Samsung's $1,800 Galaxy XR headset could be eyeing a major expansion

Samsung launched the Galaxy XR headset in the US and South Korea last month. While the $1,800 price tag makes it a tough sell for many people, there’s still considerable interest in this new form factor and the Android XR platform. It remains to be seen where else Galaxy XR will launch, but a new leak suggests Samsung has some significant plans for expansion in 2026.

According to a report from Sammobile, the Samsung Galaxy XR is expected to launch in Germany, France, Canada, and the UK sometime in 2026. The report states that this list is not final, and Samsung may add more countries to its expansion plans as production increases and the platform approaches maturity.

Wider availability will definitely help Samsung, and more importantly, the Android XR platform, to cement its place in the market. The Galaxy XR headset already has a significant price advantage against competitors like the Apple Vision Pro, which comes with an exorbitant $3,500 price tag for its better hardware. Thanks to its (relatively) lower price tag, the Galaxy XR can reach more people once it goes on sale officially in more regions, marking it as a happy milestone for the overall platform’s future.