{"id":26462,"date":"2025-08-25T16:05:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T13:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/?p=26462"},"modified":"2025-08-26T10:29:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T07:29:32","slug":"vivo-unveils-a-rival-to-apples-vision-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/vivo-unveils-a-rival-to-apples-vision-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"Vivo Unveils a Rival to Apple&#8217;s Vision Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has introduced a mixed reality headset reminiscent of Apple&#8217;s Vision Pro. It weighs 35% less and is likely to be similarly cheaper, reports <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/tech\/big-tech\/article\/3322883\/chinese-smartphone-maker-vivo-challenges-apple-vision-pro-cheaper-lighter-vr-headset?module=top_story&#038;pgtype=section\">SCMP<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-qw.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeNYvPybTqUku-awgcLYfQquMDzoBm5xsSfp8v43hChdG3GsVNOKUZnh3nthND413qKoz4gDsYIkPdPd520Lk6OQHOjRm1-QjxIPQy6QcaqWfqzzbdd2cbtvuZQLaF0LJyOyiCCSw?key=eOB2xwSm0k6__jzzCzkHRQ\" alt=\"Vivo \u043f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u0441\u0442\u0430\u0432\u0438\u043b \u043a\u043e\u043d\u043a\u0443\u0440\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0430 Vision Pro \u043e\u0442 Apple\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: SCMP.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The gadget weighs 398 grams compared to the American competitor&#8217;s 600 grams. It features a dial for switching between augmented and virtual reality and offers a 180-degree panoramic view.<\/p>\n<p>Vivo markets the device as a &#8220;full-fledged computer for the face&#8221; and a tool for entertainment and work. It operates on OriginOS, an operating system that allows control of applications using fingers and eyes.<\/p>\n<p>The gadget tracks the user&#8217;s location in space to create a <span data-descr=\"technology in virtual or mixed reality headsets that allows seeing the real world through the device's cameras\" class=\"old_tooltip\">&#8220;pass-through view&#8221;<\/span> effect and varying levels of immersion.<\/p>\n<p>The hardware includes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a metal body;<\/li>\n<li>numerous cameras and sensors;<\/li>\n<li>a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip;<\/li>\n<li>microOLED displays with high pixel density;<\/li>\n<li>a button for 3D photo and video.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The reduced weight compared to the Apple Vision Pro is achieved through an external battery, which lasts about two hours. The design closely mirrors that of the Cupertino-based company&#8217;s device.<\/p>\n<p>The Vivo headset is available for testing in mainland China stores. Pricing and launch dates remain unknown.<\/p>\n<p>Back in July 2024, neurotechnology company Synchron <a href=\"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/news\/synchron-connects-brain-implant-to-apple-vision-pro\">connected<\/a> a brain implant to Apple&#8217;s Vision Pro mixed reality headset.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vivo has introduced a mixed reality headset similar to Apple&#8217;s Vision Pro. 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