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Vivo Debuts Vision Mixed-Reality Headset in China, Opens In‑Store Demos

China-only trials begin with sign-ups, with pricing and broader availability still unannounced.

Featured image of the Vivo Vision Discovery Edition headset
Graphics by Vincenz Lee | GadgetMatch
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Overview

  • Vivo’s first MR device, the Vision Discovery/Explorer Edition, features dual 8K Micro‑OLED displays, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2, and the new OriginOS Vision with eye- and gesture-tracking.
  • The headset weighs 398g and uses an external battery pack that Vivo says powers about two hours, with the company claiming a 26% smaller form factor than the industry average.
  • Public tryouts start August 22 at 12 demo zones in major Chinese cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, with preorders open and no confirmed retail price or on-sale date.
  • Multiple outlets report guidance or leaks suggesting a price near 10,000 yuan (about $1,400), which Vivo has not confirmed.
  • Coverage notes a strong visual and UI resemblance to Apple’s Vision Pro, while Vivo pitches entertainment-first use cases like a 120‑foot virtual cinema, 3D video capture, and content partnerships.