Huawei Launches AI Smart Glasses with Multimodal Functions in Competitive Market

Huawei has introduced AI-powered smart glasses priced from 2,499 yuan (US$367), weighing 35.5 grams and featuring voice interaction, payment capabilities, live streaming, and first-person video calls. The device uses Huawei's self-developed chip designed for eyewear and includes multimodal AI functions such as food calorie estimation and QR code scanning for payments, as detailed by He Gang, CEO of Huawei's consumer business. This launch represents a renewed effort in Huawei's smart eyewear lineup, moving beyond basic functions like translation. The Chinese tech giant enters a crowded market dominated by Meta, which held an 85% share in 2025 with 7.4 million units shipped, including Oakley and Ray-Ban-branded models, according to Omdia data. Huawei's debut adds momentum to China's smart eyewear market, where shipments surged 35-fold in 2025. The company challenges competitors like Meta, Alibaba, Xiaomi, and Rokid in this growing sector.