Xiaomi Denies Rumors of Delaying Second-Generation AI Glasses
Reports emerged claiming that Xiaomi executive Lu Weibing paused the release of the company's second-generation AI glasses due to design dissatisfaction, potentially delaying it to Q4 or next year. However, Xiaomi representatives have denied these claims, calling them false rumors. As a leader in China's smart glasses market with a 28% share in Q1 2026, Xiaomi's product timeline is highly watched. Any delay or design adjustment could impact its competitive edge against rivals in the rapidly growing AI hardware space. The first-generation Xiaomi AI glasses, priced from 1,999 RMB, featured a 12MP camera, open-ear headphones, and weighed 40g. Recent beta updates for the glasses also integrated "Ant Afu" (蚂蚁阿福), an AI health assistant developed by Ant Group.
## BACKGROUND
Smart glasses have emerged as a key form factor for consumer AI hardware, blending traditional eyewear with cameras, audio, and AI assistants. Xiaomi entered this market with its first-generation glasses in mid-2025 and quickly captured a dominant market share in China.