OPPO has announced a new wearable today. The OPPO Watch Free arrives with the features expected of a health tracker but also adds some unique ones of its own.
The OPPO Watch Free has a 1.64-inch AMOLED display with a 280 x 456 resolution, DCI-P3 color gamut, and a 326 PPI pixel density. The rectangular display is housed in a frame made of polycarbonate and fiber while the underside is covered in a material made of nylon plastic (PA) and fiber. Attached to the watch are silicone straps with a leather texture which OPPO claims are breathable and comfortable to wear during sleep.
The fitness tracker can track more than 100 sports modes including cricket, skipping, archery, skiing, volleyball, kayaking, and badminton. However, only four sports can be automatically tracked and they are running, walking, rowing (machine), and ellipticals. There is even a built-in trainer for running.
As expected, there is a heart rate monitor, and the OPPO Watch Free will display the five heart rate zones in real-time. It will also warn the user when the heart rate is too high or too low. There is also sleep tracking, snoring detection, music playback control, and support for WeChat and Alipay contactless payment. The wearable has an NFC version that allows you to store bus cards and bank cards for contactless payment. The OPPO Watch Free also comes with OPPO’s Breeno voice assistant with support for an offline mode.
One neat feature the OPPO Watch Free has is an eSports mode. When activated, all notifications and alerts are automatically sent to the watch instead of appearing on your phone. The eSports mode works only with the OPPO Find X3 series and Reno6 series. However, OPPO says that more of its phones will gain support later. There is also a sleep mode on the watch which when activated, turns on Do Not Disturb mode on your phone.
The fitness tracker has a 230mAh battery that will provide up to 14 days of usage. It also supports fast charging as OPPO claims a quick 5-minute charge will provide enough charge to last a day. It connects via Bluetooth 5.0 and it is compatible with Android devices running Android 6.0 and later as well as devices running iOS 10.0 and later.
The OPPO Watch Free is available in two colors Quicksand Gold and Silent Night Black. The price tag is ¥549 (~$85) for the standard version and ¥599 (~$93) for the NFC version. It is already available for pre-order on JD.com ahead of its September 30 release date.
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