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Vivo Unveils Vision Explorer Mixed Reality Headset in China

8/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Vivo launched its Vision Explorer Edition mixed reality headset in China on August 22, 2025.
The headset includes dual 8K Micro-OLED displays, Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset, eye tracking, and gesture control.
Weighing 398g, it provides a 180-degree field of view and spatial audio, with pre-orders at 12 Vivo Experience Stores.
Pricing and wider availability are not yet disclosed; the device targets competition with Apple's Vision Pro.

History

Historical Context

Microsoft launched the HoloLens in 2016, marking a significant advancement in mixed reality technology with its $3,000 price tag aimed at developers. This innovation paved the way for competitors like Vivo, which has rapidly expanded since its founding in 2009, now holding a 10% global smartphone market share as of 2023, reflecting the growing consumer interest in immersive technologies.

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Story summary

Vivo launched its Vision Explorer Edition mixed reality headset in China on August 22, 2025.
The headset includes dual 8K Micro-OLED displays, Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset, eye tracking, and gesture control.
Weighing 398g, it provides a 180-degree field of view and spatial audio, with pre-orders at 12 Vivo Experience Stores.
Pricing and wider availability are not yet disclosed; the device targets competition with Apple's Vision Pro.

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