On standard specs, the XR2+ Gen 2 enables up to 90 frames per second content, with around a 20% faster CPU and 15% faster GPU versus its predecessor. Importantly, it packs everything onto a single chip to save precious space inside cramped VR headsets.
Qualcomm is unveiling the chip itself at CES 2024, although no headsets using it have been announced yet. However, the company says it’s collaborating with Samsung and Google on an unnamed XR2+ Gen 2 product. The earlier XR2 Gen 2 powers Meta’s new Quest 3 headset – so this upgrade paves the way for even more advanced standalone VR devices moving forward.
