Realme recently released the second generation of its square-shaped smartwatch, which belongs to the first smartwatch series by the brand. We are talking about Realme Watch 2, which comes with several improvements compared to the previous version. A few days ago, a Pro variant came up as well, but the vanilla version comes with a similar price tag to the previous generation. That is the reason why we decided to make a comparison between Realme Watch and Watch 2. Should you opt for the older model in order to save some money or the improvements of the new version are worth the money asked? This comparison will hopefully clear your ideas in regards.

Realme Watch 2 Pro

Realme Watch vs Realme Watch 2

Realme Watch Realme Watch 2
DISPLAY 1.4 inches color, IPS LCD, 320 x 320 pixels 1.4 inches color, IPS LCD, 320 x 320 pixels
WATER RESISTANCE  IP68 waterproof (up to 1.5 m)  IP68 waterproof (up to 1.5 m)
NOTIFICATIONS SUPPORT Yes Yes
NFC No No
BATTERY LIFE  160 mAh  315 mAh
CHARGING PORT  Custom  Custom
COLORS Black Black
ADDITIONAL FEATURES  SpO2 sensor, HR sensor  SpO2 sensor, HR sensor
NUMBER OF SPORT MODES 14 90

Design and display

The Realme Watch and the Realme Watch 2 have similar designs but not identical. The second generation has narrower bezels around the display without that big Realme logo under the panel, so it looks definitely more beautiful. The disadvantage of the original Realme Watch is its thick bezels which are very noticeable in the dark when you get fewer deep blacks compared with daylight. Both the smartwatches are waterproof with the IP68 certification, but they are not suitable to swim as they are not swimming proof. They are also dust resistant.

Despite they are waterproof, they do not come with a premium build quality as they are made of plastic. The Realme Watch 2 is a bit heavier than the original Realme Watch because it packs a bigger battery. The displays are similar: in each case, you get an IPS panel with a resolution of 320 x 320 pixels and a diagonal of 1.4 inches. But with the Realme Watch 2, you get a higher brightness: up to 600 nits against just 380 nits (peak). The square-shaped display makes the usability better if compared to round smartwatches, but naturally, due to this solution, they do not look like a traditional watch.

 

 

Software and features

The Realme Watch and the Realme Watch 2 have the same proprietary operating system which packs a lot of features. But with the second generation, you get a lot more sports modes. With the Realme Watch 2, you can track 90 sports modes up from the original Watch’s 14. It also supports sleep tracking smarts, a SpO2 monitor, and a heart-rate monitor, but you can find these features on the previous generation as well.

The smart watches offer music and camera controls, as well as a notification support feature, but you can not use the watch to reply to messages on messaging apps. The watches are able to automatically recognize if the user is walking or running and can be used to control smart home appliances and gadgets compatible with Realme’s app such as Realme Buds Air, air purifier, smart lights, speakers, smart TV, and more.

The devices are able to connect to the smartphone through the Realme Link app with Bluetooth 5.0. With the app, you can sync complete data gathered from the watch and look at them through very detailed stats and graphs. You can also adjust the settings of the devices through the app. Among the other software features, you get meditation, find my phone, phone unlock, reminders, weather, alarms with vibration, call reject, and more.

 

 

 

 

Battery

The battery is one of the main advantages of the Realme Watch 2 if compared to the original Realme Watch. It has a bigger capacity: 315 mAh vs 160 mAh. Realme doubled the battery capacity while keeping the weight similar and reducing the overall dimensions of the wearable. Thanks to its 315 mAh, the Realme Watch 2 is able to last up to 12 days on a single charge, which is a great battery life for a device with an IPS color display. With the Realme Watch, you get a battery with a 160 mAh capacity which lasts from 7 to 9 days on a single charge (20 days with power saving mode).

 

 

Price

The Realme Watch 2 just launched in the Malaysian market with a starting price tag of 299 Malaysian ringgit, which roughly translates into $56. Unfortunately, the smartwatch is still not available in the global market, so we can not tell you its global price for now. With a bit of luck, you can actually find the original Realme Watch with a price tag of about $49 in the global market, including Europe.

The Realme Watch 2 offers more sports modes, a better design, and a bigger battery which provides a way longer battery life. And, given that the price difference is not big, the Realme Watch 2 is definitely a better purchase than its predecessor. If you need more features for activity tracking, then you can opt for the Realme Watch 2 Pro which offers GPS support. The Watch 2 Pro will be available in Malaysia starting from May 29 with a $70 price tag.

 

 

 

Realme Watch vs Realme Watch 2: PRO and CONS

Realme Watch

PROS

  • Global availability
  • Affordable street prices
  • SpO2 sensor

CONS

  • Smaller battery
  • Fewer sport modes

 

Realme Watch 2

PROS

  • Better design
  • More sport modes
  • Longer battery life
  • SpO2 sensor

CONS

  • Limited availability

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