In a move set to challenge the likes of Ray-Ban, Meta, and Oakley, Xiaomi has officially unveiled its first-ever mass-produced Xiaomi AI Glasses, bringing a camera-equipped, AI-powered wearable to China’s consumer market. Launched during the brand’s expansive “Human x Car x Home” event, these smart glasses mark Xiaomi’s bold entry into the next-gen wearable market, at a price point that’s as aggressive as it’s ambitious.
A Glimpse Into the Future of Wearables
Built in collaboration with Chinese ODM Goertek, the Xiaomi AI Glasses combine a lightweight design (just 40 grams) with serious specs: a 12MP wide-angle camera, Hyper XiaoAi voice assistant, four beamforming microphones, a bone-conduction microphone, and two frame-mounted speakers. The glasses are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 Gen chipset and a low-power BES2700 Bluetooth audio SoC, offering a balance of speed, responsiveness, and battery efficiency.
While Meta’s smart glasses dominate international headlines, they remain unavailable in China. Xiaomi has filled that void—not with imitation, but with localized innovation tailored to domestic preferences and infrastructure.
Style Meets Substance
Offered in three frame finishes—classic black, semi-transparent tortoiseshell brown, and parrot green—Xiaomi’s glasses support prescription lenses, making them as practical as they are stylish. The default clear-lens version is priced at CNY 1,999 (~$280), while electrochromic shaded lenses cost CNY 2,699 (~$380). For full electrochromic color shading, the high-end model goes for CNY 2,999 (~$420).
Electrochromic lenses enable dynamic tint adjustment with the tap of the frame, providing gradual shading control for maximum comfort in varying lighting conditions—an advantage over the fixed-tint lenses of Ray-Ban Meta.
Feature Breakdown
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Camera: 12MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 105° field of view, supports 2K/30fps video with EIS stabilization.
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Battery: 263mAh silicon-carbon unit with 45 minutes charging time via USB-C.
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Battery Life:
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8.6 hours of mixed use
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Up to 7 hours of music
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45 minutes of continuous video
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90 minutes of Bluetooth calls
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21 hours on standby
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Design: Foldable titanium-alloy frame with comfort optimizations for Asian face shapes.
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Audio: Dual speakers and advanced noise-canceling microphone setup
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Interaction: Touch-sensitive frame and full voice interaction via Super XiaoAi
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Other Features: Real-time translation (supports 10 languages), WeChat video calling, livestreaming, and Xiaomi Smart Home integration
Payments with a Glance
A standout native feature is the glasses’ integration with Alipay. Users can look at a QR code and complete payments using voice authentication. This function is expected to roll out via OTA update in September 2025, reinforcing Xiaomi’s commitment to seamless daily utility.
Strategic Advantage: The Ecosystem Factor
While global players like Meta enjoy deep integration with platforms like Instagram and Facebook, Xiaomi aims to leverage its own Human x Car x Home ecosystem. The AI Glasses interface with Xiaomi’s smart home devices, smart EVs, and even wearables, forming an interconnected web of functionality that enhances daily life, especially for users already inside the Xiaomi ecosystem.
“Smart glasses will be the personal intelligent device of the next era—a portable entry point for AI,” said Xiaomi founder Lei Jun at the launch event. “This is just the beginning.”
Market Impact: Half Toy, Half Tool?
According to industry experts, the global AI smart glasses market is experiencing rapid growth, with sales surging 216% year-over-year in Q1 2025, driven mainly by Ray-Ban Meta. However, analysts caution that the product category still straddles a line between novelty and utility.
“Whether it’s Meta or Xiaomi, AI glasses are still in a ‘half-toy, half-tool’ phase,” said Chaodian chairman Sun Yanbiao. “Only 30–40% of their value comes from real productivity use, but that share is growing.”
Analyst Wang Zixin from Runto Technology adds that Xiaomi’s release may force rivals like Huawei, Samsung, and Apple to accelerate their own roadmaps, echoing the company’s historic disruption of the smartphone market with ecosystem-centric strategy.
With the AI Glasses, Xiaomi has officially joined the ranks of serious contenders shaping the future of consumer wearables. They’re affordable, stylish, and feature-rich—but most importantly, they’re plugged into a broader vision of what AI-powered living could look like in China and beyond.
