iFixit, the renowned technology teardown specialist, has once again delved into the inner workings of a groundbreaking device. This time, they have set their sights on Apple’s latest innovation, the Vision Pro headset. In their initial teardown, iFixit uncovered the secrets of EyeSight, Apple’s cutting-edge technology. Now, in a fascinating follow-up, they have used a digital microscope to reveal the true active resolution of the OLED microdisplays that power the Vision Pro.
The Vision Pro is a trailblazer in the world of virtual reality headsets, boasting near-4K OLED microdisplays that offer an unprecedented pixel density. However, iFixit’s investigation has shed light on an intriguing discovery. It appears that some pixels on the edges of the display are permanently off, resulting in a lower active resolution for the lit area compared to the physical resolution.
To determine the active resolution, iFixit meticulously measured the size of each pixel, which astonishingly turned out to be just 7.5μm – equivalent to the size of a human red blood cell. This means that an impressive 54 Vision Pro pixels can fit into the space occupied by a single pixel on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Such a feat is truly remarkable and showcases the level of technological advancement achieved by Apple.
Further examination by iFixit revealed that the lit area of the display measures 27.5mm in width and 24mm in height, resulting in a diagonal measurement of approximately 1.41 inches and an aspect ratio of roughly 5:4. By dividing these dimensions by the pixel size, iFixit calculated an active resolution of 3660×3200 per eye for the Apple Vision Pro.
However, it is important to note that the corners of the display are slightly cut off, affecting the overall resolution. Taking this into account, iFixit arrived at a combined total of 23.4 million pixels across the two displays, which closely aligns with Apple’s official statement that the Vision Pro boasts 23 million pixels.
For a more comprehensive understanding of iFixit’s meticulous process and their exploration of the headset’s battery and logic board, it is highly recommended to watch the full video of their extended teardown.
The revelation of the true active resolution of Apple’s Vision Pro headset adds another layer of intrigue to this groundbreaking device. With its near-4K OLED microdisplays and exceptional pixel density, the Vision Pro is poised to revolutionize the virtual reality landscape. As technology continues to advance at an astonishing pace, it is exciting to witness the remarkable achievements that companies like Apple are bringing to fruition.