As the current Vision Pro expands to more markets, Apple is exploring options for a more affordable version of its Mixed-Reality headset.
Apple has reportedlyprioritizedabudget-friendly MR headset, Apple Vision, over theVision Pro successor.
A report from a Korean Publication,The Elec, says that Apple is likely to use bigger yet low-resolution displays in the cheaper Apple Vision. This move will allow the company to keep the price of theupcoming headsetin check.
The Elec says that Apple has contacted its South Korean Suppliers, LG and Samsung, to enquire about OLED-on-Silicon (OLED) panels. These panels will offer a resolution of 1700 pixels per inch (PPI) – considerably lower than one present on Vision Pro, which uses Sony-made 1.42-inch panels offering 3341-pixel density.
According to The Elec, Apple has sought an RFI for displays ranging from 2.0-inch to 2.1 in size. With this RFI, Apple also wants to assess the production capacity of its two South Korean suppliers. Sony, which supplies these displays to Apple, has a production capacity of 900,000 units annually and no plans to increase the output.
However, as the cheaper Apple Vision is expected to have a wider target audience, Apple may be looking to ensure an uninterrupted supply of components.
Gurman had suggested that compared to the premium $3500 Vision Pro, the Apple Vision is likely to be priced around $1500, forcing the company to cut corners at various places. He suggested that Apple is “considering making the device reliant on a tethered Mac or iPhone.”
Related:
That said, even at $1500, the Apple Vision could be considerably more expensive than theMeta Quest 3, which starts at $500 and is among the most popularstandalone MR headsets.
Jitendra Soni was a Tech Writer on Dexerto’s UK Team. An expert in tech, especially smartphones, he has almost 10 years of experience. He spearheaded the TechRadar India editorial operations and has written for TechRadar, TechRadar Pro, Free Press Journal, Mobile Scout, IB Times Singapore, Indulge Express, and more.
