Apple Vision Pro Features 16GB of RAM and Likely Up to 1TB of Storage

[MacRumors]

Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset is equipped with 16GB of unified memory, according to files related to the device in Xcode 15.2.

Our finding in the latest version of Apple's app development tool confirms a June 2023 report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman that said the Vision Pro would be equipped with 16GB of RAM, and that is also the same amount of memory that was included in Vision Pro development kits distributed by Apple last year.

Xcode 15.2 officially adds support for developing visionOS apps, and Apple is now accepting these apps via App Store Connect.

In a press release this week, Apple reiterated that the Vision Pro will be powered by its M2 chip for "powerful standalone performance," along with an all-new R1 chip that "processes input from 12 cameras, five sensors, and six microphones to ensure that content feels like it is appearing right in front of the user's eyes."

Apple's press release also confirmed that the Vision Pro will start at $3,499 in the U.S. with 256GB of storage, and this wording seems to imply that higher storage capacity options will also be available. It was reported last year that at least some of the Vision Pro developer kits were equipped with 1TB of storage.

Apple has yet to share full tech specs for the Vision Pro, which will be available to pre-order in the U.S. starting Friday, January 19 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time. The headset will launch there a few weeks later, on Friday, February 2. When it first announced the Vision Pro, Apple said the headset would launch in additional countries later this year.

Thanks to Dimitris Sartzetakis, Michael Burkhardt, and Steve Troughton-Smith for assistance.

Article Link: Apple Vision Pro Features 16GB of RAM and Likely Up to 1TB of Storage

 

[8KYUP]

So REady! Mac interaction is going to be key at first. Very stoked to see what apple has done there. Hoping that there are configurable options for RAM and storage, but we will see. Final stretch!

 

[Wizard_of_Woz]

My OnePlus Open has 16GB of RAM 🤣

 

[Realityck]

So we know there are two configurations, 256 GB and 1 TB storage.

 

[cigz]

The fact it has 16GB of RAM (which is good!) but the "PRO" MacBook starts with 8GB... kinda yikes not gonna lie

 

[Nautilus007]

The fact that a $3500 device comes with 256gb is insane..

 

[Nozuka]

The fact it has 16GB of RAM (which is good!) but the "PRO" MacBook starts with 8GB... kinda yikes not gonna lie

Then look at a Macbook with the same price point

 

[dz5b609]

My OnePlus Open has 16GB of RAM 🤣

so?

 

[JPack]

Obvious question is, will Apple cripple the 256GB version to upsell 1TB?

 

[G5isAlive]

Slowly but surely more and more facts are becoming apparent! Very exciting. I am relieved it's going to have 16 gb ram, was concerned when I heard the M2 it was only going to be 8, and not upgradable lol.

Now I can rationalize buying it lol.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

So, do standard storage upgrade prices likely apply...

...evolving "out the door" pricing before tax to...

• $3699 for 512GB
• $3899 for 1TB and maybe
• $4299 for 2TB

Else, why would it be different with this one product?

 

[infiniteentropy]

Apple isn't allowed to put 16GB RAM in base model Pro products, I thought.

 

[hovscorpion12]

Ok. NOW we’re talking. I knew 256GB for $3,000+ was disrespectful, but others thought I was crazy to ask for 1TB+

 

[sunapple]

I pity those who finally got used to the idea of spending just $3,499…

 

[Wizard_of_Woz]

so?

So, I'm not impressed by a $3,499 device with the same amount of RAM as my smartphone. Especially with how magical some people think this device will be.

 

[sunapple]

Ok. NOW we’re talking. I knew 256GB for $3,000+ was disrespectful.

Actually $3,499 is the base price with 256GB, storage upgrades are extra.

 

[sw1tcher]

Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset is equipped with 16GB of unified memory, according to files related to the device in Xcode 15.2.

So, that's like 32GB of memory. Nice!

 

[branca]

I find storage configurations and prices by Apple quite disappointing . I had a iMac 21" bought about 15 years ago with a 200 Gb HD. Today it is still 256 Gb aber SSD. Much faster indeed but same size. Many computers end up having similar storage than iPhones or iPads. I am not even discussing prices. Just sizes.

 

[ApplesAreSweet&Sour]

Why spend a single cent on anything more than 8GB RAM for an Apple product when it's the same as 16GB on a PC? https://www.extremetech.com/computing/apple-8gb-of-ram-on-macos-is-like-16gb-on-pc

Seems quite frivolous of Apple to increase costs of production for Vision Pro when more than 8GB is just more expensive but does nothing.

Or is the sentiment that Vision Pro would need 32GB RAM if it were not made by Apple so 16GB is sufficient as Vision Pro is an Apple product?

Apple RAM really is something else!

/s

 

[Onimusha370]

I can't help but think that 512gb/16gb starting configs would have made it feel atleast somewhat "Pro", given that that was (until recently) the starting config of MBPs. I imagine if there is also a 1tb option for say $3,999 then the 256gb will be wildly unpopular given the price of the device. Lets see!

 

[lovehateapple]

I'm getting scared of finding out how much the max configuration is going to cost.

With prescription lenses, a spare battery or two, plus more storage I'm sure it's going to approach $5K. Hopefully no more than that.

 

[MarkNewton2023]

Awesome to hear that Vision Pro will get various storage and good RAM size to accommodate potential customer needs. If I intended to get one (I do not need it) would have gotten the highest storage as I am using a lot of storage in my Apple devices. Keep calm, pick your storage size and be happy with your decision! 😊 Life is too short to be unhappy!😊

 

[Andres Cantu]

To those folks swearing and guaranteeing it would come with an M3…

Don’t doubt the official marketing next time!

 

[OrenLindsey]

Everyone is making fun of this for having 16gb of ram when the M3 MacBook Pro starts with 8gb. But remember, this device has 2 chips: The M2 chip and the R1. Since it has unified memory, they're both sharing the RAM. I doubt the R1 needs an entire 8gb of RAM, but it still needs a few gigabytes. So you're not going to be able the have the same experience as a 16gb MacBook Air.
My guess is Apple realized that 8gb wasn't enough to run the M2 chip and still have some left for the R1 chip, so they increased it to the next amount that the M2 chip could support, which was 16gb.

 

[ApplesAreSweet&Sour]

I find storage configurations and prices by Apple quite disappointing . I had a iMac 21" bought about 15 years ago with a 200 Gb HD. Today it is still 256 Gb aber SSD. Much faster indeed but same size. Many computers end up having similar storage than iPhones or iPads. I am not even discussing prices. Just sizes.

Decreasing value/$ hasn't deterred consumers from adopting more and more Apple products over the years.

So expecting a for-profit business (aka most businesses) to increase value/$ while demand is increasing is very optimistic, if not to say futile.

Only a drastic drop in all sales would make value/$ go up noticeably.