Samsung’s New Galaxy XR Video Explains How the Headset Works

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After years of anticipation, Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy XR. The headset promises to blend the real and virtual worlds with a mix of AI-driven features, spatial computing tools, and intuitive controls. While the company briefly demonstrated these capabilities during its launch event, it has now released a detailed guided video that offers a comprehensive tour of the device’s features and setup process.

Check out this official Galaxy XR demo video from Samsung

The demo walks users through how to achieve a comfortable fit and explains how to navigate the headset’s interface. It also highlights the AI-enhanced passthrough mode, allowing users to see their surroundings while interacting with digital elements. It’s an essential feature for blending mixed-reality experiences.

Unsurprisingly, Samsung’s AI integration takes center stage in the Galaxy XR. One standout feature is Circle to Search, which lets users learn more about real-world objects simply by circling them in their field of view. This capability builds on the company’s growing multi-AI ecosystem, merging its smartphone-based tools with a more immersive, headset-based interface.

The official demo also highlights how users can open multiple virtual screens for multitasking, making it possible to work, browse, or stream videos in a massive virtual workspace. The headset supports various entertainment apps that take advantage of its high-resolution displays and spatial audio features. Samsung has hinted that Galaxy smartphones and tablets will integrate with the XR headset to extend its functionality.

The Galaxy XR is now available for purchase in the United States and South Korea. The headset is priced at $1,799, while the controllers are sold separately for $250 (discounted when purchased in a bundle). It’s unclear if Samsung plans to expand availability to more markets. Buyers in the US, meanwhile, can score additional benefits worth $75 through us — here’s how.

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Sumit Adhikari

Sumit, a life-long Samsung user, is passionate about technology and has been professionally writing on tech since 2017. He’s a mathematics graduate by education and enjoys teaching basic mathematics tricks to school kids in his spare time. Sumit believes in artificial intelligence and dreams of a fully open, intelligent and connected world.

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