Apple’s new M5 chip, introduced today, will take the Apple Vision Pro to the next level. The first details about the new M5-powered version of Vision Pro have been shared.
Apple officially introduced the long-awaited M5 chip today. The company’s new processor, manufactured with third-generation 3-nanometer technology, offers a significant leap in both performance and energy efficiency compared to previous generations. The Apple Vision Pro, which was originally launched with the M2 chip, will be one of the devices whose speed and efficiency will be increased by the M5, which comes with important enhancements, especially for Artificial Intelligence (AI). With this new chip, the mixed-reality headset will gain a much more powerful, faster, and more efficient structure.
The new M5 chip seems poised to significantly advance the Vision Pro’s mixed-reality experience. Its 8-core CPU structure boosts multitasking performance, while the 10-core GPU—with hardware-accelerated ray tracing and advanced shading features—will make light and reflection details much more realistic in games and 3D environments. According to information provided by Apple, the M5 can process 10% more pixels on micro-OLED displays and deliver a smoother system-wide experience. Furthermore, the revamped 16-core Neural Engine provides up to a 50% speed increase in AI-powered operations. This significantly accelerates processes such as creating Personas, turning photos into three-dimensional scenes, or working with complex datasets.
M5 Will Also Extend Apple Vision Pro’s Battery Life
Besides performance, the M5 chip will offer noticeable improvements in battery life. Apple states that the Vision Pro will now provide up to 2.5 hours of general use and up to 3 hours of video playback on a single charge. It is also noted that the M5 chip, by optimizing this efficiency alongside the R1 co-processor, will create a real-time feeling of “living in a digital world” with a 12-millisecond image latency.
These hardware innovations are supported by new software features introduced with visionOS 26. Users will now be able to enjoy a richer experience with widgets placed in the spatial environment, improved Persona appearances, and new Apple Immersive content.
On the design front, Apple introduced a new headband called the Dual Knit Band to increase comfort during long periods of use. Its breathable fabric structure and balanced weight distribution reduce the pressure created by the device on the head, while the Fit Dial mechanism allows for precise adjustment. At least, that is Apple’s claim.
In conclusion, the new M5-chipped Vision Pro promises a noticeable level up in the mixed-reality field on both the hardware and software sides. We will see in the coming days how well it can deliver on this promise.
The new M5-powered Apple Vision Pro will go on sale starting from $3499 in key countries such as the US, China, and Germany, beginning on October 22nd.
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