China’s new XR chip aims to outpace Apple in the race for spatial computing
The G-X100 can deliver photon to photon latency of just 9 milliseconds, while Apple’s Vision Pro sits at 12 milliseconds
GravityXR's unveiling of a next generation mixed reality chip has stirred fresh excitement in China's fast growing spatial computing sector. The young company, founded by former Apple engineer and Stanford graduate Wang Chaohao, introduced the Jizhi G-X100 last week.
According to the South China Morning Post, it is the country's first all in one mixed reality chip built on an advanced 5 nanometre process.
Wang demonstrated the chip at GravityXR's lab in Ningbo. The G-X100 can deliver photon to photon latency of just 9 milliseconds. Apple's Vision Pro sits at 12 milliseconds. The difference may seem small, but in extended reality, such margins often decide whether a headset feels natural or causes strain.
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Yongjiang Lab, the provincial government backed incubator that supported GravityXR early on, called the chip a major breakthrough. Its researchers noted that the G-X100 addresses a core problem in spatial computing. The chip is fast and energy efficient. It can also help cut the weight of AI glasses to below 100 grams, a key step toward making them practical for everyday use.
Industry forecasts show a market ready for change. Counterpoint Research expects global XR display shipments to rise 6% this year, while AR glasses could see 42% growth.
GravityXR also revealed two supporting chips. One is tailored for high definition video capture in lightweight wearables. The other focuses on low power spatial and three dimensional rendering.
The start-up has already secured backing from major investors and counts Meta Platforms, Goertek and robotics firm Agibot among its clients.
