Apple has officially launched the refreshed Apple Vision Pro with the powerful M5 chip, providing a significant leap in performance, display rendering, and AI-driven computing. Alongside faster processing, the new model introduces a Dual Knit Band for enhanced comfort and balance, and the latest visionOS 26, delivering deeper spatial experiences, upgraded widgets, and Apple Intelligence capabilities with expanded language support.
M5 chip: faster, smarter, and more efficient
The M5 chip, built on third-generation 3nm architecture, features a 10-core CPU (4 performance and 6 efficiency cores) and a 10-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading for realistic lighting and reflections in apps such as Control. The Neural Engine, upgraded to 16 cores, delivers up to 50% faster system-level AI performance and 2x speed in third-party apps.
The Vision Pro now renders 10% more pixels on its micro‑OLED displays and supports refresh rates up to 120 Hz, improving clarity and reducing motion blur. The R1 chip works alongside M5 to process data from 12 cameras, 5 sensors, and 6 microphones, ensuring 12 ms photon‑to‑photon latency for an ultra‑realistic view of the environment.
Battery efficiency also sees improvement, offering 2.5 hours of general use and 3 hours of video playback, with the ability to run continuously when connected to power.
Design and comfort upgrades
Apple redesigned the headset fit using a Dual Knit Band composed of a 3D‑knitted, dual‑rib structure for cushioning, stretch, and breathability. Tungsten inserts provide a balanced counterweight, while an adjustable Fit Dial allows precise control. The band comes in small, medium, and large sizes and remains compatible with previous Vision Pro models.
visionOS 26: smarter spatial experiences
The latest visionOS 26 enhances immersive computing with persistent widgets, upgraded Personas, and AI‑generated spatial scenes. New media features include 180° and 360° video playback in Safari or Vimeo. Later in 2025, iPadOS 26.1 will introduce a companion Vision Pro app to browse content, manage app queues, and control the headset remotely.
Expanded apps, content, and gaming
Apple Vision Pro now supports over 1 million apps and 3,000 visionOS‑optimized experiences. Featured apps include HomeByMe, Lowe’s Style Studio, Balenciaga Virtual Showroom, Christie’s Select, and Art Authority Museum.
Entertainment expands with Apple TV 3D movies—including Superman, Jurassic World Rebirth, How to Train Your Dragon, and Wicked—as well as Apple Immersive content featuring live NBA games, BBC series, and projects from HYBE and Red Bull.
Games such as Glassbreakers, Porta Nubi, Elu Legend, and Spatial Rifts leverage Spatial Audio, haptic feedback, and motion tracking for deeply engaging gameplay.
Professional and enterprise features
The Vision Pro continues to support professional workflows, allowing artists to sketch with Crayon, photographers to edit using Pixelmator, and filmmakers to review assets via Final Cut Pro in Mac Virtual Display mode. Enterprise adoption spans Porsche’s vehicle visualization and Visage Imaging’s 3D medical imaging projects at UC San Diego Health.
Sustainability and availability
Following Apple’s 2030 carbon‑neutrality goals, Vision Pro uses 100% recycled aluminum, rare‑earth elements, and cobalt, with fully recyclable fiber‑based packaging.
The Apple Vision Pro (M5) starts at USD 3,499 (₹ 3,07,120 approx.), available in 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB options. Pre‑orders are open in Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US, with sales beginning October 22 and expansion to more markets later.
Accessories: Light Seal, two Light Seal Cushions, Vision Pro Cover, Polishing Cloth, Battery, USB‑C Cable, and 40 W Power Adapter.
Optional Dual Knit Band—USD 99 (₹ 8,689) and Travel Case—USD 199 (₹ 17,467).