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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Device Infobox<br />
|image =<br />
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]], [[Mixed Reality]]<br />
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]<br />
|Subtype = Reference Design<br />
|Platform = [[Android]]<br />
|Creator = [[Qualcomm]]<br />
|Announced = 2023<br />
|Release = 2023 (OEM access)<br />
|Price = OEM only<br />
|Website = https://www.qualcomm.com<br />
|OS = Android<br />
|CPU = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2]]<br />
|GPU = Adreno (2.5x performance vs Gen 1)<br />
|Storage = Reference dependent<br />
|RAM = Reference dependent<br />
|Display = 2 x 2.56K Micro-OLED<br />
|Resolution = 5120 x 2560 (2560 x 2560 per eye)<br />
|Refresh = 90 Hz<br />
|Brightness =<br />
|FOV =<br />
|PPD =<br />
|Lenses = Pancake (with myopia adjustment)<br />
|IPD = Adjustable<br />
|Eye Tracking = Tobii<br />
|Hand Tracking = Yes<br />
|Tracking = 6DoF (room-scale)<br />
|Spatial Mapping = Yes<br />
|Speakers = Reference dependent<br />
|Microphone = Yes<br />
|Audio Jack = Yes<br />
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 7/6E, Bluetooth 5.3<br />
|Ports = USB-C<br />
|Battery = Reference dependent<br />
|Weight =<br />
|Materials =<br />
|Colors = Reference dependent<br />
|Sensors = Up to 10 cameras, depth sensors<br />
|Input = 6DoF Controllers<br />
}}<br />
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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><br />
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== History and Development ==<br />
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=== XR2 Gen 2 Platform ===<br />
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 as the successor to the XR2 Gen 1, manufactured on 4nm process technology.<br />
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=== Reference Design Purpose ===<br />
Enables OEM partners to jump-start next-generation VR/MR headset development with early technology access.<br />
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=== Goertek Partnership ===<br />
Reference design manufactured by Goertek with Tobii eye tracking integration.<br />
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== Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 Specifications ==<br />
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=== Process Technology ===<br />
* '''Node:''' 4nm (vs 7nm Gen 1)<br />
* '''Efficiency:''' 50% power improvement<br />
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=== GPU Performance ===<br />
* '''Improvement:''' 2.5x peak performance vs Gen 1<br />
* '''Efficiency:''' 50% power reduction<br />
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=== CPU Performance ===<br />
* '''Improvement:''' 33%+ vs Gen 1<br />
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=== AI Performance ===<br />
* '''NPU:''' 8x higher AI performance vs Gen 1<br />
* Enhanced neural processing<br />
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== Display Support ==<br />
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=== Resolution ===<br />
* Up to 3K x 3K per eye support<br />
* Reference uses 2.56K x 2.56K Micro-OLED<br />
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=== Rendering Features ===<br />
* Dynamic foveated rendering<br />
* Space Warp technology<br />
* Game super resolution upscaling<br />
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== Camera Support ==<br />
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=== Multi-Camera Processing ===<br />
* Up to 10 simultaneous cameras<br />
* Video see-through passthrough<br />
* '''Latency:''' 12ms ultra-low<br />
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== Reference Design Features ==<br />
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=== Display ===<br />
* '''Panels:''' 2x 2.56K Micro-OLED<br />
* '''Optics:''' Pancake lenses<br />
* '''Vision:''' Myopia adjustment built-in<br />
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=== Tracking ===<br />
* 6DoF head tracking<br />
* Room-scale support<br />
* Hand tracking<br />
* Eye tracking (Tobii)<br />
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=== Controllers ===<br />
* 6DoF controller support<br />
* Split rendering capable<br />
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=== Mixed Reality ===<br />
* Video see-through<br />
* Depth sensing<br />
* Environment understanding<br />
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== Connectivity ==<br />
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* '''Wi-Fi:''' 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 7/6E)<br />
* '''Bluetooth:''' 5.3 + LE<br />
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== Platform Components ==<br />
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Key silicon components:<br />
* Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2<br />
* WCN7851 (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)<br />
* WCD9385 (Audio codec)<br />
* PMK2230, PMXR2230 (Power management)<br />
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== Commercial Products ==<br />
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Headsets powered by XR2 Gen 2:<br />
* [[Meta Quest 3]]<br />
* Other OEM products in development<br />
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== Specifications ==<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Specification !! Details<br />
|-<br />
| Platform || Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2<br />
|-<br />
| Process || 4nm<br />
|-<br />
| GPU Gain || 2.5x vs Gen 1<br />
|-<br />
| CPU Gain || 33%+ vs Gen 1<br />
|-<br />
| AI Gain || 8x vs Gen 1<br />
|-<br />
| Display Support || Up to 3K x 3K per eye<br />
|-<br />
| Cameras || Up to 10 simultaneous<br />
|-<br />
| Passthrough Latency || 12ms<br />
|-<br />
| Eye Tracking || Tobii (optional)<br />
|-<br />
| Wi-Fi || Wi-Fi 7/6E<br />
|}<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Qualcomm]]<br />
* [[Snapdragon XR2]]<br />
* [[Meta Quest 3]]<br />
* [[Reference design]]<br />
* [[XR platform]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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[[Category:Devices]]<br />
[[Category:VR Headsets]]<br />
[[Category:Mixed reality]]<br />
[[Category:Reference design]]<br />
[[Category:Qualcomm]]<br />
[[Category:Snapdragon XR2]]<br />
[[Category:2020s VR]]</div>
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