OnePlus Watch is now on sale. OnePlus’ very first watch boasts of an impressive design. Here are all the key things that buyers need to know about the watch.
What is the price of OnePlus Watch? What is the introductory offer?
OnePlus Watch comes only in one option, Classic Edition. It is priced at Rs 16,999. However, as an introductory offer customers can purchase the wearable at Rs 14,999.
What are the launch offers available on OnePlus Watch?
Buyers will get an instant discount of Rs 2000 on SBI credit cards and EMI transactions. There’s also up to 5% cashback on select American Express cards. However, there no bundled offers with OnePlus Watch.
What are the colour options available in OnePlus Watch?
The Classic edition OnePlus Watch comes in Midnight Black and Moonlight Silver colours with Fluoroelastomer strap.
What are the features/improvements that the first update is bringing to OnePlus Watch
The first update has arrived on devices in the US and Canada. As per the company, it will soon extend to other countries in the coming days. It will be an OTA (over the air) update. Here are the additions and enhancements as per the change log: Improved GPS performance; improved accuracy of activity tracking (walking and running); optimized heart rate monitoring algorithm; enabled notification app icons for the most frequently used apps; improved raise-to-wake function; optimized notification syncing algorithm; fixed some known bugs; and improved system stability.
What are new features promised in OnePlus Watch in the upcoming updates
According to OnePlus, in the coming days it plans to add: Always-on Display feature; support for remote camera control of Android smartphones (Android phones running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and above) from the watch; 12-hour time format; 4 languages: German, Italian, Spanish, and Polish; enable all 110+ workout modes; and enable AI watch face
Does OnePlus Watch look like a traditional watch?
OnePlus Watch comes with a round dial which makes it look like a regular wrist watch. The wearable sports a smooth arc on the side of the case which is hand-polished. The smartwatch features 46mm stainless steel case and 2.5D curved glass on the face.
What is the display size of OnePlus Watch?
The smartwatch has a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with 454×454 pixel resolution. The screen has sapphire glass coating which makes it scratch-resistant.
OnePlus Watch runs on which operating system?
The OnePlus Watch does not run on Wear OS. The smartwatch uses RTOS-style (Real Time Operating System) software similar to the ones used by Amazfit. The device will work with a companion app which will enable users to connect to their phones. This also means that the smartwatch will offer limited apps and watch faces.
What is the key highlight of OnePlus Watch?
Fitness is one of the key features of OnePlus Watch. The smartwatch comes with 110 workout modes and it also comes with in-built GPS. It also offers automatic workout detection for jogging and running. The smartwatch can also monitor sleep, stress, blood oxygen level and heart rate.Can OnePlus Watch help operate OnePlus TV?
Yes, OnePlus Watch can be connected to the OnePlus TV. Users will be able to use it as a remote. Moreover, the smartwatch can also automatically turn off the TV if it detects that you have fallen asleep.
Is the OnePlus Watch waterproof?
The OnePlus Watch comes with an IP68 rating which makes the wearable water-resistant.
How is the battery life of OnePlus Watch? Does it support fast charging?
OnePlus Watch is backed by 402 mAh battery which promises to offer up to two weeks of battery on a single full charge. However, the battery life depends on usage. For most regular users, it will last around seven days. The device also offers support for fast charging. OnePlus claims that with five minutes of charge watch can give 24 hours of battery life.
Is there also a limited edition of OnePlus Watch?
Along with the Classic Edition, OnePlus also unveiled a Cobalt Limited Edition of the smartwatch. This limited edition of the smartwatch is made from cobalt alloy and is twice as hard and corrosion resistant as compared to stainless steel. The watch face is made using sapphire glass which is also scratch resistant. It comes with a Vegan leather strap and butterfly buckle. The company has not yet revealed the price and availability details of this limited edition.