IFA 2026 Wearable Preview: RayNeo iO, Xiaomi Band 11, RingConn, and Ultrahuman Head to Berlin September 4

IFA 2026 opens in Berlin on September 4, and this year{"'"}s wearable lineup is shaping up to be one of the most diverse in the show{"'"}s history. Here{"'"}s what smart wearable buyers should watch for.

Confirmed Wearable Exhibitors

• RayNeo: Officially launching the iO Smart Glasses ($479) and GT Series AR headsets on September 4 — the camera-free iO weighs 33g and supports Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude AI
• Xiaomi: Exhibiting at IFA for the first time ever. The Xiaomi Smart Band 11 has cleared regulatory approval in China, Taiwan, and the UAE, with both standard and NFC versions expected
• RingConn: The $299 no-subscription smart ring maker will showcase its wearable lineup
• Ultrahuman: Fresh off its Ring Pro US launch, Ultrahuman will exhibit at IFA
• Withings: The health-focused wearable maker returns with its clinical-grade tracking devices
• ShowStoppers Health Tech: Over 120 companies will showcase health and wellness wearables, including KiWear{"'"}s smart ring and ZenoWell{"'"}s AI-powered vagus nerve wearable

Notable Absences

Samsung is skipping its traditional large IFA booth for the first time since 2014 — a significant shift for the company that has owned CityCube Berlin for a decade. Garmin, Apple, Fitbit, Huawei, and Polar will also not exhibit, though Polar{"'"}s Head of Global Industry & Technology Partnerships is speaking at a connected-health session on September 4.

What This Means for Buyers

IFA 2026 is shaping up as the show for emerging wearable brands rather than the Big Tech incumbents. If you{"'"}re interested in camera-free smart glasses, subscription-free smart rings, or budget fitness bands, the September 4 announcements could reshape the value landscape. Compare all current options in our smart glasses and smart rings guides.