Qualcomm and Xiaomi Introduce AI-Powered Smart Eyewear to India
Qualcomm's Vision for Snapdragon XR Day 2025: Elevating Smart Glasses to a Level Equivalent to Smartphones
Qualcomm, a leading global semiconductor company, is making a significant push to bring AI-powered smart eyewear to Indian consumers. The company has announced that its Snapdragon chipsets will power smart glasses in India, with Xiaomi's AI glasses being one of the key products.
Xiaomi's AI glasses, which were launched in China in June, are expected to be introduced to Indian consumers soon. The glasses are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 chip, a testament to the company's commitment to driving innovation in augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
The Xiaomi AI glasses come with a host of features designed to enhance the user experience. These include an AI assistant for real-time translation across 10 languages, QR code payments, a 12MP camera supporting 2K video at 30fps, and Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity. The glasses are lightweight, weighing just 40 grams, and are IP54 rated for dust and splash resistance.
The batteries in the Xiaomi AI glasses are designed to last up to 8.6 hours of typical use or 7 hours of music playback. The glasses are compatible with Android 10+ and iOS 15+ devices and offer additional features such as voice control for smart home devices and live streaming capabilities to platforms like TikTok.
Savi Soin, Sr Vice President & President at Qualcomm India, spoke about the future of smart glasses, expressing the company's vision of a future where they will be as essential to daily life as smartphones. Qualcomm Technologies aims to accelerate the growth of spatial computing in the Indian market.
The Snapdragon XR platforms have already powered over 100 devices worldwide, demonstrating their capabilities in delivering a balance of sleek, lightweight design with powerful functionality for smart glasses. The Snapdragon chipsets will also power Xiaomi's AI glasses in India, further cementing Qualcomm's position as a key player in the global smart glasses market.
While no recent collaboration or product release involving Snapdragon chip-powered smart glasses from Lenskart was found in the latest information, the Snapdragon for India XR Day event showcased innovations across content capture, entertainment, fitness, and education, suggesting that more collaborations may be on the horizon.
Here is a summary of the key smart glasses currently in development or already launched:
| Brand | Release Date | Snapdragon Chip | Key Features | Market Focus | |--------------|-----------------------|---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|------------------| | Xiaomi | June 2025 (China) | Snapdragon AR1 | AI assistant, real-time translation, QR payments, camera, light, IP54 rated | China only (for now) | | Alibaba | Later in 2025 (China) | Snapdragon AR1 + low power BES2800 | AI assistant, real-time translation, navigation, payments, dual OS | China only | | Lenskart | No confirmed Snapdragon smart glasses announced in 2025 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Stay tuned for more updates on the latest developments in the world of smart glasses and Qualcomm's role in shaping the future of this exciting technology.
Smart eyewear is set to expand beyond China with Xiaomi's AI glasses, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 chip, expected to enter the Indian market soon. As technology evolves, it's not just smartphones and smart-home devices that are becoming increasingly sophisticated, but also gadgets like wearables such as smart glasses. The Snapdragon XR platforms, already powering over 100 devices worldwide, demonstrate Qualcomm's commitment to driving innovation in AR and AI technologies, positioning them as a key player not only in the global smart glasses market but also in shaping the future of other gadgets in this realm.
