Apple’s Vision Pro Mixed Reality Headset: A Closer Look at the Cutting-Edge MicroOLED Display Technology

Apple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset is making waves in the tech world with its cutting-edge microOLED display technology. The device boasts incredibly immersive visuals with unmatched clarity, giving users the equivalent of a single 4K TV per eye. Recent iFixit teardowns have revealed that each pixel on the tiny displays is the size of a single red blood cell, highlighting the precision and quality of the technology.

With leaked reports indicating that Apple pays around $456 for the two microOLED 4K display panels from Sony, it’s no surprise that the Vision Pro comes with a hefty price tag of $3,499 USD. Sony currently holds a monopoly on microOLED panel supply for Apple, as Samsung predicts it will take several years for the technology to become commercially viable.

Samsung Display CEO Choi Joo-sun recently stated that the market potential for micro OLEDs in augmented reality and virtual reality is significant, but widespread adoption may not occur until 2027-2028. In the meantime, Samsung plans to invest in manpower and research and development before entering the microOLED market.

While Apple is currently sourcing alternative OLED displays from Chinese companies for the Vision Pro, it is only a matter of time before Samsung introduces its own microOLED technology. As a major supplier of display technology, Samsung’s entry into the market could revolutionize mixed reality headsets. However, consumers may have to wait until at least 2027 to see what Samsung has to offer in this space.