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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. at IFA 2016 has unveiled a new standalone VR headset called Snapdragon VR820, fueled by its own powerful Snapdragon 820 processor. 
The Qualcomm Snapdragon VR820 VR headset comes with two AMOLED display with 1440×1440 pixels resolution that supports refresh rate speed up to 70Hz. It can play 360-degree 4K video with HEVC compression and Qualcomm TruPalette display gamut mapping, color enhancement comprehensive control over colors. Along with Qualcomm EcoPix pixel compression, with variable refresh for extended battery life.
This All in One VR Headset is powered by custom made 64-bit Qualcomm Kryo quad-core CPU for high-performance computing paired with Adreno 530 GPU that is claimed to deliver up to 40 percent higher performance and compute capabilities compared to its predecessor. Additionally, Hexagon 680 DSP for efficiently processing advanced vision, audio, and Qualcomm All-Ways Aware ultra-low power “always-on” sensor technology without impacting CPU processing load. 
The Snapdragon VR820 VR headset offers Dual Qualcomm Spectra camera ISPs combined with Hexagon DSP for advanced vision features such as 3D reconstruction, eye-tracking, look-through imaging, and hand gestures. Ultra-fast sensing and lowest latency that is currently available, 18 milliseconds.
Interestingly, the device also powered by Qualcomm Aqstic audio technologies and thereby users can get high quality 3D surround sound. Built-in four microphones with Fluence HD noise filtering and active noise cancellation. 
Commenting on the launch, Anthony Murray, senior vice president and general manager, IoT, Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. said: “Consumers everywhere are captivated by truly immersive VR experiences, and Qualcomm Technologies’ capabilities in graphics, displays, video, audio, computer vision and sensor technologies, as well as power and thermal efficiencies proven over years of smartphone innovation, uniquely positions us to help customers bring these experiences to life,” also add “The Snapdragon VR820 integrates key technologies and features for an exceptional VR experience and provides a springboard for OEMs and developers to usher in the next generation of truly portable and untethered devices that we think are necessary for mass consumer adoption of VR.”
Even though the pricing of the headset has not been announced by the company, but is expected to launch in Q4 this year.
