Mixed reality feels like it’s been perpetually “almost here” for years now. Apple finally made it real with Vision Pro, Meta keeps pushing Quest forward, but most headsets still feel like wearing a computer on your face rather than stepping into the future. That might be changing soon.
vivo just dropped two teaser videos for their upcoming Vision mixed reality headset, set to launch August 21. These aren’t your typical spec-heavy reveals but something more intriguing: glimpses of what spatial computing might look like when a company known for elegant smartphone design tackles the challenge.
Designer: vivo
The first teaser is all atmosphere and anticipation. Abstract visuals of light bending through glass, digital overlays seamlessly merging with reality, and that brief silhouette of the headset itself. What catches your attention isn’t flashy tech demos but the restraint and sophistication of the presentation.
That glimpse of the actual device suggests vivo learned from everyone else’s mistakes. The headset appears remarkably slim with a single, wide visor and what looks like a properly balanced headband. No bulky battery packs or awkward controller tracking rings cluttering the design.
The second video gets more specific about capabilities, showing users manipulating floating interfaces with natural hand gestures. People swipe, pinch, and select digital objects like they’re handling physical items. The interaction looks effortless rather than the careful, deliberate movements most VR systems still require.
What’s particularly compelling is how seamlessly the teaser shows transitions between augmented reality overlays and full virtual environments. Users collaborate in shared spaces, manipulate 3D models, and watch movies without any visible controllers or complex setup procedures. It’s the controller-free future everyone keeps promising.
The technical specs remain mysterious, but the visuals suggest high-resolution displays with impressive color accuracy and wide field of view. vivo’s smartphone cameras are already excellent, so expect advanced environmental mapping and hand tracking powered by multiple outward-facing sensors.
Integration with vivo’s existing ecosystem seems inevitable. The company has built impressive AI and imaging capabilities into their phones, and those technologies could translate beautifully to mixed reality applications. Imagine seamless handoff between your phone and headset, or using familiar vivo interfaces in three-dimensional space.
The timing feels strategic too. Apple Vision Pro proved there’s demand for premium mixed reality, but the $3,500 price tag keeps it niche. vivo could position Vision as the more accessible alternative without sacrificing design quality or user experience sophistication.
Competition in this space benefits everyone. Apple pushed the industry forward with Vision Pro, Meta keeps iterating on Quest, and now vivo brings their design sensibility and manufacturing expertise to mixed reality. Each company’s approach pushes the others to improve.
