Google Daydream View (2016) vs. Samsung Gear VR (2015)
Product Summary
Google Daydream View (2016)
Release date: Nov, 2016.Introducing Daydream View, the comfortable and easy to use headset by Google. Having noticed many issues with comfort and the fact that most headsets looked the same, Google has taken the step to stand out from the crowd with their new virtual reality headset. Unlike many headsets on the market today, Daydream ...Read more >
Samsung Gear VR (2015)
Release date: Nov, 2015.Redefine your phone’s hidden power and immerse yourself in beautiful virtual worlds with the Samsung Gear VR. This mobile headset transforms Samsung's latest Galaxy smartphones into the ultimate virtual reality experience and transports you into games so that you become part of the action. Built by Samsung...Read more >
Compare Google Daydream View (2016) & Samsung Gear VR (2015) Specs
General Specifications

Google Daydream View (2016)

Samsung Gear VR (2015)

Smartphone Display
Smartphone Display

Smartphone Resolution
Smartphone Resolution

Smartphone Refresh Rate
Smartphone Refresh Rate

Google Daydream
Oculus Home, Android

90°
96°

Daydream View Controller
Touchpad

Smartphone Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Proximity

None
None

None
MicroUSB

None
None

None
None

220g
310g

Jersey Fabric
Plastic, Foam

Slate, Snow, Crimson
Frosty White
Minimum Requirements

Not Applicable
Not Applicable

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Not Applicable

Not Applicable
Not Applicable

Not Applicable
Not Applicable

Not Applicable
Not Applicable

Android
Android

Daydream-ready smartphones
Galaxy S7, S7 edge, Note5, S6, S6 edge

5.0"
5.1”

5.5"
5.7”