100 pay-blind standing, #11 of 17 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Is the Samsung Galaxy XR a good buy?

At $1799, the Samsung Galaxy XR is #11 cheapest of the 15 VR headsets we track, where the median is $999. On the spec sheet, its refresh of 90 Hz is the lowest of the 17, its FOV of 109 ° is below the median of the 13, and its weight of 545 g is below the median of the 16. By release date, it is among the newer of the 16 we date.

Specifications

Price (US)$1799 US starting MSRP for 256 GB with 16 GB RAM
BrandSamsung
Released2025-10
Display per eye3552x3840
Refresh (Hz)90
FOV (°)109
Trackinginside-out 6DoF (hand tracking + eye tracking + voice)
StandaloneYes
Storage (GB)256
Weight (g)545
PassthroughYes

Source: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15). Wikipedia Samsung Galaxy XR: 3552x3840 micro-OLED per eye (27 MP total), up to 90 Hz (72 Hz default), 109° horizontal / 100° vertical FOV, inside-out 6DoF with hand/eye tracking and voice, standalone on Android XR, 256 GB + 16 GB RAM, 545 g headset (external battery adds 302 g), two 6.5 MP passthrough cameras. US price $1,799. Unveiled October 21, 2025; availability October 31, 2025. weight_g reflects headset-only weight (545 g); total with external battery is 847 g.

Is the Samsung Galaxy XR worth it vs cheaper VR headsets?

Samsung Galaxy XR against its closest cheaper and pricier VR headsets on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 15 ranked

ProductPriceDisplay per eyeRefresh (Hz)FOV (°)TrackingStandalone
Samsung Galaxy XR this$17993552x384090109inside-out 6DoF (hand tracking + eye tracking + voice)Yes
Pimax Crystal Super$17833840x384090120inside-out SLAM (4 tracking cameras; optional Lighthouse faceplate)No
Shiftall MeganeX superlight 8K$18993552x384090SteamVR Lighthouse outside-in (base stations 1.0/2.0 required)No

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Samsung Galaxy XR cost?

The Samsung Galaxy XR has a US price of $1799 (US starting MSRP for 256 GB with 16 GB RAM), as of 2026-06-15.

How does the Samsung Galaxy XR compare on price?

At $1799, the Samsung Galaxy XR is #11 cheapest of the 15 VR headsets we track, where the median is $999.

When was the Samsung Galaxy XR released?

The Samsung Galaxy XR was released 2025-10.

What are the Samsung Galaxy XR's key specs?

Samsung Galaxy XR (Samsung): display per eye 3552x3840, refresh hz 90, fov deg 109, tracking inside-out 6DoF (hand tracking + eye tracking + voice), standalone Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $1799 at en.wikipedia.org, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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