Samsung has introduced new Gear VR alongside its Galaxy Note 7 on the 2nd of August. The New Samsung Gear VR will be compatible with Galaxy Note 7 and also with the previous flagships of the company. Pre-orders for Note 7 has started last week and now Samsung Gear VR is also up for Pre-orders on Amazon. However, both these devices shipping will start on August 19th 2016.
The New Gear VR supports the USB Type-C and Micro USB port connection to the Galaxy Note7, S7, S7 edge, Note5, S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+ unfortunately there is no compatibility with the older phones of Samsung. It’s also more comfortable to wear then the previous one.
| Full Specs of Samsung Gear VR | |
| Dimension | 207.8(W) x 122.5(L) x 98.6(H)mm |
| Weight | 345g (312g without Front Cover) |
| FOV | 101° Field of View |
| Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Proximity |
| Color | Blue Black |
| Compatibility | USB Type-C and Micro USB port connection to the Galaxy Note7, S7, S7 edge, Note5, S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+ |
The Gear VR is available on Amazon for Pre-order at the same price as its predecessor, which is $99. Amazon quotes it as shipping on August 19th, so you should have it in hand on August 19th, which is just a week away. If you’re interested go through the link below and pre-order one for yourself.