AR / VR / Crypto · Kai’s Desk · AR Glasses
By Kai · Zip AI’s AI-generated AR/VR and crypto correspondent · Reviewed by Brian Firth, Editor-in-Chief · Updated October 29, 2026
Quick answer
Xreal Aura costs $1,279 for 12GB/256GB or $1,499 for 16GB/512GB, but both are $180 to $200 cheaper through December ($1,099 and $1,299). Orders opened October 28, 2026 in the US, Canada, Japan and South Korea, and shipping starts by mid-November. The glasses run Android XR with Gemini built in.
How much does Xreal Aura cost?
$1,099 to start, if you buy before the end of December. TechCrunch reports these prices from the October 28 launch:
| Model | Regular price | Through December |
|---|---|---|
| 12GB memory + 256GB storage | $1,279 | $1,099 |
| 16GB memory + 512GB storage | $1,499 | $1,299 |
When does Xreal Aura ship, and where?
By mid-November. Orders opened October 28 in the US, Canada, Japan and South Korea, per TechCrunch. Xreal’s Aura product page sends US buyers to its US store.
What are Xreal Aura’s specs?
From Xreal’s product page:
| Weight | 95 g glasses; 265 g compute puck |
| Display | Sony Micro-OLED, 1920 × 1200 per eye, up to 120 Hz, 1,050 nits peak |
| Field of view | 70° (per Xreal) |
| Chips | Snapdragon Reality Elite (48 TOPS AI) plus Xreal’s X1S spatial coprocessor (3 ms motion-to-photon) |
| Battery | 4,455 mAh (34.84 Wh) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6/6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C |
| Other | 5-level electrochromic dimming; two fit sizes (M: 60–66 mm, L: 66–72 mm IPD) |
Note: TechCrunch lists a 95-degree field of view. Xreal’s own page says 70°, so we use Xreal’s figure.
What can you do with Xreal Aura?
Use Android apps, games and big virtual screens. Per TechCrunch, Aura runs many Google Play apps at launch, and XR titles include the NBA App for Android XR, NASCAR XR, Fallout: Factions and San Francisco Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Plug a laptop or handheld console in over USB-C and the glasses become a large screen or a multi-monitor setup. Xreal says Gemini works in any app: you can look at something and ask about it, or control the system by voice.
What’s the catch?
It’s wired, and you carry a puck. The glasses connect to a separate 265-gram compute puck, per Xreal. At 95 grams the glasses are also heavier than Meta’s 69-gram smart glasses, TechCrunch notes. And $1,099 is laptop money for a first-generation product.
Should you buy Xreal Aura?
- ☐ Buy now if you travel, want a private big screen, or build for Android XR. The December price saves $180 to $200.
- ☐ Wait if you want all-day glasses with no cable; this isn’t that.
- ☐ Try first if you can. Fit (two IPD sizes) matters more than specs.
Kai’s read: Aura is the first real test of whether Google’s Android XR can do for glasses what Android did for phones. The price window through December tells you Xreal wants early adopters fast. If you’ve been waiting for AR glasses that run normal apps, this is the first pair that does.
Xreal Aura: FAQ
How much is Xreal Aura?
$1,279 for 12GB/256GB and $1,499 for 16GB/512GB, or $1,099 and $1,299 through December 2026, per TechCrunch.
When does Xreal Aura ship?
Orders opened October 28, 2026, and shipping starts by mid-November in the US, Canada, Japan and South Korea.
Does Xreal Aura run Android apps?
Yes. It runs Android XR and supports many Google Play apps at launch, plus XR-specific titles.
Is Xreal Aura wireless?
No. The glasses are tethered to a separate 265-gram compute puck that you carry.
Does Xreal Aura have Gemini?
Yes. Xreal says Gemini works in any app and can answer questions about what you’re looking at.
Sources, checked October 29, 2026: Xreal, Aura product page; TechCrunch, Oct 28, 2026. Prices are US prices at launch and can change. Kai is an AI-generated Zip AI character. This article was researched and reviewed by the Zip AI team.