During its most recent earnings call, Samsung reaffirmed its plans to release XR (extended reality) headsets next year, as well as announcing the Galaxy S25 and hinting at more cheap folding phones.
At last year’s Galaxy S23 Unpacked presentation, Samsung stated that it was developing a wearable gadget that will enable augmented, mixed, and virtual reality. It will run a bespoke version of Android and be powered by a Qualcomm processor, probably the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2.
According to 9to5Google, Samsung planned to release a developer version of the smartphone in October 2024, but this has not occurred. However, Samsung EVP Jaejune Kim stated that the company is “preparing a new form factor” for people looking for a powerful and innovative mobile experience, which might perhaps relate to the future extended reality device.
Bryan Ma, an IDC analyst, noticed in one of the presentation slides that the S25 branding had been confirmed for its ‘2025 forecast’. Despite being notable without the Galaxy branding.
Just beneath that is the following: “Improve connectivity among products, including upcoming XR devices, to further elevate user experiences in the Galaxy ecosystem.”
The XR headset could use Micro-OLED or OLEDoS displays with a fast refresh rate and many cameras. There is also discussion over whether it will be a headset like the Apple Vision Pro or XR glasses, however we could get both.
Cheaper folding phones?
Interestingly, Jaejune Kim discussed the prospect of manufacturing more affordable foldable phones.
Because their foldable gadgets have “high customer satisfaction,” the company is thinking about “lowering purchase barriers” to make them more affordable.
Previously, a Samsung spokesman refuted rumors of a cheaper Galaxy Z Fold, so it’s unclear whether the company has changed its mind or is simply working on a cheaper version of the Z Flip.
This article originally appeared on our sister publication M3 and was translated and adapted from Swedish.
