Samsung’s New Headset Boasts Superior Resolution Over Apple Vision Pro: What This Means for You

Samsung’s upcoming headset is shaping up to be quite impressive, especially when it comes to its display.

So far, the company has only stated that their new headset, which will introduce Google’s Android XR, will have “state-of-the-art displays.” However, they haven’t revealed the specifics just yet.

According to South Korean news outlet The Elec, Samsung plans to use Sony’s 1.35-inch micro-OLED display with a resolution of 3552×3840 in their headset. This display is already featured in Sony’s own SRH-S1 headset.

MKBHD’s latest video gives the first real look at Samsung’s upcoming headset and the Android XR operating system it will run.

Sony’s micro-OLED displays are also found in Apple’s Vision Pro, known for its high resolution. However, the Apple display is slightly larger at 1.4 inches and has a resolution of 3660×3200, which is lower than Samsung’s upcoming offering.

A notable difference is in color quality; Sony’s new display has a color coverage of 96% DCI-P3, compared to 92% for the Vision Pro. This difference could lead to richer, more vibrant colors in Samsung’s headset.

Additionally, the height of the new Sony display is greater. The Apple Vision Pro has a notably narrow vertical field of view, which might not be a concern for Samsung’s headset.

Apple is also in the game, planning to mass-produce a refreshed Vision Pro with an M5 chip later this year. They might even upgrade to Sony’s latest micro-OLED display.

Alternatively, Apple could opt for displays from BOE, a company that produces 4K micro-OLED screens used in various headsets. While these displays match Sony’s resolution, they offer slightly higher brightness but don’t provide the same color quality.

Additionally, LG has showcased a new 4K micro-OLED display with wider color gamut, but it’s unlikely that it will be ready for the Vision Pro anytime soon.