Mark your calendars, tech enthusiasts! Samsung’s Android XR headset is set to hit the market on October 21, and it’s looking like it might not be a South Korea-exclusive after all. A sweet $100 promotion hints at a US launch, making us all the more excited to see what this mystery headset, codenamed Project Moohan, has in store. Let’s compare the leaked specs with the Meta Quest 3 and see how they stack up.
Specs Showdown
First things first, we know for sure that Moohan will be powered by the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 processor. Qualcomm claims it’s 20% faster than the XR2 Gen 2 in the Quest 3, with a 15% boost in GPU power. Plus, it can pump out 4.3K visuals at a smooth 90Hz, blowing the Quest 3’s 3.1K resolution out of the water.
Now, let’s dive into the rumors. Moohan is said to sport high-resolution micro-OLED displays, one for each eye, with a whopping 4,032 pixels per inch. That’s even sharper than the Apple Vision Pro’s 3,400 PPI, and more than double the Meta Quest 3’s 1,218 PPI. And get this, a leaked benchmark suggests it’ll have 16GB of RAM, matching the Vision Pro and doubling the Quest 3’s capacity.
Design: Comfort is Key
Design is crucial when it comes to headsets, and Moohan seems to tick all the right boxes. Weighing in at just 545g, it’s only 30g heavier than the Quest 3 and 50g lighter than the Vision Pro. Despite packing a bunch of sensors for mixed reality and eye tracking, Samsung has managed to keep the weight down by moving the battery to an external puck. Plus, it’s said to come with plenty of cushions and light blockers for a comfortable, versatile experience.
Price: Worth the Splurge?
Price is still up in the air, but if Samsung’s offering a $100 discount just for registering, it’s safe to assume Moohan won’t be cheap. Rumors suggest it could start at around $1,800, which is pricier than the Quest 3 but cheaper than the Vision Pro. The big question mark is the software. While the Quest 3 has a solid suite of exclusive apps, Android XR is still an unknown. Only time will tell if Samsung’s XR headset will offer enough features to justify its price tag.
Stay tuned, folks! We’ll know more on October 21, and we can’t wait to see what Samsung has up its sleeve.
