At Samsung Unpacked 2019, Samsung launched the S10 series of phones. However, Samsung made no mention of a new version of Gear VR at the event, which raised the question: will the S10 series even be compatible with the Gear VR?
The most recent version of Gear VR is stated to be compatible with Galaxy S6 through S9+, and the Note 8, with no mention of the S10 series or Note 9. So are the S10 phone or Note 9 compatible with the Gear VR?
According to Samsung, the answer is YES, the most recent version of the Gear VR — the 2017 Samsung Gear VR (SM-R325NZVAXAR) can work with the S10 series or Note 9 with a special adapter. If you want a Gear VR adapter for your S10 series or Note 9 phone, you can get one free of charge by calling 1-800-SAMSUNG.
I did order an S10+ and I’m curious to see how much better the Snapdragon 855 is on the Gear VR. I’ll be comparing the S10+ with the S8+ (Snapdragon 835).
UPDATE: I now have the S10+ and I’m pleased to report that the S10+ works with the 2017 Samsung Gear VR (SM-R324) without any problems, and without the need for a special adapter. I just used the same USB Type C connector that I was using with my S8+. The S10+ fits normally in the Gear VR. The only thing I noticed was that the ceramic black S10+ was noticeably heavier (198 grams) than my S8+ (173 grams), so the Gear VR felt front-heavy. The glass model S10+ has about the same weight (175 grams) as the S8+.
BTW, if you are looking for a Samsung S10+ case that is protective and at the same time easy to remove and reinstall, I recommend the Otterbox Commuter available for S10, S10+, or S10e. I used the Commuter on my S8+, which I’ve accidentally dropped a few times over the past couple of years with no damage. The Commuter for S10+ fits about the same, although when I reinstall it, sometimes the rubber on one corner has to be adjusted a bit.
In fact, being the S9+ and S10+ virtually identical in size, I believe S10+ should work with SM-R324 out-of-the-box. It will be one of the first things I’ll try when I get my S10+.
Congrats on ordering your S10+! I hope so too! but the rep I spoke with said it is compatible only with R325. Not sure if that’s true.
Good to know, thanks!
Thanks buddy!
will this also work with the s10E? does it need an adapter? Thanks
Hi Maurice. I don’t have S10e to test, but yes I believe it will fit S10e without adapter.