Xiaomi launched its first smartwatch for the global market: the Mi Watch Revolve. Unlike the original Mi Watch, it comes with a round display and a proprietary operating system. It is a very interesting smartwatch for sport and fitness, but it also offers a lot of customization options. But is it the best smartwatch you can get globally or you can get even more interesting smartwatches out there? This is a comparison between the Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve and OPPO Watch, one of the hottest wearables of the moment. Let’s find out which one is better and the main differences between their specs and features.
OPPO Watch vs Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve
| OPPO Watch | Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 46 x 39 x 11.4 mm,
45.5 grams |
53.3 x 46.2 x 11.4 mm,
40 grams |
| DISPLAY | 1.91 inches square, 402 x 476p, 346 ppi, 326 ppi, AMOLED | 1.39 inches round, 454 x 454p, 462 ppi, AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100, quad-core | / |
| MEMORY | 1 GB RAM, 8 GB | / |
| SOFTWARE | Wear OS | Proprietary OS |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| SPORT MODES | 5 | 10 |
| BATTERY | 430 mAh with VOOC flash charge | 420 mAh |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | GPS, accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, compass, barometer, waterproof 5 ATM | GPS, accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, compass, barometer, altimeter, waterproof 5 ATM |
Design
Thanks to its circular display, the Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve is more similar to a real watch and it looks very sleek. But despite its square display, the OPPO Watch still looks elegant because it is built with premium materials and big attention to details: its design is reminiscent of the Apple Watch, but instead of a crown to navigate the user interface, you get two physical buttons. Do you prefer having a round smartwatch display or a square display? Let us know by using the comment box at the end of the article.
Display
The square shape of the OPPO Watch improves the usability: the smartwatch becomes easier to use thanks to UI elements placed in a more accessible way. This is a big advantage of the OPPO Watch, despite it may look uglier than its rival when it comes to aesthetics. The OPPO Watch also comes with a bigger display than Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve: in its 46 mm version, it has a 1.91-inch panel. Even the image quality of the OPPO Watch is superior to the Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve: the wearable supports 100 percent DCI P3 coverage for its AMOLED panel. But the Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve still offers an excellent display with the AMOLED technology and a 454 x 454 pixel resolution which provides a high pixel density thanks to the smaller diagonal. Note that Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve supports Always-On display which allows checking it even while the wearable is on standby.
Specs & Software
The hardware department of the OPPO Watch is way better than the Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve. The wearable is powered by the great Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset in the version sold in the global market. The SoC is paired with 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage which you can use to install apps and save music or other files. The Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve does not offer internal storage for your files and it is more like a fitness tracker. OPPO Watch runs Wear OS which gives you the chance to install a lot of additional apps and more features, especially when you pair your smartwatch with an Android phone. With the Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve, you do not get the features, but you get more sports modes available for better tracking of your physical activity. At the end of the day, OPPO Watch is a better all-rounder, while Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve is a better smartwatch for sports.
Sensors and connectivity
OPPO Watch and Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve are both equipped with a great HR sensor, GPS connectivity, WiFi, and naturally Bluetooth. With the OPPO Watch, you also get the eSIM support which lets it be independent of your phone, while the Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve does not include cellular connectivity. The Firstbeat motion algorithm is a very interesting feature of the Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve which is able to track health indicators just as elite athletes and leading sports teams across the world do.
Battery
The battery of the Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve has a capacity of 420 mAh and it lasts up to 14 days on a single charge. It can be charged through a dock. The OPPO Watch has a 430 mAh battery and it lasts just 30 hours on a single charge, but it can reach up to 21 days in power saver mode. The OPPO Watch supports VOOC flash charge technology and it is able to charge to 46 percent in just 16 minutes. Note that this data regards the 46 mm version of the smartwatch, while the 41 mm variant has a smaller battery.
Price
OPPO Watch hitten the global market with a price of €250/$294 for the 46 mm version, while the price of the Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve for Europe is still unknown. In India, the smartwatch has a price of Rs. 9,999 which roughly translates into €116/$136 at the actual change. Unless sports tracking is your only priority and you need a more professional tracking, the OPPO Watch wins the comparison thanks to its better display, hardware, features, and more. But the Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve provides a way longer battery life. Which is your favorite smartwatch between these two?
OPPO Watch vs Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve: PRO and CONS
OPPO Watch
PRO
- Wear OS
- Bigger and better display
- 8 GB internal storage
- Better hardware
CONS
- Bigger dimensions
Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve
PRO
- Circular display
- More sports modes
- 100+ watch faces
- Great battery life
CONS
- Proprietary OS
