China’s Huawei debuts AI glasses to challenge Meta, Alibaba and Rokid in crowded arena
SCMP Tech / 4/20/2026
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Key Points
- Huawei has launched its first AI glasses, positioning the Shenzhen-based company in a fast-growing smart eyewear market against rivals such as Meta, Alibaba, and Rokid.
- The glasses are priced starting at 2,499 yuan (about US$367) and weigh 35.5 grams, aiming for lightweight, everyday use.
- Huawei says the device includes multiple AI-driven functions, including voice interaction and payment capabilities, showcased at a Monday launch event.
- The AI glasses are powered by Huawei’s self-developed chip specifically designed for eyewear, highlighting vertical integration to compete on performance and efficiency.
- The launch adds momentum to China’s smart eyewear shipments, which the article notes grew 35-fold in 2025, reflecting intensifying competition and demand.
Huawei Technologies has launched its first artificial intelligence glasses, as the Shenzhen-based tech giant joins an intensifying battle with US leader Meta and domestic peers including Alibaba Group Holding and Rokid in smart eyewear.
Priced from 2,499 yuan (US$367), the new eyewear weighed just 35.5 grams and featured various AI functions ranging from voice interaction to payments, according to a launch event on Monday.
Powered by Huawei’s self-developed chip designed for eyewear, the glasses...
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