In its latest earnings call, Samsung confirmed plans to launch XR (extended reality) headsets next year, naming it the Galaxy S25 and hinting at more affordable foldable phones.
Samsung first announced that it was working on a wearable device supporting augmented, mixed and virtual reality during the Galaxy S23 Unpacked event last year. It will use a customized version of Android and be powered by a Qualcomm chip, possibly the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2.
According to 9to5Google, Samsung was supposed to release a developer version of the device in October 2024, but that didn’t happen. However, Samsung Executive Vice President Jaejune Kim told us that Samsung is “preparing a new form factor” for users looking for a powerful and innovative mobile experience, which could eventually refer to the next reality device extent.
IDC analyst Bryan Ma spotted in one of the presentation slides that the S25 brand had been confirmed for its “2025 outlook.” Although notable without the Galaxy branding.
A little below it says “Improve connectivity between products, including upcoming XR devices, to further improve user experience across the Galaxy ecosystem.” »
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The XR headset could use Micro-OLED or OLEDoS panels with a high refresh rate and multiple cameras. There’s some debate over whether it will be a headset like an Apple Vision Pro or the XR Glasses, although we could get both.
Cheaper foldable phones?
Interestingly, Jaejune Kim also discussed the possibility of developing more affordable foldable phones.
Since their foldable devices garner “high customer satisfaction,” the company plans to “lower the barriers to purchase” to make them more accessible.
Previously, a Samsung representative denied rumors about a cheaper Galaxy Z Fold, so it’s unclear whether the company has changed its mind or is only working on a cheaper version of the Z Flip.
This article was originally published on our sister publication M3 and was translated and adapted from Swedish.
