Well, it's been a long time, but SamsungThe Galaxy XR spatial computer is finally here. Samsung unveiled it during the all-digital Galaxy event and spent a lot of time discussing its design, the experience associated with it, and, most importantly, its deep integration with Google Twins.
You can check our Full hands-on experience with the Galaxy XR spatial computer here; my colleague Lance Ulanov got to try out the near-final version, and I spent a few minutes with the prototype when it was still advertised under the code name Project Muhan.
After watching the presentation and reminiscing about my own experience, it became abundantly clear that Samsung was taking a familiar path to spatial computing—but with a twist. The big difference isn't the hardware, although it's quite sleek and impressively light at 545 grams.
This is important because Gemini is not just a sidekick or an optional add-on. It's built into the experience. So even if you've never touched a mixed reality headset before, you can strap on the Galaxy XR and literally ask Gemini to give you a tour.
Don't know how to open an application or resize a window? Just ask. Stuck on something? Ask again. You don't need to remember gestures or menus—you can just talk to him.
Samsung is also including a year of Google AI Pro with a $1,799 headset (pricing for other regions to be confirmed) that gives you access to the full Gemini feature set. This seems like a smart move because it means the Galaxy XR gives you a full, high-end AI experience right out of the box without any extra hassle.
Plus, unlike, say, a smartphone with an array of AI features, the Galaxy XR headset puts you at the center of the action, including AI. This makes it closer to the smart glasses we'll one day see from Samsung.
Essentially, what you see will often be superimposed on your real world, and you'll see it through a built-in camera array. Or you can immerse yourself in another place, be it a perfectly tuned environment or just somewhere on Google Maps Street View.
Of course, you still get the usual spatial controls, including the ability to use your hands to move objects, scroll web pages, or swipe between apps. Your eyes act as a cursor—where you look is what you choose—and the headset tracks it seamlessly.
But what impressed me most was when I saw the Project Moohan prototype at the exhibition Google I/O 2025there was voice interaction. I was in a noisy outdoor demo room and the built-in microphones still picked up my voice clearly. The twins reacted almost instantly. The whole conversation felt natural, almost conversational – not like giving commands to a machine, although that's essentially what you're doing.
Perhaps one of the coolest integrations is the introduction of Circle to Search – something I've enjoyed using on smartphones – but here, when you're scrolling through web pages or overlaying a lot of windows, you can just circle to let Gemini do the heavy lifting and use multi-modal LLMs to identify what it is… even if it's in the real world.
However, that's the point. Samsung isn't just releasing another headset to show you cool 3D graphics; it tries to make the interface itself feel alive and personal and something you can interact with.
Sure, you'll be able to watch movies and immerse yourself in content, use Google's full suite of apps with many third parties, and even chat with friends or family, but AI will be just a tap away. Plus, the image will look bright and clear thanks to high-resolution micro technology.OLED There's a 90Hz display in each eye, and the entire Galaxy XR headset is powered by the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset.
Galaxy XR doesn't just put artificial intelligence in front of you; it seeks to surround you with it—to let you in, as it were—and I think that's the most exciting part.
You can see our full hands-on review of the Samsung Galaxy XR headset is hereand if you were sold, then this Available to order now for $1,799.99..
Samsung is also offering a variety of free gifts with purchase, dubbed the “Explorer Pass”, including a year of Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium and Google Play Pass among many others.
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