During Samsung Unpacked earlier this month, the company showed off both new smartphones and Project Moohan augmented reality headset based on Android XR, which it is developing with Google. Although attendees were not allowed to try the device at the event, YouTuber Marques Brownlee posted a video with a hands-on review of the prototype, giving us our first real look at what the headset has to offer.
Marques begins his video by pointing out the fragmented nature of the XR market – emphasizing how many XR glasses debuted at CES 2025 without a standardized operating system. Most companies either develop their own software or customize Android for their hardware. He describes Samsung’s headset as «Nexus or Pixel, but» for headsets, demonstrating what Android XR can do and setting the standard for others in the industry.
Visually, Samsung’s augmented reality headset has a lot in common with Apple’s Vision Pro. It has a large reflective glass front panel with cameras hidden behind it, a light fabric finish design, and an external battery. However, there are some key differences. For example, there is no display on the front glass, and the headset also has a touchpad on the right side of the strap. The battery is also connected via USB-C, unlike the Vision Pro, which has a non-removable battery.
In terms of physical controls, the device has volume controls and a Home button on top. Similar to the Vision Pro, the device supports eye and hand tracking, allowing users to control the interface with their eyes and fingers using gestures. Marquez notes that the headset can also support controllers, and Samsung may include them in the box, but the demo was completely hands-free.
The video also delves into the Android XR interface, which is similar to Android in mixed reality. Familiar Google apps are pre-installed on the headset, and the device supports the Google Play Store, providing access to almost all Play Store apps. Users can open multiple apps at the same time, resize windows in real time, and the system adapts without any problems.
One of the standout features shown in the video is the Gemini AI integration. Because the cameras see what you see, you can ask the AI questions about the environment and it responds in a contextualized way. Gemini can even perform actions such as organizing windows or managing apps. The headset also supports Circle to Search, which allows you to draw a frame around a real object and the AI instantly processes the information.
Although there is no official information on pricing and availability yet, Samsung told Marquez that the headset should go on sale «sometime this year».
Source: androidpolice
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