Apple Vision Pro 2 to feature M5 chip, could launch in late 2025

India Today

3 days ago

Apple Vision Pro is now almost two years old, and rumours have it that the company is already planning to introduce its successor, the Vision Pro 2, by the end of this year. And the next-gen Vision Pro is expected to be much more powerful than its predecessor. According to a new report by MacRumors, the upcoming Vision Pro 2 could feature Apple's yet-to-be-announced M5 chip.advertisementAccording to the report, which points to code 'accidentally shared by Apple' that was uncovered by a contributor, the upcoming Vision Pro 2 is expected to feature Apple's yet-to-be-announced M5 chip. Now the rumours about the Vision Pro 2's internals have been swirling for months. Last year, some analysts, including Ming-Chi Kuo, suggested the device would get the M5 chip. Others, like Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, believed Apple would opt for the M4, the same chip powering the latest MacBook Air and iPad Pro models. But now the new reports hints strongly towards Apple's plans to power the Vision Pro 2 with the new generation of Apple SIlicon.The launch timeline for the Vision Pro 2 is still unconfirmed, but industry chatter points to a possible late 2025 debut. Apple could use its October launch window which is typically reserved for high-profile hardware announcements following the iPhone series launch in September, to launch the headset alongside other flagship products.
If the new report's findings are accurate, Apple's second-generation mixed-reality headset could be the first Apple device to debut with the M5 chip. Given there are reports that Apple might skip refreshing its MacBook Pro this year and instead launch M5-powered Macs in early 2026. That means if the Vision Pro 2 with M5 does arrive this year, it would be Apple's most powerful machine yet– or at least the device with Apple's most powerful chipset.Of course, the new Vision Pro would benefit from improved performance and efficiency. However, apart from the upgraded processor, reports suggest no major hardware redesign is expected. Apple may introduce a revised head strap to improve long-term comfort.As for what the first-generation Vision Pro brought to the table, Apple launched the Vision Pro in early 2024. It runs on a dual-chip setup: the M2 chip for core computing tasks, featuring an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, and the R1 chip dedicated to processing sensor data with ultra-low latency. For visuals, the Vision Pro uses dual Micro-OLED displays, delivering a combined 23 million pixels with refresh rates of 90Hz, 96Hz, and 100Hz. Under the hood it includes multiple cameras and a LiDAR scanner that enables precise head, hand, and eye tracking, as well as detailed environment mapping for immersive AR and VR experiences.advertisementFor audio, the Vision Pro features personalised Spatial Audio and dynamic head tracking. It's powered by an external battery pack, offering up to two hours of general use or 2.5 hours of video playback, with the option to stay plugged in for all-day use.If Apple does ship the Vision Pro 2 with the M5 chip, it could make it a big leap in performance. It would allow it to feature richer environments, more complex interactions, and better battery efficiency.- Ends