Virtual reality (VR) enthusiasts are excited about Samsung’s release of Moohan, an XR headset developed alongside Google and Qualcomm. “Moohan” means infinity in Korean and reflects the cutting-edge technology’s limitless VR capabilities.

Moohan will be available in March 2025, but the media has already received an early look at the headset’s capabilities and is praising it. Here’s what’s known so far.

What the Samsung Mixed Reality Headset Looks Like

The sleek design makes Moohan a comfortable fit for combining real-world motion with a virtual world. It looks similar to the Quest Pro, but the front glass resembles that of the Apple Vision Pro. If you like the side blinders from the Quest Pro, early testers claim Moohan offers detachable ones. Shutting out light from a room makes the experience seem more authentic.

Moohan’s Controls

Similar to other HR headsets, Samsung’s headset supports gestures, eye movement and voice.

The developers claim the device will have physical controllers, but most reviewers haven’t seen them yet. Samsung is likely to release hand-held controllers, but with the potential release date looming, you have to wonder if it will be at a later date or if it will use compatible third-party options.

Pricing and Sales Estimates

Most experts predict Samsung will release their headset priced between the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 headsets. No price has been announced yet, but it’s expected to be much more affordable than the Apple Vision Pro. Because of the high price point of the Apple headset, it didn’t perform as well in the market as expected.

Since most businesses bring in about 60% of their revenue from current customers, Samsung is set to sell a large number of the devices upon release from its huge user base. Precise predictions are impossible, but it will be interesting to see how it performs alongside the competition.

Integration With Gemini

Something fascinating about Moohan is the voice feature that allows it to integrate with Google’s AI features. Tapping into growing AI technology and the power of Gemini sets Samsung’s Android XR headset apart.

The voice integration allows users to talk to the device during gameplay. They can control functions by speaking, and Gemini will pick up the speech and interpret intent. By using predictive analytics, Gemini can even anticipate people’s needs and offer information proactively.

Everything about Moohan integrates seamlessly in an Android environment. People will already be familiar with the features, interface and commands, making the user experience intuitive.

There are many applications for the Android XR headset. Companies already use VR for marketing purposes, but what if they could tap into the power of testing products and concepts before they go to market? Imagine a business getting ready to open a new brick-and-mortar store. It could pull up the location’s interior and move things around, finding the perfect setup in a virtual environment and seeing how traffic might flow.

The ability of Gemini to remember what you engaged with previously and answer questions makes it an interesting mix of augmented reality and VR. Although it has many potential benefits outside of gaming, many will use it for that purpose. Experts believe Samsung will release the headset with a handful of games.

Operating System

Google uses a future-first strategy with XR by creating its own software platform and integrating with already-known technologies, and it’s partnered on this project. Although Samsung hasn’t confirmed the details of the headset, information leaks indicate the product will have a hexacore processor. The headset will process on the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ 2nd generation chip, which is more powerful than the system used for the Meta Quest 3. It can run two displays at 4.3K resolution up to 90fps.

Others think Google’s partnership means the OS will be Android 14. Many VR fans hope this is the case, as third-party software can be integrated and favorite programs can be accessed via the headset.

The Future of Samsung’s Android XR Headset

The company put the product in the hands of some testers and influencers in late 2024. Bits and pieces about the headset emerged shortly after. However, Samsung has kept a lot of details hidden. Even looking at the patent filing doesn’t fully explain the ins and outs. When it launches, users will finally get a real glimpse of how the unit functions and this exciting XR technology’s multiple professional and personal uses.