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Samsung Galaxy XR vs PICO 4 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy XR scores 89/100 while PICO 4 Ultra scores 78/100. Compare specs, price, pros, cons, and platform tradeoffs.

Samsung / mixed

Samsung Galaxy XR

TopVR score

$1,800

retail class

PICO / mixed

Full Comparison

Samsung

PICO 4 Ultra

TopVR score

$799

retail class

Spec	Samsung Galaxy XR	PICO 4 Ultra
Score	89 /100	78 /100
Resolution	4K micro-OLED class	2160x2160 per eye
Refresh Rate	90 Hz class	Up to 90 Hz
Field of View	109 deg horizontal / 100 deg vertical	104 deg class
Tracking	Eye, hand, voice, depth, and optional controllers	Inside-out 6DoF with ring-free controllers
Battery	Up to 2 hours general use; 2.5 hours video	Rear battery; balanced design
Weight	545 g	580 g
Platform	Android XR	PICO OS

Samsung Galaxy XR Verdict

Samsung Galaxy XR is the most important new premium mixed-reality alternative to Vision Pro. It is expensive, but Android XR, Gemini, Google Play, and a lighter headset design give it a clearer everyday software story than most high-end XR devices.

First major Android XR headset

High-resolution micro-OLED display

Gemini and Google app integration

Much more expensive than Quest

Controller ecosystem is still young

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Buy on Samsung $1,800

PICO 4 Ultra Verdict

PICO 4 Ultra is a strong Quest-style mixed-reality alternative in markets where it is officially sold. For U.S. buyers, availability and software library depth keep Quest 3 and Quest 3S ahead.

Balanced front/rear headset design

XR2 Gen 2 platform with 12 GB RAM

Color mixed-reality passthrough and depth sensing

Limited U.S. retail presence

Store library is smaller than Quest

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Buy on PICO $799