At its Human × Car × Home ecosystem event on June 26, Xiaomi unveiled its first AI-powered smart glasses—a rival to Meta’s Ray‑Ban glasses—integrating voice AI, video capture, translation, and contactless payment in one sleek wearable
5 Features That Set Xiaomi AI Glasses Apart
- Camera & Video Capture
Equipped with a 12 MP ultra-wide camera and electronic image stabilization (EIS), the glasses record first-person 2K video and capture clear 4032×3024 photos - Voice Assistant & Object Recognition
Powered by Xiao Ai, users can snap photos, record videos, and identify objects with simple voice commands like “Xiao Ai, start recording”—ideal for hands-free use - Electrochromic Lenses & Translation
The glasses offer variants with electrochromic lenses that tint on command. They also support real-time foreign-language translation and context-aware answers via the camera - QR-code Payment Integration
Xiaomi has partnered with Alipay to enable Look-and-Pay—scan a QR code and complete payment using the glasses, confirmed securely by voice - Audio Quality & Battery Life
With five microphones, dual open-ear speakers, and Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 + BES2700 chip, the glasses offer noise-free calls, ambient sound awareness, and battery life up to 8.6 hours (voice/music) and 45 minutes of continuous video recording
✅ Pricing & Availability
- Base edition starts at RMB 1,999 (~US $280)
- Electrochromic single/dynamic-tint versions at RMB 2,699–2,999 (≈$377–420)
- Officially available in China; global rollout timeline still TBD
Market Impact
- Competitive entry: Matches Meta Ray‑Ban and Oakley HSTN in specs but offers added value with electrochromic lenses and payment features
- Ecosystem strategy: Part of Xiaomi’s strategy to integrate AI wearables across its product ecosystem, tied into phones, smart homes, and electric vehicles timesofindia
- Fast shipping goal: Xiaomi targets an initial 300,000 units shipped in China, reflecting high confidence and momentum in the AI glasses space
🔍 Final Take
With the Xiaomi launch its first AI smart glasses, the company enters a fast-growing wearable market—challenging incumbents with superior hardware, integrated payment, and stylish design under $300. Whether this sparks global demand depends on its international launch and software ecosystem.
