Vivo has officially stepped into the mixed reality (MR) space with the launch of its Vision Discovery Edition MR headset. Announced during the company’s 30th anniversary celebrations in Dongguan, China, this marks Vivo’s debut in the MR segment. With this launch, the company will compete against industry leaders such as Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest series, and Samsung’s upcoming Project Moohan headset.
The Vision Discovery Edition has been designed to offer a lighter, slimmer form factor compared to the industry average, making it one of the most comfortable MR headsets in its category.
At the core of the Vision Discovery Edition is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 platform, which promises significant improvements in both performance and efficiency. According to Vivo, this chipset delivers:
2.5X higher GPU output for enhanced graphics.
8X improved AI performance compared to the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, which powers Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3s.
This makes the headset suitable not only for gaming but also for advanced productivity applications, virtual collaboration, and immersive entertainment.
The headset is equipped with 1.5-degree precision eye tracking and fingertip gesture recognition that supports 26 degrees of freedom. It also offers a 175-degree vertical tracking range, allowing for natural user interactions.
Instead of relying on the standard “tap-through-screen” method, users can now engage through intuitive move-and-pinch gestures, creating a more immersive and natural MR experience.
The Vivo Vision Discovery Edition promises a professional-grade visual experience with:
Dual Micro-OLED panels delivering 8K binocular resolution.
94% DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage for vibrant visuals.
DeltaE <2 colour accuracy, ensuring cinema-grade image precision.
Vivo highlights that the image quality is comparable to high-end cinema monitors, with calibrated brightness and uniform color across both eyes to reduce strain and improve comfort during prolonged use.
The device runs on OriginOS Vision, a custom interface designed specifically for mixed reality. Key features include:
Panoramic viewing that lets users watch live sports, movies, and e-sports from multiple angles.
Split-screen mode for multitasking or watching different content streams simultaneously.
A 120-foot virtual theatre screen for immersive movie experiences.
This positions the Vision Discovery Edition as a multifunctional headset, equally suited for entertainment, gaming, and productivity.
Design is another area where Vivo has made significant progress. The Vision Discovery Edition:
Weighs only 398 grams.
Measures 83mm in height and 40mm in thickness.
Is 26% smaller than the current industry average.
For comparison:
Meta Quest 3 weighs 515 grams.
Apple Vision Pro ranges from 600g–650g depending on strap configuration.
This makes the Vivo headset one of the slimmest and lightest MR devices available, giving it an edge in terms of comfort and usability.
Despite the official announcement, Vivo has not confirmed a commercial release timeline for the Vision Discovery Edition. According to Hong Yi, General Manager of Smart Device Products at Vivo, the headset will not be available for purchase in 2025.
Instead, the company will begin taking reservations for in-store demo sessions in China, allowing potential buyers and enthusiasts to experience the device firsthand.
While international availability remains uncertain, there is speculation that Vivo could eventually bring the Vision Discovery Edition to markets such as India and Europe, especially as the demand for MR and XR devices grows.
Conclusion
The Vivo Vision Discovery Edition MR headset demonstrates the company’s ambition to compete in the next-generation computing space. With a lightweight build, advanced gesture controls, Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 power, and cinema-grade visuals, the device stands out as a strong rival to Apple, Meta, and Samsung.
Although consumers may have to wait until after 2025 for a commercial release, Vivo’s debut in the MR space signals a significant expansion beyond smartphones into immersive technologies.