OnePlus is gearing up to elevate its smartwatch game with the upcoming OnePlus Watch 3, set to launch on January 7 alongside the OnePlus 13. Leaks have revealed a host of innovative features, signalling the brand’s intent to compete directly with premium offerings from Apple and Samsung.
Health Monitoring: Next-Level Features
The OnePlus Watch 3 will introduce advanced health-tracking capabilities. An updated OHealth app hints at ECG functionality, enabling users to detect conditions such as atrial fibrillation and abnormal heart rates. This positions the device as a strong rival to high-end smartwatches in the market.
Other health-centric upgrades include a Wrist Temperature feature that establishes a baseline after five nights of data collection and a 60-second Checkup. This quick scan evaluates seven health metrics, such as blood oxygen levels, sleep analysis, and ECG data, offering insights into heart health and snoring risks. Users can also track their wellness trends with the new Health Insights and Health Journey tools.
Powerful Specs and Enhanced Design
The Watch 3 is rumoured to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5 chip, paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Battery life is expected to see a boost, with leaks pointing to a capacity exceeding 500mAh, potentially reaching 631mAh for extended use.
Design-wise, OnePlus will retain the sleek aesthetics of its predecessor while adding a rotary dial for easier navigation in situations where a touchscreen might be impractical. The watch is also expected to support LTE connectivity, enabling users to make calls, receive notifications, and stream music independently of a smartphone. However, this feature may initially be limited to specific regions, with China likely being the first to receive it.
OnePlus Watch 3 Pro:
The upcoming year looks promising for smartwatch enthusiasts as OnePlus is expected to unveil the OnePlus Watch 3 Pro. This exciting development was hinted at within the OHealth app by Oppo, which manages both Oppo and OnePlus smartwatches. Additionally, it seems Oppo isn’t staying behind, as it plans to introduce its versions of these devices, the Oppo Watch X2 and the Oppo Watch X2 Pro. This strategy follows the successful launch of the OnePlus Watch 2 and its more affordable counterpart, the OnePlus Watch 2R. Both have been praised for offering high-end features at a competitive price point.
Details about the OnePlus Watch 3 have started to surface, revealing features like a rotating bezel similar to those found in Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Classic series. However, specifics about the Pro version, the OnePlus Watch 3 Pro, remain under wraps, leaving tech enthusiasts guessing about possible enhancements over the standard model.
It’s tempting to speculate that the OnePlus Watch 3 might replace the OnePlus Watch 2R, and the OnePlus Watch 3 Pro could succeed the OnePlus Watch 2, possibly featuring different materials for the casing. This is mere conjecture at this point. Depending on OnePlus’s strategy, we might even see the ‘R’ model continue alongside two new launches, potentially leading to a trio of OnePlus smartwatches hitting the market next year.
