Nubia Neovision Glass
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| Nubia Neovision Glass | |
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| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Augmented Reality |
| Type | AR Glasses |
| Subtype | Display Glasses |
| Platform | External video source via USB-C DisplayPort |
| Creator | ZTE, Nubia |
| Developer | Nubia |
| Manufacturer | Nubia (brand) |
| Announcement Date | 28 February 2023[1] |
| Release Date | June 2023 (international sales); China sales announced 28 June 2023[2][3] |
| Price | CNY 2,999 (China, June 2023); global store lists US$529[3][4] |
| Website | https://www.ztedevices.com/en/products/accessories/wearable/nubia-neovision-glass.html |
| Versions | Nubia Neovision Glass |
| Requires | External video source and power; direct USB-C connection requires DisplayPort support[5][6] |
| Display | |
| Display | Dual Micro-OLED |
| Peak Brightness | Up to 1,800 nits (manufacturer claim; measurement location unspecified)[1] |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 per eye[6] |
| Pixel Density | 3,500 PPI (manufacturer claim)[1] |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 43° (manufacturer claim; axis unspecified)[1] |
| Optics | |
| Ocularity | Binocular[6] |
| Adjustable Diopter | 0-500° myopia adjustment (manufacturer notation)[6] |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | No head tracking reported in the MWC hands-on[5] |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Two integrated omnidirectional speakers; Hi-Res Audio certification advertised[1] |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | USB-C DisplayPort[5] |
| Ports | USB-C[6] |
| Wired Video | DisplayPort through USB-C[5] |
| Power | Supplied by the connected device[5] |
| Battery Capacity | No built-in battery, as reported in the MWC hands-on[5] |
| Device | |
| Weight | 79 g (manufacturer net weight)[1] |
| Color | Black; interchangeable colored front lenses[2][6] |
| Input | Host device controls; frame buttons for brightness and volume[5] |
| Compliance | Hi-Res Audio and TÜV Rheinland certifications advertised by ZTE[1] |
The Nubia Neovision Glass is a pair of display glasses from Nubia, introduced by ZTE at Mobile World Congress on 28 February 2023. Marketed as augmented reality eyewear, it displays video from an external device through two Micro-OLED screens. ZTE advertises a 120-inch virtual screen, a 79 g net weight and built-in myopia adjustment.[1] The MWC hands-on described a portable display without head tracking or a built-in battery; the connected device provides the picture and power.[5]
History and development
ZTE presented Neovision Glass as Nubia's first AR eyewear at MWC 2023 in Barcelona. Its announcement placed the glasses in the company's wider device ecosystem alongside the nubia Pad 3D and Z50 phones. The glasses were described as a screen accessory for entertainment and office use.[1]
International sales were documented in June 2023. Xataka's 22 June report described availability through ZTE's official website in Spain at €549, with black frames and an interchangeable blue front cover. This was a retail offer rather than a shipment count.[2] On 28 June, Nubia's official Chinese account announced in the description of its product video that sales had opened through the ZTE store, JD.com and Tmall at CNY 2,999.[3]
The global store page checked on 15 October 2026 lists US$529 with a "Notify Me" button. Its price listing does not establish current stock or delivery in a particular country.[4]
Design and viewing
The glasses use a sunglasses-style frame with a detachable magnetic front lens, described as frameless in ZTE's announcement.[1] The manufacturer illustrates several colored covers and a separate dark "Private Lens" accessory. Its packaging note says one selected colored lens is included and other colors are purchased separately.[6] The contemporary hands-on confirmed the magnetic attachment and reported brightness and volume buttons on the frame.[5]
Fit and construction
ZTE specifies a net weight of 79 g. Its product diagrams show an adjustable nose support, cushioning on the temples, a 15° temple-angle adjustment and a cable connector with a right-angle plug.[6]
Display technology
The official product artwork specifies two 1920 × 1080 displays. The MWC hands-on also describes 1080p video per eye.[6][5] ZTE's launch announcement gives a panel density of 3,500 pixels per inch, maximum brightness of 1,800 nits and a field of view of 43°. It does not identify an axis for that angle or the measurement location for the brightness figure.[1]
The advertised 120-inch screen is a viewing-size comparison. ZTE's footnote equates it to a 120-inch screen at a distance of four metres and says the apparent size decreases when the diopter setting is adjusted. The same footnote describes the page's figures as internal laboratory values obtained under particular conditions, with actual results depending on the product, software, environment and measurement method.[6]
Vision adjustment
The focus controls are advertised as "0-500°" myopia adjustment in the manufacturer's notation. ZTE illustrates a rotating control on the frame and says it adjusts the binocular diopter setting without adding minus lenses. The front magnetic covers are separate from these focus controls.[6]
ZTE qualifies the adjustment range: astigmatism, farsightedness, correction outside the stated range, or a large difference between the eyes may cause a mismatch. It also advises against wearing ordinary eyeglasses underneath Neovision Glass.[6] The MWC hands-on additionally reported adjustable interpupillary distance, but provided no range or adjustment procedure.[5]
Audio and certification
ZTE describes two omnidirectional speakers and an acoustic enclosure it calls a "cyclonic sound tank". Its launch release advertises a sampling rate above 44.1 kHz and bit depth above 16 bits, and identifies Hi-Res Audio certification. These audio figures are advertised specifications, rather than independent sound measurements.[1] The product page describes directed sound transmission, while the MWC report identifies volume controls on the frame.[6][5]
The original announcement calls Neovision Glass the world's first smart glasses with Hi-Res Audio certification and TÜV Rheinland certification. The product artwork labels the latter as low-blue-light certification. The "first" wording is ZTE's claim.[1][6]
Connectivity
The glasses connect to an external source through USB-C and use DisplayPort video. The source also supplies power, according to the MWC hands-on. They do not operate as a self-contained computer or run their own video content independently of that source.[5] ZTE's compatibility footnotes require DisplayPort support for a direct connection and describe a separately purchased projection box for other devices.[6]
Compatible devices
The manufacturer's list names particular phones, tablets and computers, including ZTE Axon models, nubia Pad 3D, selected Huawei and Samsung devices, iPads and MacBooks. These are listed models, rather than a guarantee covering every device made by those brands. For consoles, the list explicitly marks Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 as requiring HDMI-to-Type-C conversion. ZTE also advertises Xbox use, but the general console listing should not be treated as proof that a bare USB-C cable works with every console.[6][1]
Projection box
ZTE pictures a projection box among separately purchased accessories and describes it as a connection option for sources without DisplayPort. Its product page does not give enough detail to treat every wireless-casting method or every phone as supported.[6] The frame controls and external source have different roles: the frame adjusts brightness and volume, while the source supplies and controls the content.[5]
Use cases
ZTE markets the glasses for a personal mobile cinema, gaming and office applications. Its product artwork also illustrates first-person drone viewing.[1][6] The host supplies the content and power for these uses.[5]
Comparison with display AR glasses
The table compares Neovision Glass with three other display-glasses models using manufacturer specifications. The figures are not results of a common independent test. The brightness descriptions are particularly different: Nubia's 1,800-nit maximum has no stated measurement location in its launch release, while Rokid explicitly labels its figure as brightness reaching the eye. Historical prices refer to different markets and offers in 2023, and do not describe current prices.[1][7]
| Feature | Nubia Neovision Glass | XREAL Air 2 | RayNeo Air 2 | Rokid Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Display glasses | Display glasses | Display glasses | Display glasses |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 per eye[6] | 1920 × 1080 per eye[8] | Dual Full HD displays[9] | 3840 × 1080 across both eyes[7] |
| Panel density (PPI) | 3,500, advertised[1] | 4,032, advertised[10] | Not specified in cited release | Not specified in cited specifications |
| Field of view | 43°, axis unspecified[1] | 46°[8] | 46°[9] | Approximately 50°[7] |
| Advertised brightness | Up to 1,800 nits; measurement location unspecified[1] | Up to 500 nits[8] | Up to 600 nits[9] | Up to 600 nits at the eye[7] |
| Weight | 79 g net[1] | 72 g[8] | 76 g[11] | 75 g[7] |
| Myopia correction | Built-in 0-500° adjustment, subject to ZTE's qualifications[6] | Detachable prescription-lens frame[8] | Optional custom magnetic correction lenses[9] | Built-in 0.00 to -6.00 diopter adjustment[12] |
| Audio | Two speakers; Hi-Res Audio certification advertised[1] | Two built-in stereo speakers[8] | Two stereo speakers[9] | Two near-ear directional speakers[7] |
| Historical price | CNY 2,999, China sales announcement, 28 June 2023[3] | US$399, US preorder price, 24 October 2023[10] | US$379, US recommended retail price, 8 November 2023[9] | US$439, March 2023 preorder offer[12] |
Capabilities and limitations
The documented hardware combines a portable external display, integrated speakers, interchangeable front covers and built-in focus adjustment.[6] Its use depends on a compatible video connection and an external power source. The lack of a built-in battery means the glasses do not have a separate, self-contained playback runtime.[5]
Compatibility requires more than the shape of a USB-C socket. ZTE specifies the DisplayPort requirement for direct input and identifies adapters or a projection box for some sources. Its published list is useful for the named devices and connection arrangements, but does not establish universal phone or console support.[6]
Technical specifications summary
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | Two Micro-OLED displays[1][6] |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 per eye[6] |
| PPI | 3,500, manufacturer claim[1] |
| Brightness | Up to 1,800 nits, manufacturer claim; measurement location unspecified[1] |
| Field of view | 43°, manufacturer claim; axis unspecified[1] |
| Audio | Two omnidirectional speakers; Hi-Res Audio certification advertised[1] |
| Vision correction | 0-500° myopia adjustment in ZTE's notation, with the manufacturer's stated fit and prescription limitations[6] |
| Weight | 79 g net, manufacturer specification[1] |
| Connectivity | USB-C DisplayPort input; external source supplies power; additional equipment for some devices[5][6] |
| China price | CNY 2,999 in the official 28 June 2023 sales announcement[3] |
See also
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 "ZTE launches Nubia's first AR eyewear - nubia Neovision Glass at MWC 2023". ZTE. 2023-02-28. https://www.zte.com.cn/global/about/news/zte-launches-nubias-first-ar-eyewear-nubia-neovision-glass-at-mwc-2023.html. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Enrique Pérez (2023-06-22). "ZTE nubia Neovision Glass: ya a la venta en España las gafas de realidad aumentada que se adaptan a nuestros ojos". Xataka. https://www.xataka.com/realidad-virtual-aumentada/zte-nubia-neovision-glass-caracteristicas-precio-ficha-tecnica. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 努比亚手机 (2023-06-28). "超强视听智能AR眼镜nubia Neovision Glass开箱来袭！ (upload description)". Nubia official account on Bilibili. https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1jz4y1p7mc/. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "nubia Neovision Glass". ZTE Devices global store. https://global.ztedevices.com/products/nubia-neovision-ar-glasses. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 Peter (2023-03-07). "Hands-on: ZTE nubia Z50, nubia Pad 3D and nubia Neovision Glass". GSMArena. https://www.gsmarena.com/handson_zte_nubia_z50_nubia_pad_3d_and_nubia_neovision_glass-news-57796.php. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
- ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 6.20 6.21 6.22 6.23 6.24 6.25 "nubia Neovision Glass". ZTE Devices. https://www.ztedevices.com/en/products/accessories/wearable/nubia-neovision-glass.html. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 "Rokid Max: 技术规格". Rokid. https://max.rokid.com/product/index.html. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 "XREAL Air 2". XREAL US Shop. https://us.shop.xreal.com/products/xreal-air-2. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 "RayNeo Air 2 XR Glasses Revolutionize Wearable Display User Experience, Launched on Amazon US". RayNeo via PR Newswire. 2023-11-08. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rayneo-air-2-xr-glasses-revolutionize-wearable-display-user-experience-launched-on-amazon-us-301982514.html. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "XREAL Air 2 Series AR Glasses Usher in the Era of Wearable Displays for Gaming, Movies and TV, and More, Available for Pre-Orders Now". XREAL Technology Limited via PR Newswire. 2023-10-24. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/xreal-air-2-series-ar-glasses-usher-in-the-era-of-wearable-displays-for-gaming-movies-and-tv-and-more-available-for-pre-orders-now-301965486.html. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
- ↑ "RayNeo Air 2 AR Glasses". RayNeo. https://www.rayneo.com/products/rayneo-air-2-xr-glasses. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Rokid leads the charge in AR tech innovation with the new Rokid Max AR glasses set". Rokid via PR Newswire. 2023-03-22. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rokid-leads-the-charge-in-ar-tech-innovation-with-the-new-rokid-max-ar-glasses-set-301778211.html. Retrieved 2026-10-15.