Samsung's Android XR Headset specs potentially unveiled through latest leak
The tech world is buzzing with excitement about Samsung's upcoming XR headset, Project Moohan. Scheduled to launch later this year, the device is shaping up to be a standout in the mixed reality market.
According to recent leaks, the XR headset will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 2 processor, a significant upgrade from its predecessor. This chip, when it comes to gaming, videos, and animation, is comparable to those found in top-tier Android phones.
The hardware specifications of the XR headset were leaked by a prominent tipster, Abhishek Yadav, through a Geekbench listing. The listing also confirms that the device will run on Android 14 for Android XR, a software environment designed specifically for extended reality.
The XR headset is rumored to have 16GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. It's also expected to feature the Adreno 740 GPU, though it's not integrated with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, but appears to be part of a different chipset/SoC in the XR headset.
Samsung's XR headset is said to use Sony 4K micro-OLED displays with a resolution of 3,552 × 3,840. The display is expected to have a brightness of 1,000-nits at 20% power, a 96% DCI-P3 color gamut, and a refresh rate of 90 FPS, promising an immersive and vivid visual experience.
Some apps on the XR headset may appear blurry due to resolution limitations, but high-quality content like 4K nature videos on YouTube are reportedly sharp. The headset also supports both eye-tracking and hand-tracking features to enhance user interaction.
The paired controllers for the XR headset (model ET-OI610) feature motion sensing, operate on the 2402–2480 MHz frequency range with Enhanced ShockBurst mode, a removable battery compartment, and have FCC certification details such as antenna gain and modulation types.
Samsung aims for an ergonomic design focusing on comfort and compactness, qualifying the headset as a "laptop-type" electrical product, suggesting PC-level embedded technology. The exact weight of the XR headset remains unknown, but it is reported to feel well-balanced and securely strapped.
The launch is anticipated by December 2025, but has not yet been officially dated. Senior Editor at AC, Michael Hicks, tested Samsung's XR headset and found it comfortable to wear.
With its advanced processing power, modern connectivity standards like Wi-Fi 7, sophisticated tracking through eye and hand sensors, and ergonomic design considerations aligned with PC-grade embedded computing capabilities, Samsung's Project Moohan XR headset is poised to make a significant impact in the mixed reality market.
Gadget enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the launch of Samsung's Project Moohan XR headset, particularly because it is expected to be a powerful competitor, given its use of smartphone-caliber technology, specifically the Android 14 for Android XR operating system and Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 2 processor.
The tech world is also intrigued by the XR headset's potential for immersive visual experiences, thanks to Sony 4K micro-OLED displays and a brightness of 1,000-nits at 20% power, alongside features like eye-tracking and hand-tracking.
