Apple Vision Pro 2 to Feature Brighter and More Efficient RGB OLEDoS Displays from Samsung

As Apple gears up to launch the Vision Pro in early 2024, reports suggest that the company is already planning the successor, the Vision Pro 2, set to be released in 2027. Here are the key details about the upcoming Apple mixed reality headset and its improved features.

1. Improved Displays:

   • The Apple Vision Pro 2 is reported to feature upgraded micro-OLED displays, specifically RGB OLEDoS displays.
   • Unlike the first-generation Vision Pro that uses WOLED displays with color filters, the new displays will utilize RGB OLEDoS technology.
   • RGB OLEDoS technology generates light and color directly from nearby RGB sub-pixels on a single layer, eliminating the need for color filters.
   • These displays are expected to be considerably brighter and more efficient compared to WOLED and color filter OLEDoS displays.

2. Supplier and Technology:

   • Samsung, Apple's longtime rival, is currently the only company that supplies RGB OLEDoS displays.
   • The report suggests that Samsung, following its acquisition of OLED microdisplays manufacturer eMagin, is likely to be the supplier for Apple's Vision Pro 2 displays.
   • Samsung has been a key supplier of OLED displays for Apple's iPhone models.

3. Release Timeline and Codename:

   • The Vision Pro 2, codenamed Project Alaska, is reportedly in development, with a planned release in 2027.
   • Leaks also indicate that the second-generation Apple headset might feature a redesigned rear strap and could launch in 2026.

4. Leaked Specifications for Vision Pro 2:

   • Two Micro OLED displays with semi-automatic interpupillary distance (IPD) adjustment.
   • TrueDepth camera, four computer vision cameras, two RGB cameras, two low-light infrared illuminators, and various smartphone sensors.

5. First-Generation Vision Pro:

   • The initial units of the Apple Vision Pro are expected to be ready for shipping by January 2024.
   • Analysts, including Ming-Chi Kuo, consider the Vision Pro as Apple's "most important product of 2024."
   • The company is anticipated to ship around 500,000 units in 2024, with mass production already underway.

6. Release Timeline:

   • Apple has maintained an early 2024 launch timeline for the Vision Pro, but an exact release date is yet to be announced.

As Apple continues to innovate in the mixed reality space, the Vision Pro 2 aims to deliver an enhanced visual experience with brighter and more efficient displays. The inclusion of advanced technologies and features in both the first-generation Vision Pro and its successor reflects Apple's commitment to the spatial computing domain.