Apple Likely Planning to Use Bigger, Lower Resolution Displays for Cheaper Vision Headset
What are the size and resolution specs of the proposed new panels?
Apple is reportedly seeking larger OLEDoS panels, ranging from 2.0 to 2.1 inches in size, with a display density of around 1,700 pixels per inch (PPI). These displays would be larger but with a lower resolution compared to the Vision Pro's 1.42-inch screen and nearly 3,400 PPI.
What could be the purpose of Apple's lower resolution OLEDoS panels?
Apple's lower resolution OLEDoS panels could be intended for a new, lower-cost mixed reality headset2. This cost-effective design may be achieved by tethering the headset to an iPhone or Mac, eliminating the need for an expensive processor. The lower-cost Apple Vision headset could launch as soon as the end of next year.
What is Apple's new focus in headset development?
Apple's new focus in headset development is on creating a more affordable mixed reality headset, likely positioned below the Vision Pro. The company is exploring new suppliers for OLED-on-Silicon panels and evaluating larger displays with lower resolution for this upcoming device. This lower-cost headset may be designed to tether to an iPhone or Mac, eliminating the need for a costly processor, and could launch as soon as the end of next year.