Project Moohan: Samsung takes on Vision Pro with Sonys new higher-res 4K micro-OLED displays
Samsung's upcoming mixed reality headset "Moohan" aims to outperform Apple's Vision Pro with sharper displays sourced from Sony.
According to Korean publication The Elec, Samsung plans to equip its first mixed reality headset, codenamed "Project Moohan," with 1.35-inch micro OLED displays. These panels will feature an impressive 3,800 pixels per inch (PPI) and a resolution of 3,552 x 3,840. The displays use OLEDoS (OLED on Silicon) technology, where micro OLED elements are applied directly to a silicon substrate.
Sony, which also manufactures the displays for Apple's Vision Pro, will produce these panels for Samsung. The pixel density significantly exceeds that of Vision Pro's 1.4-inch OLEDoS displays, which offer 3,391 PPI at 3,660 x 3,200 resolution. Industry sources suggest Samsung is banking on this higher pixel density as a key selling point against Apple's headset, despite launching later.
Samsung's suppliers are scheduled to begin mass-producing components for Project Moohan next month. The Elec anticipates a market launch in the second half of 2025, with initial production targets around 100,000 units.
Project Moohan: Samsung's attack on Meta and Apple
Samsung is developing Project Moohan in collaboration with Google, which will provide its Android XR operating system. This spatial operating system, unveiled in December 2024, is built on Android and designed to power various XR devices including headsets and smart glasses — similar to how Android works across smartphone manufacturers.
While other companies like Sony, Lenovo, Lynx, and Xreal are also planning to release Android XR devices, Project Moohan will be the first to market with the new operating system.
An early hands-on report describes Project Moohan's design as a hybrid between Meta Quest Pro and Apple Vision Pro. The headset will incorporate pancake lenses, eye tracking, and hand tracking capabilities, along with a wired battery solution. A standout feature is expected to be deep integration with Google's AI assistant Gemini.
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