The Xreal Aura spatial computing glasses, developed in partnership with Google and Qualcomm for the Android XR platform, are available for preorder starting at $1,099 for early adopters, as announced in a press release shared with Mashable. Shipments for the newly unveiled wearable are scheduled to begin in mid-November.
Xreal Aura features Sony Micro-OLED displays
Weighing under 95 grams, the Xreal Aura utilizes dual Sony Micro-OLED displays to deliver a 1,200p resolution across 1,920 by 1,200 pixels per eye. According to technical specifications provided by the manufacturer, the glasses feature a 70-degree field of view, up to 1,050 nits of peak brightness, and a refresh rate reaching 120Hz. The device is powered by the Xreal X1S chip and the Qualcomm Snapdragon Reality Elite Platform, hosted inside a separate portable compute puck that also houses the battery. Audio is handled by built-in Bose speakers alongside a four-microphone array, while visual transparency is managed via electrochromic dimming offering five adjustable levels.
Android XR supports multiple windows and Gemini
As the first wired smart glasses running Google’s Android XR operating system, the Xreal Aura supports multiple resizable application windows, Bluetooth keyboard and mouse connections, and a Wired Mirroring mode for USB-C laptops, as detailed by Google. Users can control the interface through voice commands, hand movements, trackpad inputs on the compute puck, or standard game controllers. Google’s Gemini integration allows users to interact naturally with real-world environments and digital displays. At launch, the platform supports a library of more than 150 apps made for XR.
Gaming and Pricing Tiers Across Regions
Owlchemy Labs announced that its reality-bending arcade blaster Hyper Visor will arrive as a $1.99 launch title for the device, alongside the studio’s previous titles including Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator. Phandroid reported that the Xreal Aura is currently available to order for buyers in the U.S., Canada, and South Korea, with a Japanese launch scheduled for November 2. While the standard retail price is listed at $1,279 for the 256GB version with 12GB of RAM, preorder customers can secure the device for a promotional price of $1,099. A higher-tier 512GB version with 16GB of RAM is also available priced at $1,499.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Xreal Aura
When will the Xreal Aura glasses ship to customers?
Orders placed through the Xreal online store or BestBuy.com are scheduled to begin shipping in mid-November.
What hardware powers the spatial computing processing?
The heavy compute tasks are handled by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Reality Elite Platform and the Xreal X1S chip housed inside the portable battery puck, rather than the glasses frame itself.
How do users control the interface on Android XR?
Users can use the system via voice commands, hand tracking, a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, or by using the compute puck as a trackpad.
Device functions as a private theater
For entertainment, the device functions as a private theater for streaming apps such as YouTube and Google TV, complemented by a new spatial gallery in Google Photos.
XREAL Aura is finally here, and we’re so proud to unlock new ways for people to work, watch, play, and build,
said Chi Xu, co-founder and CEO of XREAL.