Samsung at CES2024 also released a new screen for the XR headset, which uses a very interesting technology: OLEDoS, which is silicon-based OLED. This is the world's first OLEDoS display with RGB sub-pixel structure. It is made by applying organic materials on silicon wafers.
It measures 1.03 inches diagonally, is square, and has a pixel density of 3500ppi. While Samsung didn't mention the resolution, a quick calculation puts it at around 2550x2550. XR headsets typically use two of these screens, one for each eye.
Since there is no need for a separate light source and it is an OLED screen, Samsung promises that this new component will provide realistic visual effects for XR headsets. Unfortunately, the company is mum on the refresh rate of the display. Some have speculated that the refresh rate will be 90Hz, but since there is no official news, this is just speculation.
It is worth mentioning that eMagin, an American electronic component manufacturer specializing in the production of military helmets and night vision goggles, also uses similar OLEDoS panels.
When Samsung announces a new display, it usually means that Samsung will use it in at least one of its products in the future, so it's safe to assume that the Samsung XR headset is also coming soon. Of course, considering that Apple has already begun using the display in its Vision Pro headset, which will begin shipping on February 2, it’s not surprising that competing products will catch up. Given that Qualcomm announced the launch of the Snapdragon XR2+Gen2 chip for XR headsets a few days ago, it makes sense that Samsung's devices will use this chip.