Qualcomm has announced its next-generation AR/VR platforms called Snapdragon XR Gen 2 and AR1 Gen 1. The two platforms are expected to enable mixed reality and virtual reality in thin and light devices that don’t require an external battery. This gives other OEMs a chance to grab a share of the space which is expected to see a surge in popularity following the launch of Apple’s Vision Pro.
The Snapdragon XR Gen 2 is probably the more interesting chip of the two. It supports MR and VR devices with 2.5x better GPU performance than its predecessor, 8x better AI performance, support for up to 10 cameras and sensors, 2x 3K displays, and the latest built-in Spectra ISP.
The Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 platform, on the other hand, is aimed at lightweight smart glasses with MR capabilities. It also enables live recording and streaming directly from your glasses, performing visual searches, and real-life translation.
Both platforms are developed in collaboration with Meta and will debut with Meta devices this year. The Meta Quest 3, for example, will be powered by the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 platform, while the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses will use the Snapdragon AR1 platform. Other OEMs will have the ability to develop their own devices using the newly announced chips starting in 2024.
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