The new Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 has been unveiled by Qualcomm and promises improved performance for future mixed reality devices, including potential products from Samsung and Google.
Qualcomm has introduced the next level of its mixed reality chipsets with the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2. The chip is a further development of the XR2 Gen 2 already used in Meta Quest 3 and will be used in future devices from Samsung and Google. The release of the chipset comes nearly three months after the XR2 Gen 2 debuted.
More power for higher resolution
Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 brings many improvements including an increased display resolution Up to 4.3K per eye at 90 Hz frame rate Make it possible. This represents a significant increase over its predecessor’s 3K resolution. Another important innovation is Support 12 or more simultaneous cameras and sensorswhich is intended to enable more precise motion and facial recognition
In terms of performance, Qualcomm is a statement 20 percent higher CPU clock speed and one GPU clock speed increased by 15 percent Compared to the previous model. These enhancements primarily improve spatial computations in 4K and expand potential uses in virtual and augmented reality applications.
Collaboration with Google and Samsung
We look forward to the Android ecosystem benefiting from the capabilities of the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 and enabling new experiences.
Shahram Izadi, Vice President of AR at Google
With the new chip, Qualcomm emphasizes its cooperation with well-known partners such as Samsung and Google. Although no specific availability date has been announced yet, it is known that apart from HTC, at least four OEM partners are working on headsets with the new Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2.
With Samsung’s mobile expertise and our shared commitment, we want to create the best XR experience for Galaxy users.
Inkang Song, Vice President and Head of Technology Strategy Group, Samsung Electronics
The announcement of the chipset is a clear sign that Qualcomm intends to play a leading role in the development of processors for mixed reality hardware, despite the imminent launch of the Apple Vision Pro. The upcoming Samsung Unpacked event and CES may reveal more details about the processor’s usage.
Mixed reality headsets with the chip could launch later this year. Despite competition from Apple’s R1 chipset, which may be superior in terms of performance
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