Huawei leads 2026 China smart glasses brand rankings

Huawei has secured the top position in the ‘2026 China Smart Glasses Top Ten Brands’ list released by iiMedia Research. Huawei achieved a ranking index of 93.84, followed by Rokid and Thunderbird in second and third place, respectively.

The list includes other notable brands such as XREAL, Xiaomi, VITURE, and iFlytek. According to iiMedia Research, the Chinese smart glasses market is experiencing rapid growth. Sales in 2025 reached 3.286 million units, with projections suggesting the market will expand to 41.533 million units by 2029. The market size is expected to grow from 11.21 billion yuan in 2025 to 119.11 billion yuan by 2029.

Analysts suggest that breakthroughs in AI large models, lightweight optics, and low-power technology are lowering entry barriers and driving smart glasses toward mass consumption. Future competition is expected to shift from technical R&D toward brand strength, distribution channels, and ecosystem development.