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XREAL Aura Android XR glasses receive over 10,000 reservations, early-bird deal ends
Key points
- XREAL Aura glasses received over 10,000 reservations.
- The early-bird reservation deal has ended.
- The price will be under $1,500 before tax.
- Aura glasses run on Android XR and include a control puck.
- XREAL One Pro glasses can mirror devices onto a 157-inch display.
- XREAL One Pro glasses connect to a Galaxy Z Fold 7, MacBook, or Redmagic Astra 2 tablet.
- XREAL a01 smart glasses were released in May.
- The a01 glasses are an external monitor without a battery.
- The a01 glasses are powered by a USB-C cable from a device.
- The a01 glasses cost around $300.
- The a01 glasses are optimized for gaming with devices like the Steam Deck.
- Samsung is developing Android XR glasses with a color microdisplay.
- Samsung's color microdisplay Android XR glasses may launch in late 2027.
- Samsung Display is working on ultra-small panels around 0.2-inches or less.
- Samsung's first Android XR glasses will not have a display, only a camera and open-ear headphones.
- Smart glasses shipments increased by 263% year-over-year in the first half of 2026.
- Meta holds 94% of the smart glasses market.
- Xiaomi holds 1% of the smart glasses market.
- Alibaba holds 1% of the smart glasses market.
- Display-less glasses make up 96% of all smart glasses shipments.
- Shipments of smart glasses with a display are up nearly 450% year-over-year.
- North America accounts for 50% of the display-less smart glasses market.
- China is a larger market for smart glasses with a display.
- Samsung's first Android XR glasses will launch in November 2026.
- Samsung's first Android XR glasses will be up to 5 grams lighter than Meta's Ray-Ban model (51g).
- Samsung displayed its Android XR glasses designs from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster in July.
XREAL Aura Reservation Milestone
XREAL has confirmed that its Aura Android XR glasses have accumulated over 10,000 reservations since June. This milestone is considered an "exciting signal" of demand for the new hardware, which is designed to mimic VR headset functionality in a smaller form factor.
Early-Bird Deal Concludes
The initial early-bird reservation deal for XREAL Aura has ended. This promotion allowed interested buyers to place a $99 deposit to receive a $199 credit towards the final purchase. While this specific offer is no longer available, customers can still make $199 deposits on XREAL's website.
Pricing and Availability Updates
XREAL plans to share more details on pricing and availability soon. The company maintains that the price for the Aura glasses will be "under $1,500 before tax." This pricing information has been consistently communicated, with a slight wording update from the original statement that the price "will not exceed US$1,500, excluding applicable taxes."
About XREAL Aura
XREAL Aura are Android XR-based glasses featuring built-in displays. Unlike previous XREAL models, Aura includes a separate control puck that houses the necessary components to run the Android XR operating system. This design aims to provide an immersive experience similar to VR headsets but in a more compact device.
Updates
- Samsung's first Android XR glasses will launch in November 2026.
- Samsung's first Android XR glasses will be up to 5 grams lighter than Meta's Ray-Ban model (51g).
- Samsung displayed its Android XR glasses designs from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster in July.
- Smart glasses shipments increased by 263% year-over-year in the first half of 2026.
- Meta holds 94% of the smart glasses market.
- Xiaomi holds 1% of the smart glasses market.
- Alibaba holds 1% of the smart glasses market.
- Display-less glasses make up 96% of all smart glasses shipments.
- Shipments of smart glasses with a display are up nearly 450% year-over-year.
- North America accounts for 50% of the display-less smart glasses market.
- China is a larger market for smart glasses with a display.
- Samsung is developing Android XR glasses with a color microdisplay.
- Samsung's color microdisplay Android XR glasses may launch in late 2027.
- Samsung Display is working on ultra-small panels around 0.2-inches or less.
- Samsung's first Android XR glasses will not have a display, only a camera and open-ear headphones.
- XREAL a01 smart glasses were released in May.
- The a01 glasses are an external monitor without a battery.
- The a01 glasses are powered by a USB-C cable from a device.
- The a01 glasses cost around $300.
- The a01 glasses are optimized for gaming with devices like the Steam Deck.
- XREAL One Pro glasses can mirror devices onto a 157-inch display.
- XREAL One Pro glasses connect to a Galaxy Z Fold 7, MacBook, or Redmagic Astra 2 tablet.
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How outlets covered it
Samsung has reportedly confirmed a November 2026 launch for its first Android XR smart glasses. These initial glasses will be display-less, similar to Meta's Ray-Ban models, and will include a camera.
Smart glasses shipments increased by 263% year-over-year in the first half of 2026, with Meta holding 94% of the market. Samsung and Google are preparing to launch the first Android XR-powered smart glasses, initially without displays, to integrate with existing Android devices.
Samsung is reportedly developing Android XR glasses featuring a color microdisplay, with a potential launch in late 2027. This would follow an earlier, display-less version of Samsung's Android XR glasses, indicating a phased approach to their XR hardware development.
A review of the XREAL a01 smart glasses found them to be an external monitor without a battery, optimized for gaming but also advertised for movie watching. While the image quality was good, the reviewer questioned the practical purpose of watching content on glasses while it simultaneously plays on a nearby laptop.
XREAL's One Pro smart glasses demonstrate a practical use case for Android XR, particularly for portable large-screen viewing, though some video applications and 3D conversion modes encountered compatibility problems. The glasses' ability to mirror devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and MacBook onto a customizable 157-inch display highlights their potential for productivity and entertainment, especially in travel scenarios.
XREAL announced that its Aura Android XR glasses have surpassed 10,000 reservations since June, indicating demand for the upcoming device. The early-bird reservation deal, which offered a $199 credit for a $99 deposit, has concluded, though $199 deposits are still available.