# HTC VIVE Eagle The text version of the iDevice Guide at https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap. Same data as the page, last updated 2026-11-02. > HTC's camera and AI glasses: a 12MP camera, open-ear speakers, live translation with Gemini or ChatGPT, ZEISS lenses and a frame from 48.5g. $499. - Status: On sale - List price: $499 (The official starting price.) - Released Sep 1, 2025 (source: [HTC VIVE](https://blog.vive.com/us/introducing-vive-eagle-smart-glasses-built-for-everyday-life/)) - Guide: https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap - Last updated: 2026-11-02 ## Can it do this? - **How long does the battery last?** Up to 4.5 hours of music and over 3 hours of calls. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#can-how-long-does-the-battery-last)) - **What does it cost?** It costs $499. That is the list price. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#can-what-does-it-cost)) - **Does it work with my phone?** Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#can-does-it-work-with-my-phone)) - **How heavy is it?** It weighs 48.5g. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#can-how-heavy-is-it)) - **Can I get prescription lenses?** Yes, you can. The frames can be glazed to your prescription. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#can-can-i-get-prescription-lenses)) - **How good is the camera?** It shoots on a 12MP main camera. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#can-how-good-is-the-camera)) - **How does it connect?** It connects over Wi-Fi. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#can-how-does-it-connect)) - **What chip is inside?** It runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#can-what-chip-is-inside)) - **Can people tell when it is recording?** Yes, a light comes on. People around you can see when the camera is running. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#can-can-people-tell-when-it-is-recording)) - **Can it translate?** Yes, spoken conversations and printed text in 70+ languages. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#can-can-it-translate)) - **Can I hear it without earbuds?** Yes, it has open-ear speakers that play out loud. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#can-can-i-hear-it-without-earbuds)) ## Works with Smart glasses that work with iPhone and Android. - **Do HTC VIVE Eagle glasses work with Android?** Works. Yes. The VIVE Connect app supports Android smartphones on Android 10 or later. Source: [HTC VIVE](https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-eagle/overview/). Checked 2026-11-01. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#q-android)) - **Do HTC VIVE Eagle glasses work with iPhone?** Works. Yes. The VIVE Connect app supports iPhone models on iOS 17.6 or later. Source: [HTC VIVE](https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-eagle/overview/). Checked 2026-11-01. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#q-iphone)) ## Questions ### How much does the HTC VIVE Eagle cost? $499.00 at HTC's US VIVE store for most frames and lenses. The Square frame with Transitions lenses costs more. Source: [HTC VIVE](https://shop-us.vive.com/products/vive-eagle-pantos-clear-lens-navy?variant=67618476785981). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#faq-how-much-does-the-htc-vive-eagle-cost)) ### When was the VIVE Eagle announced? HTC announced it on August 14, 2025, and sold it in Taiwan first. Source: [HTC VIVE Newsroom](https://www.vive.com/us/newsroom/2025-08-14/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#faq-when-was-the-vive-eagle-announced)) ### Do people know when I am recording? Yes. A capture light shows whenever the camera takes a photo or video, and the camera turns off when you take the glasses off or cover the light. Source: [HTC VIVE](https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-eagle/overview/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#faq-do-people-know-when-i-am-recording)) ### Which AI does it use? HTC's VIVE AI, powered by Google Gemini or OpenAI GPT depending on the region. Source: [HTC VIVE](https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-eagle/overview/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#faqs-which-ai-does-it-use)) ### Which lenses and frames can I choose? Two frames, Pantos and Square, with ZEISS sunglass, blue light blocking or Transitions lenses. Source: [HTC VIVE](https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-eagle/overview/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#faqs-which-lenses-and-frames-can-i-choose)) ### Where can I buy the VIVE Eagle in the US? From HTC's own VIVE store and HTC's authorized retail partners. Source: [HTC VIVE](https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-eagle/overview/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#faqs-where-can-i-buy-the-vive-eagle-in-the-us)) ### Do I need a subscription? Every VIVE Eagle includes 24 months of VIVE AI Plus, starting when you first activate the glasses. Some features need a paid plan after that. Source: [HTC VIVE](https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-eagle/overview/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#faqs-do-i-need-a-subscription)) ### Can it translate? Yes. Live Translation handles spoken conversations, and visual translation reads printed text in more than 70 languages when you look at it. Source: [HTC VIVE](https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-eagle/overview/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap#faqs-can-it-translate)) --- Source: iDevice (https://idevice.com). Every spec, rumor and grade above links to where it came from. Full Guide: https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/htc-vive-eagle/roadmap. This file: https://idevice.com/guide-text/htc-vive-eagle.md. ## Questions and answers ### Using it **What does it cost?** It costs $499. That is the list price. Source: HTC **Does it work with my phone?** Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone. Source: HTC **How heavy is it?** It weighs 48.5g. Source: HTC **How does it connect?** It connects over Wi-Fi. Source: HTC **What chip is inside?** It runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1. Source: HTC **Can people tell when it is recording?** Yes, a light comes on. People around you can see when the camera is running. Source: HTC **Can I hear it without earbuds?** Yes, it has open-ear speakers that play out loud. Source: HTC ### Price and models **When did the HTC VIVE Eagle come out?** It went on sale September 1, 2025. Announced August 14, 2025. Source: iDevice **Is there a newer one?** No. The HTC VIVE Eagle is the current model. Source: iDevice ### In the box **What's in the box?** VIVE Eagle glasses, Charging cable, Glasses case, Ear grips, Lens wipes, Safety and warranty cards, Nose pads. Source: [HTC](https://shop-us.vive.com/products/vive-eagle-pantos-clear-lens-navy?variant=67618476785981)