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)
Display
Smartphone Display
Smartphone Display
Resolution
Smartphone Resolution
Smartphone Resolution
Refresh Rate
Smartphone Refresh Rate
Smartphone Refresh Rate
Platform
Oculus Home, Android
Google Daydream
Field of View
96°
90°
Lens Type
Focal Length
IPD
Lens Diameter
Controller
Touchpad
Daydream View Controller
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Proximity
Smartphone Sensors
Tracking Area
None
None
Connections
MicroUSB
None
Built In Mic
None
None
Built In Audio
None
None
Glasses Compatible
Weight
310g
220g
Material
Plastic, Foam
Jersey Fabric
Colour
Frosty White
Slate, Snow, Crimson
Minimum Requirements
Graphics Card
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
CPU
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Memory
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Video Output
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Connections
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
OS
Android
Android
Phone Compatibility
Galaxy S7, S7 edge, Note5, S6, S6 edge
Daydream-ready smartphones
Min. Screen Size
5.1”
5.0"
Max. Screen Size
5.7”
5.5"
