Samsung - Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) vs Valve - Index
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) | Valve - Index |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Field of view | 110 ° | 130 ° |
| Eye tracking | true | false |
| Color passthrough | true | false |
| Standalone | true | false |
Between the Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) and Index, the Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) comes out ahead in eye tracking / color passthrough, while the Index wins on refresh rate / field of view. Overall, the Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) scores 72.2 and the Index scores 65.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) edges ahead on the Mars Score (72.2 vs 65.4), but the 6.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) if you care most about eye tracking / color passthrough. The biggest gaps in its favor are eye tracking, color passthrough, standalone. The single most decisive one: Has Eye tracking.
Pick the Index if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are refresh rate, field of view. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 60.00% more. 144 Hz vs 90 Hz.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Samsung - Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) or Valve - Index?
Samsung - Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) leads the current Mars Score by 6.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare refresh rate, field of view, standalone against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) if…
Samsung - Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) has the measurable edge on has eye tracking, has passthrough color, is standalone.
Choose Valve - Index if…
Valve - Index has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, fov deg.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Samsung - Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) wins
- ▲Has Eye tracking.
- ▲Has Color passthrough.
- ▲Standalone: true (vs false).
Why Valve - Index wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 60.00% more. 144 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- ▲Field of view — 18.18% more. 130 ° vs 110 °.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) | Valve - Index |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution per eye | 3552x3840 | 1440x1600 |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 90 Hz | 144 Hzlead |
| Field of view | 110 ° | 130 °lead |
| Panelⓘ | Micro-OLEDlead | LCD |
Tracking & Audio
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) | Valve - Index |
|---|---|---|
| Inside-out tracking | truelead | false |
| Eye tracking | truelead | false |
| Face tracking | truelead | false |
| Color passthrough | truelead | false |
Compute
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) | Valve - Index |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone | truelead | false |
| Battery | 2.5 hlead | 0 h |