Samsung Gear VR (2015) vs. Google Daydream View (2016)
Product Summary
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 >
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 >
Compare Samsung Gear VR (2015) & Google Daydream View (2016) Specs
General Specifications

Samsung Gear VR (2015)

Google Daydream View (2016)

Smartphone Display
Smartphone Display

Smartphone Resolution
Smartphone Resolution

Smartphone Refresh Rate
Smartphone Refresh Rate

Oculus Home, Android
Google Daydream

96°
90°

Touchpad
Daydream View Controller

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Proximity
Smartphone Sensors

None
None

MicroUSB
None

None
None

None
None

310g
220g

Plastic, Foam
Jersey Fabric

Frosty White
Slate, Snow, Crimson
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

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

5.1”
5.0"

5.7”
5.5"