The Meta Quest 4 is a dedicated VR device prioritizing immersive experiences with high-resolution displays and powerful processing. The Apple iPhone 17 is a versatile smartphone emphasizing performance, connectivity, and a sleek design. The choice depends on whether the user is looking for a VR experience or a mobile computing device.
| Attribute | Meta Quest 4 | Apple iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Meta Quest 4 | Apple iPhone 17 |
| Price | Standard: Around $500. Premium: $50 to $100 more than the standard. | $850 (base iPhone 17), $899 (iPhone 17 Air), $1049 (Pro), $1249 (Pro Max) |
| Display Resolution (per eye/screen) | Standard: Dual 2.48-inch micro-OLED displays with approximately 4K x 2K resolution per eye. Some reports suggest around 4Kx4K resolution. Pro: Dual 2.5-inch micro-OLED displays with around 5K resolution per eye. Increased pixel density, potentially 45% higher than the Quest 3. | Not available |
| Refresh Rate | Expected to support 72 Hz, 80 Hz, 90 Hz, and 120 Hz. Some rumors point to 120 Hz or higher. | 120Hz (may not have adaptive ProMotion on iPhone 17 and 17 Air) |
| Field of View | Prototypes suggest a horizontal FOV of 180 degrees. The Quest 3 has approximately 100 degrees FOV. | Not available |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 3 or a similar next-generation chipset. Potentially includes Oryon cores. Graphical processing power could be nearly double that of its predecessor. | A19 (iPhone 17 and 17 Air), A19 Pro (Pro models, potentially with one less GPU core in the Air model) |
| RAM | Standard: At least 8 GB. Pro: Possibly 12GB or 16GB. | 8GB (iPhone 17), 12GB (iPhone 17 Air, Pro, and Pro Max) |
| Storage Capacity | Likely 128GB and 512GB versions. Pro model may offer up to 1TB SSD-style storage. | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB (iPhone 17), 256GB base model (iPhone 17 Pro) |
| Battery Life | Could be extended by 17%, reaching approximately 2 hours and 32 minutes. | Up to 25 hours during typical use (iPhone 17 Pro Max), potentially shorter battery life (iPhone 17 Air) |
| Weight | Lighter frame for enhanced comfort. | 174g (iPhone 17), 145g (iPhone 17 Air) |
| Ergonomics and Comfort | Thinner and more comfortable design. Improved weight distribution. Adjustable straps. Better ventilation. | 5.5mm thick (iPhone 17 Air, expected to be the thinnest iPhone to date) |
| Available Accessories | Improved haptic feedback controllers. Potential for swappable face interfaces and advanced controllers. Possible neural interface band integration. | Not available |
| Connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 7 |