Xreal Aura Glasses Launch: Android XR Meets Snapdragon Reality Elite for Enhanced Spatial Computing

Xreal has unveiled its latest product, the Aura glasses, which are designed for spatial computing and operate on Android XR. This platform supports a wide variety of applications right from the start.

The Aura glasses feature an Optical See-Through (OST) display with a 70-degree field of view. This virtual display is generated by two Sony Micro-OLED screens boasting a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The transparent displays allow users to see their environment clearly, ensuring that those around them can also see their eyes. For enhanced focus on on-screen content, an electrochromic dimming function is included.

For heavy multitaskers, the Aura glasses support up to five floating app windows simultaneously. Notably, Gemini is included as a core feature of Android XR.

The glasses utilize a split design, with the newly announced Snapdragon Reality Elite chipset housed in a separate “compute puck.” This puck runs Android XR and facilitates your applications. Two configurations are available: 12GB RAM with 256GB storage and 16GB RAM with 512GB storage.

The compute puck houses a 4,455 mAh battery (34.84Wh), which alleviates weight from the glasses. Inside, the Aura glasses feature the Xreal X1S spatial co-processor, which manages low-latency processing, sensors, and display functions.

The glasses are equipped with 6 degrees of freedom (DoF) tracking and include cameras with an LED indicator to alert those around when the cameras are active. Alongside voice command functionality for Gemini, hand tracking serves as the primary input method. There are two USB-C ports: one connects to the glasses, while the other can be used for external power or video input (DisplayPort).

Xreal Aura

Snap recently launched its Specs AR glasses, priced at $2,195, which run on proprietary software rather than Android XR. While Xreal has not yet announced the Aura's price, early details suggest it will cost under $1,500 (excluding taxes).

For those interested in purchasing the Xreal Aura glasses, two reservation options are available. The first is a Founder Pass, limited to 2,000 units (with a quarter already claimed), which provides a $300 discount. Alternatively, a regular reservation can be made for $100, granting $200 in credit upon the Aura's launch.

For more information, visit the Xreal Aura reservation page. The glasses are expected to be released this fall.