Qualcomm Technologies rolled out the Snapdragon Reality Elite platform at Augmented World Expo, targeting high‑performance video‑see‑through and optical‑see‑through headsets.

The new chipset delivers up to 48 TOPS of on‑device AI, enabling photorealistic avatars and real‑time object generation. GPU gains hit 60%, while CPU rises by 30%, and NPU boosts reach 160%.

Graphics run at 4.4K per eye at 90 fps, and the platform cuts battery drain by 20%, cooling chips 12 °C. OEMs such as XREAL and Play for Dream already plan launches.

With these specs, Qualcomm cements its role as the backbone of the XR ecosystem, offering developers richer visuals and tighter integration for immersive work and play.