The $1,799 mixed reality headset is reportedly heading to the UK, Canada, and Europe next year
The Samsung Galaxy XR headset, which launched in the US and South Korea last month, is being rumored for a wider global release in 2026.
According to a new report from SamMobile, the brand is planning to bring its high-end spatial computer to several new key markets, including the UK, Canada, Germany, and France, as it prepares to take its new platform worldwide.
For those who need a quick refresher, the Galaxy XR is Samsung’s direct and long-awaited competitor to the Apple Vision Pro. Priced at $1,799 in the US, the headset is the debut device for the new Android XR platform, an ecosystem co-developed in a major partnership with Google and Qualcomm.
This platform is Samsung’s key differentiator, offering a more open alternative to Apple’s closed visionOS, with Google’s Gemini AI integrated at the system level.
The hardware itself is a premium piece of kit, too, boasting dual 4.3K Micro-OLED displays, full-color passthrough for mixed-reality experiences, and Dolby Atmos spatial audio.
It’s powered by the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, positioning it firmly at the high end of the market.
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Official details regarding the global rollout remain scarce
While an exact 2026 release date for the new regions hasn’t been confirmed, the expansion is the crucial next step for Samsung and the Android XR platform.
The initial US and Korea-only launch was seen as a soft opening, but this global rollout will be the true start of the spatial computing war between the two tech giants.
The price in new markets is still unknown. A direct conversion of the $1,799 US price is unlikely, as taxes and import fees will almost certainly push the cost closer to £1,799 in the UK and €1,999 in Europe.
This global expansion will be the first real test of Samsung’s strategy, pitting its open ecosystem directly against Apple’s walled garden on the world stage.