Xreal and Google began accepting preorders Tuesday for the Aura XR glasses, requiring a $99 deposit and offering a $199 credit toward the final price for reservations made within two weeks [1, 2]. The company announced the preorder as it prepares for a full product launch set for fall 2026 in the US, UK, Japan, Canada, and South Korea, with Best Buy as the initial retail partner [1].
The Aura glasses mark the second Android XR device after Samsung's Galaxy XR headset, launching with Google's Android XR platform and powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon Reality Elite chip [1, 2]. Qualcomm’s XR head Ziad Asghar said the chip and software combination targets “better immersive experiences, higher performance, greater intelligence, and improved power optimization” for the device [1].
Weighing under 95 grams, the Aura glasses provide a 70-degree field of view and include built-in hand tracking to enhance user interaction [1, 2]. However, the device requires a tethered connection to an external puck for operation [2].
Xreal also offers a limited founder priority pass reservation tier at $299, which guarantees launch-day delivery and includes special edition hardware [2]. The final retail price for the Aura glasses has not yet been announced, though analysts point to Samsung’s first-generation Galaxy XR headset retailing for $1,799 as a benchmark [1].
The Aura glasses were first publicly showcased in June 2026 at the Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California, where Xreal presented the device to industry attendees [1, 2]. Today’s preorder opening follows those early industry previews.
Consumers in the US and other launch countries who preorder before the mid-September cut-off receive a $199 credit that effectively reduces the purchase price by $100, incentivizing early adopters [1, 2].
The full launch is scheduled for fall 2026, with products arriving in stores and through retail partners including Best Buy. This marks a key moment as Xreal enters the competitive XR glasses market alongside other devices priced significantly higher.
