Xreal has finally taken the wraps off Aura, its first Android XR-powered smart glasses. After months of teasers under the Project Aura name, the company has revealed key hardware and software details at AWE 2026. However, one major piece of information is still missing, which could influence how the product is received when it launches later this year.
Xreal Aura specifications and features
Aura is built around Google’s Android XR platform with Gemini integration and is powered by Qualcomm’s newly announced Snapdragon Reality Elite chipset. The glasses also feature Xreal’s X1S coprocessor, which is responsible for handling spatial computing tasks and rendering content on the optical see-through display system.
The glasses offer a 70-degree field of view and use Sony Micro-OLED panels with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels per eye and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. Electrochromic dimming is included, allowing users to darken the lenses when focusing on digital content. Hand tracking serves as a primary interaction method, supported by front-facing cameras that enable six degrees of freedom tracking and gesture controls.
Unlike fully standalone AR glasses, Aura relies on an external compute puck that houses the Snapdragon Reality Elite processor and a 4,455mAh battery. The puck will be offered in configurations with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. Xreal is also preparing a broad ecosystem of games, productivity tools and immersive experiences, including titles such as Fallout: Factions, Demeo and Cubism.
Xreal Aura: Availability and what remains unknown
Xreal has opened reservations for Aura in the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan. Interested buyers can place a $99 reservation to receive credits toward the final purchase, while a limited Founder Priority Pass is available for $299.
While Xreal has confirmed that the base model will cost less than $1,500, the company has not announced the final retail price or a specific launch date. Aura is expected to reach markets including the US, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the UK later this year, with additional European availability planned afterwards.
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