Forward-looking: Samsung’s upcoming XR headset and smart glasses mark a push into the extended reality space, where Apple’s Vision Pro and Meta’s smart glasses reside with very moderate success. Both devices would run on Android XR OS, a platform built by Google and Qualcomm, and be powered by the latest Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 2 chip. The headset is expected to arrive with top specs, including micro-OLED displays, a 90Hz refresh rate, and up to 1,000 nits of brightness.

At Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event in January, the company teased an XR headset in the vein of the Apple Vision Pro, alongside a pair of smart glasses reminiscent of the Meta Ray-Ban ones.

According to South Korean publication ET News, Samsung’s upcoming smart glasses are codenamed “Haean,” after a city in South Korea. They are expected to launch alongside the XR headset currently in development under the name “Project Moohan.” Both devices will run on Android XR OS, a new operating system developed by Google and Qualcomm specifically for extended reality devices.

The report adds that the smart glasses will resemble a regular pair of sunglasses to avoid standing out in public. They are also said to feature a thin and lightweight design, making them comfortable for users with virtually any face shape to wear for extended periods.

Samsung is reportedly still finalizing the features and specifications of Haean, so details remain scarce. However, rumors suggest it could be powered by the Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 2 chip, feature a 12MP camera, and include a 155mAh battery. Potential software features may include video recording, music playback, voice calling, and social sharing.

In parallel, Samsung continues development of Project Moohan, its XR headset aimed at competing with the Apple Vision Pro. It will also run on Android XR OS and is rumored to support features such as eye tracking, hand gestures, and speech recognition.

One confirmed detail about Project Moohan is that it will use the Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 2 chip, which enables high-end capabilities, including up to 4.3K resolution per eye, 90Hz refresh rates, and support for up to 12 concurrent cameras.

According to Daily Korea, Samsung’s XR headset will feature micro-OLED displays with a 3,840 x 3,552 resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 1,000 nits. The rest of the specifications remain under wraps.

While Samsung has confirmed a 2025 launch window, an exact release date has not yet been announced.