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{{Device Infobox
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]], [[Mixed Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = Reference Design
|Platform = [[Android]]
|Creator = [[Qualcomm]]
|Announced = 2023
|Release = 2023 (OEM access)
|Price = OEM only
|Website = https://www.qualcomm.com
|OS = Android
|CPU = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2]]
|GPU = Adreno (2.5x performance vs Gen 1)
|Storage = Reference dependent
|RAM = Reference dependent
|Display = 2 x 2.56K Micro-OLED
|Resolution = 5120 x 2560 (2560 x 2560 per eye)
|Refresh = 90 Hz
|Brightness =
|FOV =
|PPD =
|Lenses = Pancake (with myopia adjustment)
|IPD = Adjustable
|Eye Tracking = Tobii
|Hand Tracking = Yes
|Tracking = 6DoF (room-scale)
|Spatial Mapping = Yes
|Speakers = Reference dependent
|Microphone = Yes
|Audio Jack = Yes
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 7/6E, Bluetooth 5.3
|Ports = USB-C
|Battery = Reference dependent
|Weight =
|Materials =
|Colors = Reference dependent
|Sensors = Up to 10 cameras, depth sensors
|Input = 6DoF Controllers
}}

The '''Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 Reference Design''' (QXR2230P) is a form-factor-accurate [[virtual reality]] and [[mixed reality]] reference platform developed by [[Qualcomm]] to help OEMs accelerate development of next-generation VR/MR headsets. Announced in 2023 and manufactured in partnership with Goertek, the reference design showcases the capabilities of the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor including dual 2.56K Micro-OLED displays, pancake lenses, Tobii eye tracking, room-scale 6DoF tracking, video see-through mixed reality, and hand tracking. The platform powers headsets including the Meta Quest 3.<ref name="qualcomm">{{cite web|url=https://www.qualcomm.com/xr-vr-ar/products/vr-mr-series/snapdragon-xr2-gen-2-platform|title=Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 Platform|publisher=Qualcomm}}</ref>

== History and Development ==

=== XR2 Gen 2 Platform ===
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 as the successor to the XR2 Gen 1, manufactured on 4nm process technology.

=== Reference Design Purpose ===
Enables OEM partners to jump-start next-generation VR/MR headset development with early technology access.

=== Goertek Partnership ===
Reference design manufactured by Goertek with Tobii eye tracking integration.

== Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 Specifications ==

=== Process Technology ===
* '''Node:''' 4nm (vs 7nm Gen 1)
* '''Efficiency:''' 50% power improvement

=== GPU Performance ===
* '''Improvement:''' 2.5x peak performance vs Gen 1
* '''Efficiency:''' 50% power reduction

=== CPU Performance ===
* '''Improvement:''' 33%+ vs Gen 1

=== AI Performance ===
* '''NPU:''' 8x higher AI performance vs Gen 1
* Enhanced neural processing

== Display Support ==

=== Resolution ===
* Up to 3K x 3K per eye support
* Reference uses 2.56K x 2.56K Micro-OLED

=== Rendering Features ===
* Dynamic foveated rendering
* Space Warp technology
* Game super resolution upscaling

== Camera Support ==

=== Multi-Camera Processing ===
* Up to 10 simultaneous cameras
* Video see-through passthrough
* '''Latency:''' 12ms ultra-low

== Reference Design Features ==

=== Display ===
* '''Panels:''' 2x 2.56K Micro-OLED
* '''Optics:''' Pancake lenses
* '''Vision:''' Myopia adjustment built-in

=== Tracking ===
* 6DoF head tracking
* Room-scale support
* Hand tracking
* Eye tracking (Tobii)

=== Controllers ===
* 6DoF controller support
* Split rendering capable

=== Mixed Reality ===
* Video see-through
* Depth sensing
* Environment understanding

== Connectivity ==

* '''Wi-Fi:''' 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 7/6E)
* '''Bluetooth:''' 5.3 + LE

== Platform Components ==

Key silicon components:
* Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
* WCN7851 (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)
* WCD9385 (Audio codec)
* PMK2230, PMXR2230 (Power management)

== Commercial Products ==

Headsets powered by XR2 Gen 2:
* [[Meta Quest 3]]
* Other OEM products in development

== Specifications ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Platform || Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
|-
| Process || 4nm
|-
| GPU Gain || 2.5x vs Gen 1
|-
| CPU Gain || 33%+ vs Gen 1
|-
| AI Gain || 8x vs Gen 1
|-
| Display Support || Up to 3K x 3K per eye
|-
| Cameras || Up to 10 simultaneous
|-
| Passthrough Latency || 12ms
|-
| Eye Tracking || Tobii (optional)
|-
| Wi-Fi || Wi-Fi 7/6E
|}

== See Also ==
* [[Qualcomm]]
* [[Snapdragon XR2]]
* [[Meta Quest 3]]
* [[Reference design]]
* [[XR platform]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Mixed reality]]
[[Category:Reference design]]
[[Category:Qualcomm]]
[[Category:Snapdragon XR2]]
[[Category:2020s VR]]