Samsung’s upcoming XR headset could feature superior display tech—here’s how it stacks up.

Samsung’s Project Moohan XR headset is shaping up to be a serious contender against Apple’s Vision Pro, at least when it comes to display technology. According to a report from The Elec, the upcoming headset will feature 1.3-inch 4K OLEDoS panels from Sony with an impressive 3,800ppi pixel density—sharper than the Vision Pro’s 3,391ppi.

Samsung has already confirmed that the headset will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 2, the most powerful VR chip available. But this new report suggests Samsung is deliberately aiming to surpass Apple, ensuring that, at least on paper, Project Moohan offers better display quality than its biggest rival.

With parts suppliers set to begin mass production next month, the device may not be ready in time for Samsung’s next Unpacked event, where the company is expected to showcase its next-gen foldables. However, there’s a chance Samsung could tease additional details—or even offer a first look—at the highly anticipated headset.

Samsung allegedly plans to sell around 100,000 units of its premium XR device, though that could be a challenging goal. Apple’s Vision Pro has struggled with sales, largely due to its steep price tag, and Samsung’s headset will likely face similar hurdles.

Meanwhile, Apple appears to be exploring a cheaper Vision Pro variant to reach a broader audience. Reports indicate that Apple has requested development data from Samsung Display for a 1,700ppi micro OLED screen measuring 2.0-2.1 inches, hinting at a possible lower-cost model in the works.

While Samsung’s Project Moohan may outshine Apple’s Vision Pro in raw display specs, its real test will be whether it can offer an experience compelling enough to justify its price tag—and whether it can avoid the sales struggles of Apple’s premium headset.