Release2026-10-07

Xreal launched its Aura Android XR smartglasses. Prices start at $1,279. The device is tethered to a separate compute puck running Android XR. The puck includes Google Play and Gemini for AI features. It uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Reality Elite chip. Aura supports precise hand tracking and a 70-degree field of view. The lenses are see-through for mixed reality. The puck has a trackpad and fingerprint sensor for navigation. Two sizes and two storage configurations are available. The higher-end model costs $1,499. It will ship soon in the US, Canada, Japan and South Korea. Wider release is planned for 2027.

What it unlocks

Pre-ordering Xreal Aura Android XR smartglasses with tethered compute puck.

  • $1,279 starting price
  • $1,499 for 16GB/512GB model
  • 70-degree field of view
  • <95 grams weight

What you need to act on it

  • reservation deposit paid
  • US, Canada, Japan, or South Korea residency

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