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Galaxy XR vs Apple Vision Pro
These are headsets, not glasses, and they are here because many shoppers compare them with display glasses. Galaxy XR is the first Android XR device, with Gemini built in at system level and a Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip. Apple Vision Pro was refreshed with the M5 chip in October 2025. Both use micro-OLED panels, eye and hand tracking and an external battery. Galaxy XR costs $1,799.99 in the US and weighs 545 g; Vision Pro costs $3,499 and weighs 750 to 800 g. Neither is meant for wearing on the street.
Short answer
For an Android household that wants Gemini and Google apps at a lower price, Galaxy XR is the obvious pick, provided you live in the US, UK or South Korea. Vision Pro suits people already using Apple devices who want higher refresh-rate options, more storage choices and a wider set of countries, and who can accept the price and weight. Galaxy XR documents no iPhone companion support, which matters if your phone is an iPhone.
Choose Galaxy XR if
Choose Galaxy XR for the price and the Android link: Gemini voice and vision, call continuity from a Galaxy phone on One UI 6.1 or later, and Easy Setup that transfers accounts and Wi-Fi. The display is 3552x3840 per eye with a 109-degree horizontal view. Controllers cost $249.99 extra.
Choose Apple Vision Pro if
Choose Vision Pro if you are in Apple's ecosystem and in one of its countries. Apple lists 23 million pixels in total, refresh rates of 90, 96, 100 and 120Hz, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of storage, and 2.5 hours of general use. ZEISS Optical Inserts handle prescriptions, sold separately.
Published specs side by side
Rows that differ are marked. "Not published" means the maker hasn't given a figure.
| Galaxy XR | Apple Vision Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1,799.99 (256GB; controllers USD 249.99 extra)[1] | $3,499 (starting price, 256GB)[2] |
| Status | On sale | On sale |
| Type | mixed-reality headset | mixed-reality headset |
| Display | dual 4K micro-OLED (mixed-reality headset), 3552x3840 per eye (27M pixels total), 109 H / 100 V° field of view[1] | dual micro-OLED (spatial computer headset), 23 million pixels total[3] |
| Camera | 6.5 MP[1] | 6.5 MP; spatial photo and video capture[3] |
| Audio | built-in speakers and microphones (counts per Samsung spec sheet not captured here) | Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; six-mic array with directional beamforming |
| Battery (glasses) | up to 2 hours (general use (external battery pack))[1] | up to 2.5 hours (general use (external battery))[3] |
| Weight | 545 g | 750-800 g |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 | Apple M5 + R1 |
| Storage | 256GB (16GB RAM) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Prescription | Yes, range not published[4] | Yes, range not published[5] |
| Controls | hand tracking, eye tracking, voice (Gemini), optional XR controllers (6DoF) and Top button / volume keys | eye tracking, hand gestures, voice (Siri), Digital Crown and top button |
| Countries listed | 3 | 11 |
| Features tracked | 5 | 0 |
The differences that matter
- Price: $1,799.99 for Galaxy XR with 256GB; $3,499 for Vision Pro with 256GB.
- Weight: 545 g for Galaxy XR with the forehead cushion, plus a 302 g battery pack. Vision Pro is 750 to 800 g with the Light Seal and Dual Knit Band.
- Display: Galaxy XR has 3552x3840 per eye (27M pixels total), 109 degrees horizontal and 100 vertical, at 60, 72 or 90Hz. Vision Pro lists 23 million pixels total and up to 120Hz, with no field of view published.
- Battery: 2 hours of general use and 2.5 hours of video for Galaxy XR; 2.5 hours of general use and 3 hours of video for Vision Pro.
- Chip and storage: Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 with 16GB RAM and 256GB on Galaxy XR; M5 plus R1 with up to 1TB on Vision Pro.
- Prescription: KODAK prescription lenses via Eyebuydirect for Galaxy XR; ZEISS Optical Inserts for Vision Pro.
- Countries: Galaxy XR is sold in the US, UK and South Korea; Apple listed 11 countries for Vision Pro.
Features only one of them has
Based on the features each maker lists for the model. A feature missing here may still arrive by software update.
- Galaxy XR only: Call continuity (Galaxy XR), Gemini on glasses/headset, Likeness (beta), PC Connect (beta), Travel mode
Questions people ask
Can I use Galaxy XR with an iPhone?
Samsung's setup guide is built around a compatible phone and the Galaxy XR app, with Easy Setup from a Galaxy phone. It documents no iPhone companion support, and call continuity needs a phone with One UI 6.1 or later.
Do these replace smart glasses?
Not for all-day wear. Both are headsets with 2 to 3 hours of rated battery on an external pack. For something you can wear around town, see our picks for display glasses or everyday smart glasses.
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Sources
- Introducing Galaxy XR: Opening New Worlds (Samsung US Newsroom, 2025-10-21)(news.samsung.com)
- Apple Vision Pro upgraded with the M5 chip and Dual Knit Band (Apple Newsroom, 2025-10-15)(apple.com, read 4 October 2026)
- Apple Vision Pro tech specs(apple.com, read 4 October 2026)
- Insert optical lenses (Samsung support)(samsung.com, read 4 October 2026)
- Vision Pro ZEISS lens inserts to start at $99 (MacRumors, 2024-01-08)(macrumors.com, press report, read 4 October 2026)
Last verified 5 October 2026 against the sources listed on this page.