Introduction to the Oppo Watch X
On Thursday, the Oppo Watch X made its debut in Malaysia,the smartwatch looks like as a rebranded version of the OnePlus Watch 2 that was initially revealed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 on February 26. Boasting a 1.43-inch AMOLED display and fueled by the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chipset, this cutting-edge smartwatch is touted to deliver an impressive battery life. In Smart Mode, it claims to last up to 48 hours during heavy use, up to 100 hours for standard use, and an extended 12 days in Power Saving Mode.
The recent introduction of the Oppo Watch X follows the debut of the OnePlus Watch 2 at MWC, and a closer inspection reveals a striking similarity between the two. In fact, these smartwatches share more than just looks – they are essentially the same device, rebranded under different names.
Price & availability
oppo watch x Offered in Mars Brown and Platinum Black color choices, the Oppo Watch X comes with a price tag of MYR 1,399 (approximately Rs. 24,500) for its single Bluetooth variant. Prospective buyers can find it listed for sale on the official Oppo website. As of now, the smartwatch has been introduced exclusively in Malaysia, leaving uncertainty regarding its availability in other markets. There have been earlier indications suggesting a potential launch in China during the month of March.
Specifications & features
Oppo’s latest smartwatch, the Oppo Watch X, boasts a 1.43-inch round AMOLED display featuring a sharp 466 x 466-pixel resolution. With a peak brightness of 1,000 nits and a 2.5D sapphire crystal screen, the visual experience is enhanced.
Under the hood, the Oppo Watch X is powered by a Snapdragon W5 chipset for seamless operation of Wear OS apps. Complementing this, a BES2700 chip runs RTOS, managing background activities. The smartwatch is equipped with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of built-in storage.
In the realm of health features, the Oppo Watch X excels. It offers comprehensive all-day sleep tracking, monitoring various sleep metrics such as sleep state, quality, breathing rate, and snoring risk assessment. Additionally, it includes heart rate monitoring, a blood oxygen (SpO2) tracker, and daily activity reminders.
For fitness enthusiasts, the Oppo Watch X supports over 100 sports modes, recognizes six types of cardio machines, and offers professional sports modes. This ensures a diverse and accurate tracking experience for various physical activities.
The smartwatch is fueled by a robust 500mAh battery, capable of charging from zero to 100 in just 60 minutes. Its battery life is impressive, providing up to 48 hours under heavy usage, up to 100 hours in Smart Mode, and up to 12 days in the efficient Power Saver mode.
The Oppo Watch X comes equipped with VOOC Flash charging technology, ensuring a day’s worth of power in just 10 minutes of charging. For a full 0-100% charge, it takes a mere 60 minutes. This quick-charging feature enhances the convenience and usability of the smartwatch.
In terms of connectivity, Oppo’s new watch features dual-band GPS, along with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC capabilities. It is IP68-rated, ensuring dust and water resistance, and is also 5ATM waterproof. Impressively, the watch has successfully passed 16 MIL-STD-810H durability tests, emphasizing its robust build.
Priced at MYR 1,399 ($295) in Malaysia, the Oppo Watch X is set to go on open sale starting from March 2. While the initial launch is in Malaysia, there is anticipation for the smartwatch to reach more markets in the near future. However, confirmation on availability details is pending and awaits an official statement from Oppo.
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