OPPO Air Glass 3
| OPPO Air Glass 3 | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Augmented Reality |
| Type | Smart glasses |
| Subtype | AR Glasses, AI Glasses |
| Platform | ColorOS 13+ (tethered to OPPO smartphone) |
| Creator | OPPO |
| Developer | OPPO |
| Manufacturer | OPPO |
| Announcement Date | MWC 2024 (February 26, 2024) |
| Release Date | Prototype (not commercially released) |
| Price | N/A (prototype) |
| Website | https://www.oppo.com/ |
| Versions | OPPO Air Glass 3 (prototype) |
| Requires | OPPO smartphone with ColorOS 13+ |
| Predecessor | OPPO Air Glass 2 |
| Successor | None announced |
| System | |
| Operating System | Tethered to ColorOS 13+ |
| Chipset | Phone-dependent (no built-in processor) |
| CPU | Phone-dependent |
| GPU | Phone-dependent |
| Storage | |
| Storage | Phone-dependent |
| Memory | Phone-dependent |
| SD Card Slot | No |
| Display | |
| Display | Self-developed resin waveguide with MicroLED |
| Subpixel Layout | MicroLED |
| Peak Brightness | 1,000+ nits (eye brightness) |
| Resolution | Not specified |
| Pixel Density | High |
| Refresh Rate | Not specified |
| Persistence | Low persistence |
| Image | |
| Field of View | Not specified (waveguide AR) |
| Horizontal FoV | AR overlay |
| Vertical FoV | AR overlay |
| Average Pixel Density | High |
| Peak Pixel Density | High |
| Foveated Rendering | No |
| Optics | |
| Optics | Self-developed resin waveguide (0.88mm, 1.70 refractive index) |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| IPD Range | Standard glasses |
| Adjustable Diopter | No (prescription options expected) |
| Passthrough | Yes (optical see-through) |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | No (tethered) |
| Tracking Frequency | N/A |
| Base Stations | N/A |
| Eye Tracking | No |
| Face Tracking | No |
| Hand Tracking | No |
| Body Tracking | No |
| Rotational Tracking | No |
| Positional Tracking | No |
| Update Rate | N/A |
| Tracking Volume | N/A |
| Play Space | N/A |
| Latency | Low latency |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Open acoustic design (4 microphones) |
| Microphone | Yes (4 microphones, noise isolation) |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No |
| Camera | No |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth (to smartphone) |
| Ports | Not specified |
| Wired Video | No |
| Wireless Video | No |
| WiFi | Via phone |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Power | Built-in battery (specs not specified) |
| Battery Capacity | Not specified |
| Battery Life | Not specified |
| Charge Time | Not specified |
| Device | |
| Dimensions | 164.84 × 164 × 48.4mm |
| Weight | 50g |
| Material | Lightweight materials |
| Headstrap | None (temples) |
| Haptics | No |
| Color | Black |
| Sensors | 4 microphones |
| Input | Temple touch, voice (AndesGPT AI) |
| Compliance | Prototype |
The OPPO Air Glass 3 is a prototype augmented reality smart glasses device developed by OPPO, unveiled at MWC 2024 on February 26, 2024. Representing OPPO's most advanced assisted reality glasses concept, the Air Glass 3 integrates generative AI capabilities through OPPO's AndesGPT model accessed via smartphone, enabling multimodal AI interactions that understand images, text, video, and audio. The glasses feature a self-developed resin waveguide (only 0.88mm thick with a 1.70 refractive index) paired with MicroLED projectors delivering over 1,000 nits peak eye brightness, weighing just 50 grams while maintaining a conventional eyewear appearance. Key features include an open acoustic design with four microphones for voice calls and AI voice activation (triggered by pressing the temple), reverse sound field technology for enhanced privacy, and touch controls for music playback and information display. Current functionality covers voice calls, music playback, and color image browsing, with planned features including teleprompter, navigation, translation, and health information. Unlike standalone AR glasses, the Air Glass 3 requires constant connection to an OPPO phone running ColorOS 13+ and has no built-in processor, with AndesGPT currently limited to China due to regulations. As of 2024, the Air Glass 3 remains a prototype like its predecessors and has not been announced for global commercial release.
History and Development
OPPO AR Journey
Product evolution:
- OPPO Air Glass (2022, 30g)
- OPPO Air Glass 2 (38g)
- OPPO Air Glass 3 (2024, 50g)
- Continuous innovation
MWC 2024 Announcement
Prototype reveal:
- February 26, 2024
- AI-first positioning
- AndesGPT integration
- Advanced waveguide
AI Era Focus
Strategic direction:
- Generative AI integration
- Multimodal capabilities
- Voice assistant focus
- Future AR vision
Prototype Status
Availability:
- Not commercially released
- Previous Air Glass also limited
- Development platform
- Technology showcase
Design Philosophy
AI-First AR
Generative AI integration:
- AndesGPT access
- Multimodal understanding
- Voice assistant primary
- Smart assistance
Lightweight Priority
Wearability:
- 50 grams
- Conventional eyewear form
- Daily wearable
- Comfortable design
Advanced Waveguide
Optical innovation:
- Self-developed technology
- 0.88mm thickness
- 1.70 refractive index
- MicroLED projection
Phone Tethered
Architecture choice:
- No built-in processor
- Smartphone computing
- Simplified glasses
- Weight reduction
Display Technology
Resin Waveguide
Optical specifications:
- Type: Self-developed resin waveguide
- Thickness: 0.88mm
- Refractive Index: 1.70
- Brightness Uniformity: >50%
MicroLED Projectors
Light source:
- Tiny MicroLED projectors
- Image data transmission
- High brightness
- Energy efficient
Brightness
Visual performance:
- Peak Eye Brightness: >1,000 nits
- Outdoor visible
- High contrast
- Vivid imagery
AI Features
AndesGPT Integration
Generative AI:
- OPPO's AI model
- Via smartphone app
- Generative capabilities
- Intelligent assistance
Multimodal Understanding
AI capabilities:
- Image understanding
- Text processing
- Video analysis
- Audio recognition
Voice Activation
Interaction:
- Temple press to activate
- Voice commands
- Hands-free operation
- Natural interaction
AI Use Cases
Applications:
- Instant translation
- Scene understanding
- Question answering
- Directions/attractions
Current Features
Voice Calls
Communication:
- Phone call support
- 4-microphone array
- Noise isolation
- Clear audio
Music Playback
Entertainment:
- Audio streaming
- Touch controls
- Personal listening
- Open acoustic design
Image Browsing
Visual content:
- Color image display
- Information viewing
- Notification display
- Visual feedback
Planned Features
Future Functionality
Roadmap items:
- Teleprompter
- Navigation
- Timer
- Translation
- Health/fitness information
Audio System
Open Acoustic Design
Speaker system:
- Open-ear audio
- Environmental awareness
- Personal listening
- Balanced sound
Four Microphones
Voice input:
- Microphones: 4
- Noise isolation
- Voice clarity
- AI voice commands
Reverse Sound Field
Privacy technology:
- Enhanced sound isolation
- Reduced leakage
- Privacy protection
- Personal audio
Physical Design
Weight
Lightweight achievement:
- Weight: 50 grams
- Heavier than Air Glass 2 (38g)
- Additional features
- Still lightweight
Dimensions
Frame size:
- 164.84 × 164 × 48.4mm
- Conventional eyewear size
- Normal appearance
- Daily wearable
Form Factor
Appearance:
- Standard glasses look
- Fashion-acceptable
- Unobtrusive
- Normal eyewear
Controls
Temple Touch
Gesture input:
- Touch-sensitive temples
- Music controls
- Call management
- Feature activation
Voice Control
AI activation:
- Temple press + voice
- AndesGPT commands
- Hands-free
- Natural language
Connectivity
Phone Tethering
Required connection:
- OPPO smartphone required
- ColorOS 13+ required
- Constant connection
- Phone-dependent
Bluetooth
Wireless link:
- Bluetooth connection
- Phone pairing
- Audio streaming
- Data transfer
Limitations
Regional Restrictions
AI availability:
- AndesGPT China-only
- Regulation limitations
- Limited global functionality
- Regional AI access
Prototype Status
Commercial availability:
- Not for sale
- Development prototype
- Limited distribution
- No global release announced
Phone Dependency
Architecture limitation:
- No standalone operation
- OPPO phone required
- ColorOS specific
- Ecosystem locked
Comparison with AR Glasses
| Feature | OPPO Air Glass 3 | XREAL Air 2 | Ray-Ban Meta | TCL RayNeo X2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | AI AR prototype | Display glasses | Camera glasses | Standalone AR |
| Display | MicroLED waveguide | Micro-OLED | None | MicroLED waveguide |
| AI | AndesGPT | No | Meta AI | GPT-4 Vision |
| Camera | No | No | 12MP | 16MP |
| Weight | 50g | 72g | 50g | 120g |
| Standalone | No (phone tethered) | No (tethered) | Partial | Yes |
| Status | Prototype | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial |
| Price | N/A | $399 | $299 | $850 |
Strengths and Limitations
Strengths
- 50g lightweight design
- AndesGPT AI integration
- Advanced 0.88mm resin waveguide
- 1,000+ nits brightness
- 4-microphone noise isolation
- Reverse sound field privacy
- Multimodal AI understanding
- Touch + voice controls
Limitations
- Prototype only (not for sale)
- Requires OPPO phone (ColorOS 13+)
- AndesGPT China-only
- No standalone operation
- No built-in processor
- Previous Air Glass also limited release
- No camera
- Limited global availability
Technical Specifications Summary
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Status | Prototype (MWC 2024) |
| Display | Self-developed resin waveguide + MicroLED |
| Waveguide | 0.88mm, 1.70 refractive index |
| Brightness | >1,000 nits peak |
| AI | AndesGPT (China only) |
| Audio | Open acoustic, 4 microphones |
| Weight | 50g |
| Dimensions | 164.84 × 164 × 48.4mm |
| Requires | OPPO phone, ColorOS 13+ |
| Price | N/A (prototype) |