The OnePlus Watch 3 is the latest smartwatch from OnePlus, building on the success of its predecessor. The watch comes in a sleek round design with a brushed titanium dial and a sapphire crystal display. It is available in two colors: Obsidian Titanium and Emerald Titanium.
The watch is built to last, with MIL-STD-810H certification for durability and IP68 and 5ATM ratings for water resistance. The buttons are well-designed, with the crown providing precise navigation and haptic feedback. The OnePlus Watch 3 features a 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 466×466 pixels and a brightness of 2,200 nits.
It supports numerous high-quality watch faces and popular watch face apps. Under the hood, the watch has a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor running Wear OS and a custom BES2800 low-power processor for extended battery life.
OnePlus Watch 3 highlights and features
Users can choose between Smart Mode and Power Saver mode to optimize performance and battery life. The user interface is intuitive, with the crown opening the apps screen and the second button accessing workouts. Swiping brings up widgets, notifications, and quick toggles.
The OnePlus Watch 3 supports over 100 sports and workout modes, with advanced metrics and automatic activity detection. GPS accuracy is excellent, and the watch provides detailed running metrics and consistent sleep tracking. Battery life is impressive, lasting about four days with regular use, including an active Always-On Display, daily workouts, notifications, and sleep tracking.
It can be fully charged in under an hour. Priced at around €349/£319, the OnePlus Watch 3 offers competitive features at a reasonable price compared to other high-end smartwatches. It excels in design, comfort, and functionality, making it a solid choice for anyone in the market for a premium Wear OS smartwatch.
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