Samsung Launches Galaxy XR in UK With 2.5-Hour Battery and Android Enterprise Support
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Updated · Neowin · Jun 12
Samsung Launches Galaxy XR in UK With 2.5-Hour Battery and Android Enterprise Support
3 articles · Updated · Neowin · Jun 12
Summary
Samsung opened UK pre-orders for its Galaxy XR headset, with retail sales starting July 8 after the device’s 2025 debut on Google’s Android XR platform.
Google integration is the main software push: Gemini now works across Maps Immersive View, YouTube spatial video and on-screen queries, while Circle to Search and automatic 3D conversion expand mixed-reality use.
Android Enterprise support lets companies manage headset fleets with existing Android tools, widening Samsung’s pitch beyond consumers to sectors such as healthcare and manufacturing.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2, dual 4K Micro-OLED displays and a quoted 2.5 hours of battery life remain unchanged, as Samsung leans on updates and ecosystem growth with Google and Qualcomm.
UK shoppers can try the headset from June 17 at Samsung KX in London and selected stores, with a June 19 livestream set to showcase features before launch.