Subj : Rumored Samsung XR headset appears on Geekbench with specs that c To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Thu Aug 29 2024 18:15:04 Rumored Samsung XR headset appears on Geekbench with specs that could tease an AI-powered Apple Vision Pro rival Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:00:39 +0000 Description: Geekbench scores for the Samsung XR headset have leaked, and it could be an AI-powered Apple Vision Pro rival. FULL STORY ====================================================================== At the recent foldables-focused Galaxy Unpacked event Samsung and Google teased that wed finally see the results of their XR partnership coming this year and it looks like things are on track as the Samsung XR headset s performance scores have seemingly leaked on Geekbench . If the leak is correct, the device looks set to be a bonafide Apple Vision Pro rival which could get some AI integration. While the Geekbench score isnt explicitly labeled something like Samsung VR headset it is for a device called the Samsung SM-I130 a designation a leaker attached to the Samsung headset back in January. Whats more, the CPU information which is listed as being a 6-core 2.36GHz processor would match up with the one known Samsung headset hardware detail that it uses a Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 . The Samsung headsets reliance on Qualcomms Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 was teased by Qualcomm itself, and the chipset is a 6-core processor, with its cores being able to run at up to 2.4 GHz. Qualcomm's announcement dropped big hints (Image credit: Qualcomm) As for the new details, the leak says the device has 16GB of RAM. This is the same as the Apple Vision Pro, and twice the amount youd find in the Meta Quest 3 . Not only will this help apps and XR experiences run more smoothly, I suspect itll facilitate AI integration. RAM boosts were the standout upgrade for Googles own Pixel phones at its recent Google Pixel 9 event the Pixel 9 getting 12GB, and Pixel 9 Pro models receiving 16GB and the reason behind this improvement was AI. More RAM means the phones can do more with Googles Gemini AI on device so results are quicker, and your data doesnt have to be shared with an off-device server making it more private. With 16GB of RAM of its own the Samsung XR headset would theoretically be able to pull off many of the same tricks we've seen from the Pixel 9 Pro. Considering Apple and Meta arent yet leveraging their AI platforms in a meaningful way with their XR devices (save for the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Meta AI integration, though they arent XR glasses in fairness) Google and Samsung focusing on Gemini would be a clever way to stand out from the crowd and make the upgraded hardware feel worthwhile. Will AI take next-gen wearables to the next level? (Image credit: Meta) Weve also got a confirmation that the headset will run a version of Android 14. This again leans into my AI theory as Gemini is a key part of the latest Android OS, but otherwise, its not surprising or really of note. Metas own HorizonOS is a spinoff of Android, and being that Android is Googles home-grown OS its not a shocker Google would adapt the latest version to run on VR headsets its helping to create. As with all leaks, we should take these details with a pinch of salt, until Google or Samsung say anything official theres no guarantee what specs the Samsung XR headset will offer. Regardless of if the leak is correct, we shouldnt be left waiting much longer for the device to be revealed; the end of 2024 is fast approaching putting a time limit on Samsungs this year promise, and our bet is well see something in just over a month at the Samsung Developers Conference which is scheduled for October 3, 2024. Whenever its announced you can be sure well be ready to fill you in on all the important XR details. You might also like Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra tipped to be thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro Max The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6s paint is peeling off because youre charging it wrong Unofficial Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra renders make it look less like the Galaxy Note ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/rumored- samsung-xr-headset-appears-on-geekbench-with-specs-that-could-tease-an-ai-powe red-apple-vision-pro-rival --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .