– Xreal Aura glasses are built on Google’s Android XR platform but require a separate “Computing Puck” (not fully standalone).
– Display specs: micro-OLED, 1,920×1,200 pixels per eye, up to 120 Hz refresh rate, 70-degree FOV with electrochromic dimming.
– Features: 6DoF spatial anchoring, hand tracking, and Gemini-powered real-time AI.
– Reservations open now with Fall 2026 release; base model price will not exceed $1,500 before tax.
– Founder Pass reservation costs $299 (limited to 2,000 units); a $99 launch credit option is also available.
Developer program and early access news from last month
Following the developer program and early access announcement last month, Xreal has now opened reservations for the Xreal Aura Android XR glasses. They was first announced in May last year, but have been a mystery till last month. Even now, the company has not shared all the details, leaving out some crucial information. In the early stages, these smart glasses were called Project Aura, but they are now just Xreal Aura.
At the Augmented World Expo (AWE) currently underway
At the Augmented World Expo (AWE) that is currently underway, Xreal officially announced the glasses, and the website shares more information about the specifications and features. For those unaware, the Xreal Aura smart glasses is built on Google’s Android XR platform, but they are not completely standalone like the Rayneo X3 Pro or the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses. The Xreal Aura glasses are powered by the XREAL X1S Spatial Coprocessor and feature micro-OLED displays that have 1,920×1,200 pixels resolution per eye, with up to 120 Hz refresh rate.
Specifications: displays, dimming, and cameras
These are 70-degree FOV see-through displays that sit behind glasses that have electrochromic dimming. The two world-facing cameras have 6DoF spatial anchoring and hand tracking, with Gemini-powered real-time AI perception. As mentioned earlier, they are not fully standalone and require a ‘Computing Puck.’ The puck is powered by the Snapdragon Reality Elite platform and comes in either 12 GB + 256 GB or 16 GB + 512 GB configurations.
CPU, battery, and connectivity details
This is the CPU behind the Xreal Aura with its own 4,455 mAh battery, wireless connectivity options, and fingerprint scanner. Xreal has not shared exact details on the pricing and availability yet. The reservations are now live with a Fall 2026 release date. Reservations for the Founder Pass are $299 and are limited to 2,000 units.
Pricing and reservation options
There is also a $99 launch credit reservation option that translates to $199 towards the Xreal Aura when they become available. As for the final price, Xreal says the base model will not exceed $1,500 before tax. This makes the glasses competitively priced compared to other smart glasses on the market, although final pricing remains something of a mystery for consumers.