Samsung’s First XR Headset Leaks Early, Thanks To Google’s Own Play Store

Samsung is gearing up to unveil its first-ever XR headset on October 21, marking the debut of the world’s first device powered by Google’s new Android XR operating system. But just days before the official launch, Google seems to have spoilt the surprise.

A Reddit user recently spotted a new editorial page on the Google Play Store showcasing several apps and games optimised for Samsung’s upcoming headset. The page not only gives a glimpse of the headset’s design but also reveals four featured XR experiences — Asteroid, Naver CHZZK XR, NFL Pro Era, and Vacation Simulator.

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Asteroid is an immersive puzzle adventure set in space, where players solve mysteries through interactive clues. Naver CHZZK XR brings a virtual streaming experience, offering immersive creator-led videos. Sports fans will recognise NFL Pro Era, a first-person American football game putting players right on the field. Finally, Vacation Simulator lets users unwind on a digital holiday — or even “join the gig economy” to earn their virtual travel funds.

While the lineup showcases Google’s vision for XR entertainment, it pales in comparison to Apple’s Vision Pro, which debuted with over 600 supported apps, including heavyweights like Disney+, TikTok, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom. Yet, despite its strong content library, even the Vision Pro struggled with sales, suggesting that app count alone doesn’t guarantee success.

Samsung’s headset, however, may have an edge in affordability. Reports suggest a price tag between $1,800 and $2,500, undercutting Apple’s Vision Pro by at least $500.

Under the hood, the Galaxy XR reportedly features Micro OLED displays with a 90Hz refresh rate, 16GB of RAM, and multiple sensors and cameras for environmental awareness and gesture tracking. It’s powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip — not quite as powerful as Apple’s M2 or M5 chips, but strong enough for smooth mixed-reality experiences.

Google is also preparing its own suite of immersive first-party apps like Chrome, Maps, YouTube, Meet, and Google TV, alongside third-party titles such as Calm, MLB, and Netflix. The headset will reportedly support all Android apps in a windowed mode, adding a flexible layer of usability.

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As Samsung readies its XR debut, all eyes are on whether it can deliver that one “killer app”—the game-changing experience that could finally make mixed reality mainstream.