Samsung Officially Reveals Project Moohan, Its Vision Pro Competitor, at Galaxy Event
Samsung is set to officially reveal Project Moohan, its competitor to Apple’s Vision Pro, during its Galaxy Event later today. While the company has allowed select tech writers to try a prototype version, many details remain unclear—including the official name of the device.
Hands-On Impressions So Far
Our sister site 9to5Google had an opportunity to try the prototype back in December last year, and Abner Li came away impressed. Tech influencer MKBHD (Marques Brownlee) also praised the device, highlighting its onboard AI capabilities as a key differentiator from Apple’s Vision Pro.
What We Know So Far
Abner Li noted that the device is generally on par with the Vision Pro in terms of hardware but that the AI features make it feel “wildly new.” Samsung’s new operating system, Android XR, appears comparable to Apple’s visionOS yet offers fresh and natural innovations through AI components named Gemini and Project Astra.
Marques Brownlee explained the impact of these AI features: at any time, users can simply “go home” in the headset and hit the Gemini button to start an instance of Gemini running live in the background. This conversational AI allows for natural back-and-forth discussions.
Gemini is multimodal—which means it can “see” everything the user sees inside the headset. For instance, you can ask Gemini about an object right in front of you and get responses as if you had just taken a photo of it with your phone. This is a major advancement compared to the Vision Pro, which currently lacks any AI intelligence features and likely won’t be incorporating them any time soon.
Four Key Questions to Be Answered Today
Despite these insights, several important details remain unknown ahead of the launch:
1. **Official Name:** Samsung has only referred to the device as Project Moohan so far. Will it keep this name, or reveal something else?
2. **Final Features:** Is the production model merely a more polished version of the prototype, or are there additional, unannounced features?
3. **Release Date:** Although the official launch is today, Samsung has indicated the headset won’t be available for purchase until sometime next year. We hope for a more specific timeline.
4. **Pricing:** Apple’s Vision Pro carries a very high price tag, limiting its reach to developers and early adopters. Will Samsung follow a similar approach, or offer a more affordable option that could appeal to a broader audience?
Why This Matters for Apple Users
For those invested in the Apple ecosystem, switching to Samsung’s headset seems unlikely. However, Samsung’s entry into the mixed reality space is significant. Competition generally drives innovation and can lead to better features and more competitive pricing from all players—including Apple.
Event Details
The Samsung Galaxy Event livestream begins at 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET. You can watch it live [here].
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**Highlighted Accessories:**
– Official Apple Store on Amazon
– Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter for iPhone 17
– Official iPhone Air Cases and Bumpers
– iPhone Air MagSafe Battery
– Official iPhone Air Case
– Official iPhone 17 Cases
– Official iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max Cases
*Photo credit: Samsung*
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