Apple plans to release an updated Vision Pro headset with its as-yet-unannounced M5 chip in 2025, according to Apple supply chain analyst

Apple is reportedly working on a budget-friendly Vision Pro mixed reality headset, which is expected to debut in a few years. The new model may utilize a lower-cost display technology while maintaining high visual quality,

Despite the Atlas initiative, there's no indication that Apple's smart glasses will hit the market any time soon, so it's likely that the Vision Pro — or perhaps an upgraded version with a new chip — will remain the company's only headset for the next couple of years.

New designs for Apple's Vision lineup could help the company find new customers looking for a lower price tag or a lighter, sleeker wearable for their face.

Apple’s Vision Pro with the M5 chip is expected to launch in 2025, offering enhanced performance. The new model may replace the current M2 version.

An upgraded Vision Pro headset is rumored for release in 2025, but will it address the headset's biggest flaw?

Analyst reports that a more affordable version of the Apple Vision Pro is delayed beyond 2027, and Apple's focus in 2025 will be on an updated headset with an M5 chip.

"This means Apple's only new head-mounted display device in 2025 will be the Vision Pro with an upgraded M5 processor," wrote Kuo. Apple's current (and only) Vision Pro headset co