Overview and positioning : Xiaomi glasses are a new smart wear product which combines both camera, ai and connectivity features aiming to compete with product like rayban meta, later on the post we will discuss about the difference between Xiaomi glasses and rayban glasses, so stay tuned for the whole post.
This glasses already launched in china which comes with a whooping price of 1999 yen which equals to around 280 US dollars.
There are no guesses when it will launch in India but the device was showcased on Qualcomm Xr events.
Design and comfort : this device weighs around 40 grams without the lenses. It comes in 3 colour variant black, tortoiseshell brown and parrot green. It comes with two electrochromic lenses version, one is monochrome version which transits between dark black to light grey in 4 steps and the colour shifting version which cycles through violet, blue, pink and grey
Hardware and performance: Component Specification / Behavior
Chipset Snapdragon AR1 Gen1 + a low-power co-processor for AI / voice tasks
Memory & Storage 4 GB RAM, 32 GB storage
Camera 12 MP (Sony IMX681) sensor for photos; video up to 2K @ 30 fps
Video Stabilization Electronic image stabilization (EIS) is applied, but the review notes that motion smoothing feels “corrected” / slightly artificial.
Battery Life Rated for up to 8.6 hours of mixed use
Charging Full charge in about 45 minutes via USB-C
Audio Open-ear directional speakers + support via Bluetooth 5.4 (AAC) But review indicates sound lacks bass and richness — okay for speech / casual use but not high-fidelity audio.
Microphones & Voice / AI 5 microphones; built-in Xiao Ai voice assistant supports continuous dialogue, voice commands (photo/video capture, object recognition, translation, etc.).
Interactions Voice control via Xiao Ai, tap / physical button for camera controls, lens tint adjustment via touch on temple.
Strength and weakness : first let’s talk about strength, good value for money, longer battery life from its competitor ray ban meta glasses.
Usefull ai feature real-time translation, object recognition, QR scanning, etc. Manual tint control and also great for many face shapes without being having to slide down to the nose
Weaknesses : audio is minimal, people would always choose earbuds over this for listening to music. Good for clicks if there are lights else the video quality is not soo good. Some users say it has a plasticky vibe to it. You can record for 10 minutes a clip. Presently it is only available in China.
Difference between Xiaomi glasses and rayban meta glasses :
Camera :
Xiaomi ai glasses : 12-MP ultra-wide (Sony IMX681), can shoot photos up to ~4032×3024 and video at 2K @30fps.
Rayban : 12-MP ultra-wide; in Gen-2 higher video capabilities (3K at 30fps etc.) for certain models.
Processor / Storage / RAM :
Xiaomi glasses : Snapdragon AR1+ chip, 4 GB RAM, 32 GB storage.
Rayban : Snapdragon AR1 Gen1 (or similar depending on version); 32 GB storage. (RAM often not emphasized)
Battery life :
Xiaomi : 8.6 hours of active use, with a ~263 mAh battery. Standby ~21 hours. Charging via USB-C, full charge ~45 min.
Rayban : Earlier versions: around 4 hours for active usage. Gen-2 improves that (up to ~8 hours in some cases) depending on usage.
Weight & Design :
Xiaomi : Lightweight (~40g reported in some sources), slim frame, 3 frame styles; uses TR90 nylon, titanium hinges.
Rayban : Varies by frame style (Wayfarer, Skyler, Headliner etc.). Slightly heavier than Xiaomi in many reports; style choices are more in Ray-Ban’s favor.
Lens Options / Light Adaptation :
Xiaomi : Offers electrochromic lenses (can change tint) in some versions; also colored / “normal” lenses. Four brightness/tint levels.
Rayban : Uses sunglass, transition, polarized, prescription lenses. Typically not dynamic tinting (though Transitions lenses adapt to light).
Audio microphones:
Xiaomi: 5-mic array, including bone conduction + speakers; voice assistant support; good for audio capture, calls etc.
Rayban : Also has a 5-mic array, two open-ear speakers; voice controls, gestures.
AI smart features :
Xiaomi: Real-time translation (~10+ languages), object recognition, calorie counting via camera, meeting summaries, voice assistant (XiaoAI) etc.
Rayban : Meta AI features: live translation, image recognition, voice commands, social media integration etc. Gen-2 & Display versions add more advanced AI features (e.g. private display of info, captions, etc.)
Durability / Water / Resistance :
Xiaomi : IP54 rated (dust + splash protection) per Xiaomi. Frame hinges tested for large number of cycles.
Rayban : Ray-Ban Meta: IPX4 for water resistance (splash). Lenses & frame build are from well-known quality (Ray-Ban).
Price :
Xiaomi : in china 1999 yen equivalent to 275 dollars
Rayban : more expensive, gen 2 r higher
