XREAL Aura
XREAL
Price not announced
See it at XREAL Store- Field of view
- 70°
- Battery
- 4 hr
- Camera
- 2×
The XREAL Aura (first shown as Project Aura) is XREAL's Android XR flagship, targeting a Fall 2026 launch. It pairs a 70-degree field-of-view optical engine with a Snapdragon-powered compute puck running Android XR with Google Gemini built in. Reservations are open, and XREAL has stated the base model will not exceed $1,500; final pricing and full display specs are confirmed closer to launch.
Pros & cons
Pros
- 70-degree FOV is XREAL's widest and among the best for consumer AR glasses
- Android XR with Google Gemini integration opens massive app and AI ecosystem
- Light glasses-style design for an Android XR device (official weight not yet published)
- Split-compute design keeps glasses lightweight while delivering powerful processing
- CES 2026 Innovation Awards Honoree -- industry-recognized design
Cons
- Tethered to compute puck -- not standalone, adds bulk and cable management
- Final price not confirmed, though XREAL caps the base model at $1,500
- Ships in a Fall 2026 window rather than on a fixed date -- timing could slip
- Key specs unconfirmed: per-eye resolution, refresh rate, brightness
- Android XR ecosystem is brand new -- app availability uncertain at launch
Full specifications
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display type | Sony Micro-OLED (binocular, see-through prismatic) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 |
| Field of view (°) | 70 |
| HDR support | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color |
| Not published: Pixels per degree, Refresh rate, Brightness, Virtual screen size | |
| Optics | |
| Optics type | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | electronic dimming |
| Prescription support | ✕ No |
| Not published: Diopter range | |
| Physical | |
| Frame style | glasses |
| Color options | Black |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes |
| Not published: Weight, IP rating | |
| Battery & power | |
| Battery life (hours) | 4 |
| Charging method | USB-C (via compute puck) |
| Not published: Charging time | |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | USB-C (tethered to compute puck), WiFi, Bluetooth |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | XREAL Compute Puck, Android |
| Computing | |
| Processing type | external-puck |
| Operating system | Android XR |
| Chipset | XREAL X1S (glasses) + Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 (puck) |
| Sensors & input | |
| Camera | ✓ Yes (2×) |
| Microphones | 4 |
| Speakers | open-ear · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 6DoF, head, hand |
| Gesture control | ✓ Yes |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Google Gemini |
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XREAL Aura specs: quick answers
- What is the XREAL Aura?
- The XREAL Aura (first shown as Project Aura) is XREAL's announced Android XR flagship: lightweight optical see-through glasses tethered to a Qualcomm Snapdragon compute puck, running Android XR with Google Gemini. It is an announced device that AR Compare has not handled. Source: XREAL ↗
- What is the XREAL Aura's field of view?
- The XREAL Aura has a 70-degree field of view.
- What is the XREAL Aura's display resolution?
- The XREAL Aura's recorded per-eye display resolution is 1920x1200.
- How bright is the XREAL Aura's display?
- As of the latest update, XREAL has not officially published the XREAL Aura's peak brightness.
- How much does the XREAL Aura weigh?
- XREAL has not published an official weight for the Aura: the current spec sheet lists the display, field of view, and refresh rate, but no weight figure yet. We will record the exact weight when XREAL confirms it. Source: XREAL ↗
- How long does the XREAL Aura's battery last?
- The XREAL Aura is rated for about 4 hours of battery life.
- Does the XREAL Aura have a camera?
- Yes, the XREAL Aura has 2 built-in cameras.
- Does the XREAL Aura have an AI assistant?
- Yes, the XREAL Aura includes the Google Gemini AI assistant.
- Does the XREAL Aura use a compute puck?
- Yes — the XREAL Aura uses a split-compute design that offloads processing to a separate tethered compute puck (XREAL X1S (glasses) + Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 (puck)).
- How much will the XREAL Aura cost?
- XREAL has not set a final price but states the Aura base model will not exceed $1,500 (excluding taxes); a refundable reservation converts to a launch credit, with final pricing confirmed closer to launch. Source: XREAL ↗
- When does the XREAL Aura come out?
- XREAL has confirmed a Fall 2026 launch window for the Aura, with reservations open ahead of shipping. Source: XREAL ↗
XREAL Aura: FAQs
What field of view does the XREAL Aura have?
The XREAL Aura has a recorded field of view of 70 degrees.
How long does the battery last on the XREAL Aura?
The XREAL Aura has a rated battery life of 4 hours.
Does the XREAL Aura have a camera?
Yes, the XREAL Aura has a built-in camera.
What devices work with the XREAL Aura?
The XREAL Aura lists compatibility with: XREAL Compute Puck, Android.
What resolution does the XREAL Aura have?
The XREAL Aura has a recorded per-eye resolution of 1920x1200.
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