iFixit recently posted a new video regarding the teardown of Apple’s Vision Pro. This video goes into detail about the key components inside Apple’s first Spatial Computer. It’s revealed that Apple’s claim of “more than a 4K TV for each eye” during the Vision Pro announcement wasn’t entirely accurate.
The micro OLED screens are estimated to offer a 3,660 x 3,200 pixel per eye resolution, which falls short of the 4K resolution standard. However, Vision Pro still has a sharp display with each screen packing 3,380 pixels per inch (PPI).
Vision Pro display and resolution calculations
In terms of pixel per degree (PPD), a key metric for VR headsets, the iFixit team estimates Vision Pro at 34 PPD, providing a more detailed viewing experience compared to the Meta Quest 3 and its 25 PPD value.
The teardown also revealed that Vision Pro’s battery pack is made from a single sheet of aluminum and is extremely difficult to open. Inside, there are three iPhone-sized batteries totaling 46.08Wh of power, despite Apple officially listing the battery with a 35.9Wh rating.
Vision Pro battery disassembled
Interestingly, Apple’s usual practice of parts pairing was omitted for Vision Pro, meaning its components are interchangeable. Despite this, Vision Pro still poses a challenge in terms of repairability, earning a 4/10 iFixit repairability score.
On the software side, Vision Pro received its first update, visionOS 1.1 Beta, which brings improved and more realistic Personas avatars, requiring users to rescan their face and create new Persona avatars.
