Apple has received samples of 1,500ppi OLED displays for its cheaper Vision headset.
Apple Receives Samples of 1,500ppi Glass Core Substrate OLED Displays for Cheaper Vision Headset
This news isn’t new at all. In fact, we did hear about it back in July as well. Apple has been exploring the idea of using lower resolution displays for quite some time, and it is crucial it takes this route otherwise it won’t be able to bring the price of its next Vision headset down.
The latest report from TheElec says the company has received a bunch of OLED display samples from Japan Display with a pixel density of 1,500ppi which is lower than 1,700 which we previously heard about. Interestingly, a 1,500ppi display is significantly lower resolution compared to the Vision Pro, which has a massive pixel density of 3,391ppi.
This isn’t the only measure Apple is taking to reduce the price. An earlier report said Apple may even use a tethered iPhone or Mac to deliver the whole experience. Currently, the Vision Pro is an entirely independent device and does not require an iPhone or Mac to function.
There are a ton of details missing regarding the next Vision headset, but the thing I’m most interested in is the launch date. Rumor says Apple may launch the new Vision headset some time in 2025. A launch at the end of 2025 makes perfect sense while chances of that slipping into 2026 seem probable, too.
At the time of writing, the new Vision headset is definitely important for Apple. So much, in fact, it has shelved the Vision Pro project. It is going to release Vision Pro 2 some time in the near future, but the cheaper headset takes precedence over everything else.
The Vision Pro is definitely an amazing piece of hardware that is held back by its price. One look at social media and you’ll realize people are slowly losing interest, with many users saying their Vision Pro is just sitting on a table eating dust. Once the cheaper headset turns into a reality, there’s a chance Apple may be able to turn things around for its spatial computer.
