- The Samsung Galaxy XR headset UK launch is now officially live, with the premium mixed reality headset available for £1,699.
- Samsung is bundling a free Explorer Pack worth £665 with every purchase, including 12 months of Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium, and more.
- Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip and dual 4K Micro-OLED displays, the headset also comes with limited-time discounts .
After weeks of pre-orders, the Samsung Galaxy XR headset UK launch has officially moved into the shipping phase; UK customers can now order the headset directly from Samsung instead of simply reserving one. The headset first arrived in South Korea and the US, so the UK rollout was expected. Now that it’s available, the big question is whether the package is worth the asking price. Let’s get into the details.
Samsung Galaxy XR headset now available in the UK
Samsung has priced the headset at 1,699 pounds. That isn’t exactly an impulse buy. It’s aimed at people who want to be among the first to try Samsung’s take on mixed reality. To make the deal a little better, Samsung is including an explorer pack at no extra cost.
The company values the bundles at 665 pounds, although it hasn’t shared when the offer will end. Inside the pack, buyers get one year of YouTube Premium, Google AI Pro, Google Play Pass, and NFL PRO ERA Calm Premium. Samsung also includes Adobe Project Pulsar and Asteroid.
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Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 powers Samsung’s mixed reality headset
The hardware is built around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, which is designed for XR devices rather than regular smartphones. Samsung has paired it with dual 4K Micro-OLED displays. This means text should look sharper and virtual environments should appear much more detailed, whether you’re working, watching content, or exploring XR apps.
Battery life is probably the biggest compromise here. Samsung says the headset can last for up to 2.5 hours on a full charge. That’s enough for shorter sessions, but if you’re planning to spend an afternoon using it, you’ll probably want a charger close by.
Controllers and travel case sold separately
One thing buyers should know before ordering is that some key accessories are not included in the box. The Galaxy XR controllers cost 249 pounds, while the official travel case is also priced at 249 pounds. Samsung is running a promotion until September 30, cutting 30% off both accessories.
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There are a couple more offers available if you’re already using Galaxy products. Buying the headset together with a Galaxy smartphone before August 4 gives you 10% off the headset itself. If you’re planning to add a Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Buds, Samsung is also giving 10% off those when purchased with the headset before September 30.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy XR headset UK launch gives UK buyers access to Samsung’s newest XR platforms, but it’s clearly a premium. The hardware looks impressive, the free software bundle adds real value, and the current discounts help reduce the overall cost a little.
