Snapdragon XR Day 2025: Qualcomm wants smart glasses to become as important as phones

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Qualcomm today kickstarted its Snapdragon for India XR Day event.

Qualcomm imagines a future where smart glasses are just as essential to our daily lives as smartphones are today.

Qualcomm also announced that the Snapdragon chipsets will power smart glasses in India.

Snapdragon XR Day 2025: Qualcomm wants smart glasses to become as important as phones

Qualcomm Technologies today kickstarted its Snapdragon for India XR Day event. The event aimed to accelerate the growth of spatial computing in the Indian market. Qualcomm took this opportunity to showcase a range of innovations across content capture, entertainment, fitness and education. The company also emphasised the growing need for spatial computing in today’s digital landscape. At the event, Savi Soin, Sr Vice President & President at Qualcomm India, said that the company imagines a future where smart glasses are just as essential to our daily lives as smartphones are today.

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“Qualcomm Technologies envision a future where smart glasses become as integral to daily life as smartphones, seamlessly handling everyday tasks. Snapdragon platforms are engineered to deliver a balance of sleek, lightweight design with powerful functionality, making smart glasses practical and intuitive for everyday use,” Soin said. “Aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat, this technology will empower frontline workers, transform education in remote areas, and enable truly inclusive digital access.”

Alex Katouzian, Group General Manager of Mobile, Compute & XR (MCX) at Qualcomm Technologies,took the stage to share insights on Snapdragon XR. He highlighted that Snapdragon XR platforms, which have already powered over 100 devices worldwide, continue to drive results across augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and virtual reality (VR).

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Qualcomm also announced that the Snapdragon chipsets will power smart glasses in India. These wearables are being developed in collaboration with brands like Lenskart, signaling Qualcomm’s strong push to introduce AI-powered smart eyewear to Indian consumers.

During the event, Qualcomm also hinted at the arrival of Xiaomi’s AI glasses, which launched in China in June, priced at CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs 24,000).

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