Xreal Aura Android XR Smart Glasses Now Available to Preorder

Xreal Aura Spatial Computing Glasses Launch On Android XR

Xreal released the Xreal Aura spatial computing glasses for preorder starting today, following a joint announcement with Google at Google I/O 2026, Mashable reported. The wired smart glasses run on Google’s new Android XR operating system and utilize Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Reality Elite platform, according to an official company press release. Shipments are scheduled to begin in mid-November for buyers in the U.S., Canada, and Korea, with a Japanese launch following on November 2, Phandroid reported.

The glasses carry a retail price of $1,279, though customers who preorder through the official Xreal website can purchase them for $1,099, according to Xreal. Weighing under 95 grams, the lightweight design is achieved by housing the battery and primary computing components inside an external portable puck connected by a cable, Google detailed in its launch documentation.

Features Dual Sony Micro-OLED Displays with 1200p Resolution and 120Hz Refresh Rate

The Xreal Aura features dual Sony Micro-OLED displays providing a 1200p resolution of 1,920 by 1,200 pixels per eye, a 70-degree field of view, and up to a 120Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 1,050 nits.

For user input, the glasses support voice commands, hand movements via onboard sensors and cameras, Bluetooth keyboards, mice, trackpads, and game controllers.

Software Integration With Android XR And Gemini

As the first wired smart glasses running Android XR, the Xreal Aura integrates natively with the Google ecosystem. Google stated that the built-in Gemini assistant understands what wearers see and do in both the real world and digital displays, allowing for natural conversations to complete tasks across applications.

Users can open multiple resizable app windows simultaneously, arrange them in a 360-degree virtual canvas, and connect a laptop via USB-C using Wired Mirroring without installing additional software. Google Photos integration converts standard 2D photos and videos into 3D, and panoramas become full 360-degree experiences. Google Maps also offers immersive 3D destination exploration.

Offers 150+ XR Experiences Including NBA and Fallout

At launch, the device supports a library of more than 150 dedicated XR experiences. Confirmed applications and entertainment options include the NBA App for Android XR, the video game Fallout: Factions, the mixed-reality adventure Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars, the NASCAR XR app, the physics-based arcade game Oh My Galaxy!, XR HoloMedicine, and Simply Piano XR. For video streaming, the glasses function as a private theater for platforms like YouTube and Google TV.

Frequently Asked Questions About Xreal Aura

How do the Xreal Aura glasses connect to computing sources?

The glasses connect via a cable to a portable puck that houses the battery and the primary Snapdragon Reality Elite computing hardware. Users can also plug a laptop directly into the glasses using a USB-C cable that supports video output for Wired Mirroring.

Where can customers buy the Xreal Aura at launch?

Preorders are available exclusively at the Xreal online store and BestBuy.com for buyers in the U.S., Canada, and Korea, with shipments scheduled to start in mid-November.

What are the primary control methods for the interface?

Wearers can control the device using voice commands, hand movements, the portable puck as a trackpad, connected Bluetooth keyboards and mice, or standard game controllers.

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