XREAL Aura
XREAL
Price not announced
- Field of view
- 70°
- Weight
- 80 g
- Battery
- 4 hr
The XREAL Aura (renamed from Project Aura at AWE 2026) is XREAL's Android XR flagship shipping Fall 2026 — reservations are open with a $99 credit and pricing capped at $1,500. It pairs a 70-degree field-of-view OLED optical engine with a Snapdragon-powered puck running Android XR with Gemini built in.
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
- 80g glasses weight is remarkably light for true AR with 6DoF tracking
- 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
- Price unannounced -- premium positioning likely above $649
- No confirmed release date beyond 2026 -- delays possible
- Key specs unconfirmed: 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) |
| Field of view (°) | 70 |
| HDR support | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color |
| Not published: Resolution, 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 | |
| Weight (g) | 80 |
| Frame style | glasses |
| Color options | Black |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes |
| Not published: 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 |
Where to buy
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 much does the XREAL Aura weigh?
The XREAL Aura weighs 80g according to the manufacturer specification.
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.
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