Samsung Galaxy XR Opens UK Pre-Orders at £1,699, Shipping July 8 — First International Expansion

Samsung has officially opened UK pre-orders for the Galaxy XR at £1,699, with shipping beginning July 8, 2026. This marks the first international expansion for Samsung's mixed-reality headset outside the US market.

UK Launch Details

• Price: £1,699 — roughly matching the $1,799 US price after currency conversion
• Pre-order: Available now on Samsung.com/UK
• In-store: Hands-on demos available at Samsung Experience Stores in London KX, Westfield London, Westfield Stratford City, and Manchester Trafford Centre
• Shipping: July 8 for online orders; in-store availability later in July

Galaxy XR Key Specs

• Display: Dual 4K AMOLED at 90Hz refresh rate
• Processor: Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 3
• Weight: ~400g — lighter than both Meta Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro
• Input: Eye tracking + hand tracking + optional controllers
• Software: Android XR with full Google Play Store compatibility and Gemini AI integration

What This Means for Buyers

UK buyers now have a credible Apple Vision Pro alternative at roughly half the price. Early US reviews praise the Galaxy XR's display quality and app ecosystem but note that eye and hand tracking aren't as polished as Apple's. At £1,699, it's still a premium purchase — the Meta Quest 3 at $597 remains the best value VR headset. Compare all headsets in our AR/VR guide.