Apple Vision Pro 2 might be closer than you think, new report details mass production in China
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Last year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman made an interesting statement, saying that “Apple Inc. is probably at least 18 months away from launching a second-generation Vision Pro.” At the time, it seemed like a long wait for some, but you’d be surprised to know that we're now just three months away from this launch window.
And just as we approach this timeline, a new report from PowerPlant has surfaced, suggesting that the second-generation Apple Vision Pro 2 has entered the mass production stage and is expected to be released later this year. Interestingly, Apple’s first-generation XR headset, the Vision Pro, was officially released in June 2023, just a month before the July 2025 launch date that's been circulating for the Vision Pro 2.
Mass production reportedly starts in China
A report on Chinese outlet ITHome states that multiple independent sources have confirmed that the panels, shells, and other key components of the second-generation Vision Pro are already in production. Specifically, Lens Technology (蓝思科技) is exclusively supplying the glass panels for the Vision Pro 2, Changying Precision (长盈精密) is providing the exterior components, and several electronic circuit component manufacturers are rushing to complete orders.
While the report doesn’t comment on the quality or value of these components, we did come across an interesting tweet that raises concerns about using Chinese-manufactured parts in such a high-end Apple device. The tweet summarizes the article with: “Gist of the article: Low-value China components found inside high-end expensive Apple Vision Pro 2.”
However, Apple may have other “urgent goals”
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, following his initial statements, revealed in January this year that Apple does not plan to launch any updated version of the Vision Pro in 2025, and all signs point to the new generation of the Vision Pro being postponed until 2026. Gurman pointed out that Apple’s more “urgent goal” is to develop a lower-priced head-mounted display device and is accelerating the development of this product.
Additionally, TF International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who previously predicted that the Apple Vision Pro 2 would go into production in the second half of 2025, also says that “the Vision Pro 2 could enter mass production by 1H27 at the latest.” However, Kuo mentions that Apple has allegedly canceled its plans to launch a low-cost version of the mixed-reality headset originally slated for 2025. Since Apple has clearly stated that “it would not respond to any rumors about unreleased products,” it's best to take all current speculation with a grain of salt.
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