The Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) smart glasses are now available in India, bringing major upgrades in camera quality, battery performance, and AI features. Priced from INR 39,900, the new collection is available across Ray-Ban India and leading eyewear retailers nationwide. This launch marks an important step in the growth of wearable technology in India, as Meta and Ray-Ban attempt to bring AI-powered glasses into everyday life.
The second-generation glasses build on the success of the first Ray-Ban Meta model, which gained attention globally for combining classic eyewear design with social-media-friendly camera features. The new version now records sharper 3K Ultra HD videos and captures clearer photos with ultrawide HDR, offering users a more natural and vibrant view of the world. Meta plans to roll out additional capture modes such as hyperlapse and slow-motion through upcoming software updates, expanding the creative potential of the glasses.
Battery life sees a major boost in this generation. The glasses now last up to eight hours on a single charge, and fast charging can power them to fifty percent in just twenty minutes. The redesigned charging case adds up to forty-eight extra hours of backup, ensuring day-long usage without interruptions. These improvements directly address two of the biggest limitations of the previous version: shorter endurance and restricted video quality.
The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 collection arrives in popular designs including Wayfarer, Skyler, and Headliner. This year’s lineup also introduces striking seasonal shades such as Shiny Cosmic Blue, Shiny Mystic Violet and Shiny Asteroid Grey. The frames maintain the iconic Ray-Ban aesthetic while hiding advanced technology that remains nearly invisible to the eye, making them suitable for daily wear.
The new generation also brings a significantly better Meta AI experience. Users can activate the assistant by saying “Hey Meta” and then ask questions, capture photos or videos, control media or respond to messages without touching their phone. Full Hindi support now makes these interactions smoother for millions of users across India, allowing them to speak naturally and get instant responses. This upgrade aims to make AI assistance more accessible in diverse, real-world environments.
Meta recently introduced Celebrity AI Voice, bringing recognizable personalities into the assistant experience. Indian users can now interact with the voice of Deepika Padukone, which adds a more personalized and human feel to the technology. Several global celebrity voices are also available, giving users more options depending on their comfort and preference.
One of the most exciting upcoming features for India is support for UPI Lite payments. Soon, users will be able to look at a QR code while wearing the glasses and say, “Hey Meta, scan and pay.” The payment will be processed through a bank account linked to WhatsApp, making digital transactions seamless and hands-free. This feature has the potential to change how users perform everyday tasks, especially in a country where QR-based payments are widely used.
With strong upgrades in camera quality, battery life, AI performance and a promise of secure hands-free payments, the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) smart glasses enter the Indian market as one of the most advanced wearable devices available today. The combination of style, utility and emerging AI capabilities positions the product as a major step forward in bringing smart eyewear into mainstream use.
Abhijeet is a software engineer who moonlights as a tech writer. His love for gadgets, mobile innovations, and smart devices keeps him closely connected to India’s fast-growing tech scene. When he’s not coding, he’s usually testing the latest earbuds or Android updates.