Arrr, ye scurvy dogs! Samsung's leaked XR contraption be a poor man's Apple Vision Pro, by Blackbeard's beard!
2023-08-15
Arrr, mateys! Methinks a scurvy dog be leakin' a Samsung XR headset, but 'tis naught but a lowly Vision Pro imitator! 'Tis no rival worth fearin', me hearties!
In February 2023, Samsung announced its partnership with Google and Qualcomm to develop a XR headset. Recent leaks have given us a glimpse of Samsung's design philosophy, although the leaked prototype was not in active development. According to the leaks, the prototype resembles a typical VR headset with four tracking cameras, dual RGB cameras, and a depth sensor for full-color passthrough. Interestingly, the Samsung XR device would likely use hand and eye-tracking controls instead of traditional controllers. The prototype also features dual micro OLED displays and a Samsung Exynos 2200 chip.It is important to note that this leak may not be easily verified, as the headset was never intended for public release. However, if this is indeed a canceled Samsung XR headset, it's understandable why the project was abandoned. The leaked prototype is not a competitor to the Apple Vision Pro, both in terms of specifications and design. Samsung may have decided to go back to the drawing board after seeing the Vision Pro announcement.
However, not being a direct rival to the Vision Pro could work in Samsung's favor. If Samsung can offer similar features at a fraction of the Vision Pro's price, it may have a winning product. Rumors suggest that the Samsung headset could cost around $1,000, significantly lower than the Vision Pro's $3,499 price tag. It may be a while before we see anything concrete from Samsung, as they have abandoned this nearly complete project for a new one. We will have to wait and see what Samsung announces in the future.