Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 Reference Design
| Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 Reference Design | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | Reference Design |
| Platform | Android |
| Creator | Qualcomm |
| Price | OEM only |
| Website | https://www.qualcomm.com |
| System | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 |
| GPU | Adreno (2.5x performance vs Gen 1) |
| Storage | |
| Storage | Reference dependent |
| Display | |
| Display | 2 x 2.56K Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2560 (2560 x 2560 per eye) |
| Image | |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DoF (room-scale) |
| Eye Tracking | Tobii |
| Hand Tracking | Yes |
| Audio | |
| Microphone | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7/6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ports | USB-C |
| Device | |
| 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.[1]
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
| 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 |