What to know

  • Google confirmed at I/O 2025 that Samsung's XR headset will launch later this year.
  • The headset will run on Android and feature Google's AI capabilities.
  • This marks Samsung's official entry into the extended reality market, competing with Apple's Vision Pro.

Google has officially announced that Samsung's extended reality (XR) headset will hit the market later this year. The confirmation came during Google's I/O 2025 developer conference, where the tech giant shared details about its partnership with Samsung on the upcoming device.

The Samsung XR headset will run on a specialized version of Android designed for spatial computing. Google executives revealed that the headset will integrate Google's artificial intelligence capabilities, providing users with an immersive experience powered by advanced AI features.

Samsung has been working on this XR device for several years, with rumors about its development circulating since 2022. The headset represents Samsung's strategic move to compete in the growing extended reality market, where Apple has already established a presence with its Vision Pro headset.

According to sources familiar with the project, the Samsung XR headset will offer a mix of virtual reality and augmented reality features. You will be able to use the device for gaming, productivity, and media consumption.

The partnership between Google and Samsung for this device builds on their long-standing collaboration on smartphones and wearables. Google will provide the software foundation while Samsung handles the hardware design and manufacturing.

Industry analysts expect the Samsung XR headset to be more affordable than Apple's Vision Pro, potentially making extended reality technology accessible to a broader audience. The exact pricing details have not yet been disclosed.

The launch timeline suggests the device could be available for the holiday shopping season, though Samsung has not yet announced a specific release date or pre-order information.

This announcement comes as the XR market continues to expand, with more tech companies investing in spatial computing technologies. Samsung's entry into this space could accelerate adoption and development of XR applications.