Samsung’s making a serious play in the extended reality market. They’ve been working on their first XR headset, code-named Project Moohan, with Google. This device could shake up the virtual and augmented reality spaces, competing directly with Apple’s Vision Pro.
Extended reality, or XR, is an umbrella term covering all virtual image technologies – think VR, AR, and mixed reality.
Recently, two Samsung XR devices showed up on Geekbench, a well-known tech performance testing platform. These are likely Project Moohan and Project Haean (also known as Jinju), which were previously rumored.
Under the Hood
Geekbench testing revealed that Project Moohan, with the model number SM-I610, packs a new Qualcomm chip. This features a 6-core CPU with 2 cores running at 2.36 GHz and 4 cores at 2.05 GHz, along with an Adreno 740 graphics chip. This setup suggests the use of the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip, specifically designed for XR platforms. It also comes with 16 GB of RAM and runs on Android 14 (or possibly Android XR OS).
Smooth Performance
Project Moohan is designed for seamless performance, allowing users to fully immerse themselves in virtual worlds. It supports full-color image transmission at low latency – just 12 milliseconds – and features advanced VR tech like center-of-view rendering and Space Warp. This tech doubles the frame rate to compensate for missing frames, creating a more immersive VR experience.
Geekbench also tested Project Haean (or Jinju), with the model number SM-I130. This device shares the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip, 16 GB of RAM, and Android 14 as Project Moohan.
Previous reports indicated that Project Haean has a design similar to smart glasses, with a thinner, lighter body than Project Moohan. Despite its more compact form, it retains high-end specs to appeal to a broader range of users.
Although Samsung hasn’t officially announced the release dates for Project Moohan and Project Haean, rumors suggest that more details might be revealed at the Unpacked event in June or July 2025.