CNBC AI News, July 19 – Eagle-eyed social media users are buzzing after spotting Wang Wei, the CEO of Chinese delivery giant SF Express, sporting what appears to be Xiaomi’s recently launched AI glasses.
Zooming in on images circulating online, the tech-savvy executive is clearly seen with eyewear bearing Xiaomi’s distinct logo, igniting a social media frenzy.
The playful commentary online includes jokes about Wang Wei becoming a brand ambassador for Xiaomi’s CEO, Lei Jun.
The Xiaomi AI glasses, officially unveiled in late June, come in three versions: a standard model priced at 1,999 yuan, a monochrome electrochromic version at 2,699 yuan, and a color electrochromic variant for 2,999 yuan. That translates to roughly $275, $370 and $415 U.S. dollars, respectively, providing an accessible entry point into the world of AR eyewear.
On the spec sheet, Xiaomi’s AI glasses boast a 12-megapixel main camera capable of recording 2304×1728 high-definition video. Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) promises smooth, shake-free first-person footage.
Furthermore, the glasses are equipped with a four-microphone array, bone conduction microphone, and open-ear speakers, aiming to provide a seamless and immersive audio-visual experience.
Under the hood, the Xiaomi AI glasses are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 chip and a BES2700H low-power processing chip. Coupled with Xiaomi’s Jinshajiang battery, the company touts an impressive 8.6 hours of typical battery life. This ambitious claim aims to position the glasses as a viable all-day companion.
However, the Xiaomi AI glasses haven’t been immune to early adopter teething problems.
Reports are surfacing online from users, describing shortcomings in the device’s camera performance, citing issues with low-light image quality.
Specifically, users note that while images captured in optimal lighting conditions are decent, image quality degrades significantly in dimmer environments, accompanied by noticeable blur and shaking.
Battery life is another area drawing criticism.
Despite Xiaomi’s claim of 8 hours of use, some users claim that the glasses only allow for roughly 40 minutes of video recording, far short of the company’s suggested 10-minute recording intervals.
According to VR Vision, an industry media outlet, the average return rate for AI glasses on Douyin (the Chinese version of TikTok) is reportedly between 40% and 50%. Xiaomi appears to be caught in this trend, with a reported return rate of approximately 40% on the platform. Despite the high-profile endorsement by a major business leader, Xiaomi needs to address these performance concerns to avoid becoming another statistic in the high-return AR market.
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