Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 Platform, its latest chipset for VR headsets and smart glasses. This new processor builds upon the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 with significant performance improvements and will power Samsung's upcoming Project Moohan headset as well as future devices from other manufacturers.
Enhanced Performance and Features
The Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 boasts a 15% higher GPU and a 20% higher CPU max frequency compared to the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, which powers the Meta Quest 3S. It also supports up to 4.3K x 4.3K per-eye resolution at 90 frames per second.
Other features include:
- Full-color ultra-fast 12ms video see-through latency for seamless transitions between virtual and real environments.
- On-device AI support for 12 or more concurrent cameras.
- Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity.
Availability and Developer Support
The Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 will debut in Samsung's headset scheduled for release in 2025, and is expected to be integrated into other Android XR devices in the future.
Qualcomm has also revealed that developers using its Snapdragon Spaces XR Platform will be able to migrate existing projects to Unity 6, which now supports Android XR. A Snapdragon Spaces Compatibility plugin for Android XR is also planned for release in the first quarter of 2025, enabling seamless app compatibility between Android XR and Snapdragon Spaces.
