Xreal Opens Aura Android XR Smartglasses Pre-Orders at $1,279 for Reservation Holders
Summary
Xreal opens pre-orders for its Aura Android XR smartglasses at $1,279 for the 12GB RAM, 256GB model, with a 16GB, 512GB version at $1,499. Reservation-deposit holders order first. The 95-gram glasses tether to a puck running Android XR, with a 70-degree field of view. Shipping starts soon in the US, Canada, Japan and South Korea.
Key Points
- Orders open to the general public in the coming weeks, and Xreal plans to expand to more markets in 2027.
- The puck runs Google Play and Gemini, and has a built-in trackpad and fingerprint sensor for navigation.
- Aura comes in two sizes, medium for 60-66mm and large for 66-72mm, and uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon Reality Elite chip.