There are lots of headsets that are designed to work with your mobile phone. If you don’t want to put the money into a dedicated system, then one of these may be your best option.
Samsung Gear VR
Among other devices, the Samsung Gear VR is compatible with Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, Note5, S6 Edge+, S6, and S6 Edge. If you’re using a Samsung phone, there’s a pretty high chance that it’s going to be compatible, but, either way, it’s worth cross-checking with the Samsung website. There are various different models for the Samsung Gear VR and they’re all compatible with different phone models.
Google Cardboard
The Google Cardboard is about as compatible as phone headsets can get. It’s made to work with any phones that are up to 3.5 by 6 inches, so if you quickly measure your phone you’ll be able to determine whether or not your phone is going to work with it or not. It’s also the cheapest headset you can get at only $20. It’s a great first step into VR, but you’ll likely want to upgrade once you get used to the virtual world and want to get more out of it.
Merge AR/VR headset
You need a device that’s running on Apple IOS 11/Android 8 or above in order to run the Merge apps. When it comes to what will actually fit within the headset itself, the Merge website advises that you use iPhone 8 and newer, Galaxy S8 and newer, HTC M9 and newer, LG G4 and newer, or Google Pixel. They can be worn by anybody over the age of ten and can help to unlock a wealth of fascinating and educational experiences. They’re the perfect headsets for families and will help children learn a lot.
BNext VR Headset
BNext VR headsets are made to be compatible with all phones with a 4 to 6.3 inch screen, which includes practically every model of mobile phone. This includes the iPhone X, XR, XS, 8, 8 plus, 9, 9 plus, 10, 7, 7 plus, and many others. These headsets are best for Apple first and foremost. It offers FD and OD adjustments which means that it can provide an extra wide frame of vision for users. It’s designed to keep you comfortable even during long play sessions, with an eyesight protection system.
Oculus Quest 2
Finally, there’s the Oculus Quest 2, which can be considered a phone VR headset for 2023. Though not specifically designed for use with mobile phones, they are still compatible with them. Indeed, the Oculus Quest 2 uses Android as its operating system, meaning that it’s easy for them to work with the majority of mobile phones. If you use a phone that has Android 5.0+ or Apple iOS 10+ then you can download the Oculus app and then you’re pretty much ready to go. It’s definitely worth a look when you want a headset that you can get more out of as your VR experiences grow.