Excitement is building for Samsung’s inaugural extended reality (XR) headset, internally known as ‘Project Moohan,’ as its anticipated launch date of October 21 approaches. While Samsung has previously teased this groundbreaking wearable, concrete details about its design and features have been scarce – until now. Recent leaks, including detailed renders and specifications, offer an unprecedented look at what we can expect from this innovative device.
A Closer Look at the Galaxy XR ‘Project Moohan’ Headset: Design and Expected Features
Android Headlines has published renders of the South Korea-based tech giant’s first VR headset, codenamed ‘Project Moohan,’ along with its key specifications, user interface, and other features. The purported Galaxy XR is shown with an external battery pack, which is conveniently attached via a charging puck to the left side band.
The images display the Samsung Galaxy XR ‘Project Moohan’ headsets with two lenses on the inside, designed to allow wearers to see their surroundings with superimposed augmented reality (AR) elements. A soft foam padding is also visible around the lenses. The headband is designed to aid in weight distribution, and the Galaxy XR headset is said to weigh about 545 grams.
Samsung Galaxy XR ‘Project Moohan’ headsets might feature a headband. Image: Android Headlines
On the inside, the Samsung Galaxy XR ‘Project Moohan’ headsets could feature a detachable light shield, designed to prevent excess light from reaching a user’s eyes. Speakers appear on either side. On the outside of its right band, a touchpad could be placed. Wearers will reportedly be able to long-press the button to recenter content or double-tap to toggle between VR mode and pass-through mode.
The top of the headsets is expected to feature volume controls and a “Top Button,” which might allow people to activate the Launcher and Google’s Gemini AI. Meanwhile, the bottom could be equipped with a suite of hand-tracking sensors, air vents for thermals, and microphones.
The Samsung Galaxy XR ‘Project Moohan’ headset is expected to weigh around 545 grams. Image: Android Headlines
Regarding its specifications, the Samsung Galaxy XR headsets could be powered by a Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset. This SoC is rumored to deliver 4.3K resolution images per lens, potentially offering 15 percent better GPU performance and 20 percent higher CPU frequency. The chip is said to be more capable of running spatial audio, gestures, AI, and tracking.
Moreover, the rumored Samsung VR headsets will reportedly run One UI XR out of the box. The design of One UI XR has also been shared, indicating support for most daily use, social media, and video streaming apps, along with a new native Gallery app.
The Samsung Galaxy XR is expected to sport 4K resolution micro-OLED displays with 4,032ppi pixel density and 29 million pixels. It is said to feature sensors on the front and on the bottom for hand tracking, while internal sensors might support eye tracking. It is also rumored to be equipped with four cameras for tracking eye movement with the help of infrared LEDs and AI. Voice controls are also anticipated, thanks to microphones placed on the bottom.
Furthermore, the Samsung Galaxy XR headsets might offer 2.5 hours of video playback and 2 hours of general use battery backup. Samsung will reportedly also bundle a pair of controllers with the Galaxy XR headsets. These controllers are said to feature six degrees of freedom (DoF) and analog sticks, enabling precise tracking of a user’s movements in a three-dimensional environment.
The Samsung Galaxy XR headsets were initially expected to debut on September 29. However, it was recently reported that its launch has now been postponed to October 21. This delay is reportedly due to “internal marketing strategy” coordination and quality assurance. The tech firm could be planning to ship about 100,000 units of its first VR headsets. Samsung could price the Project Moohan XR headset between KRW 2.5 million (roughly Rs. 1,56,000) and KRW 4 million (about Rs. 2,50,000).