Alongside the launch of the flagship X100 series smartphones, Vivo also announced a new smartwatch in its home country. The latest offering is the Vivo Watch 3 and it arrives as the successor to the Watch 2 that debuted way back in 2021. The wearable device comes with significant upgrades over its predecessor. Read on to learn more about the device below. 

Vivo Watch 3 specifications and features

Right off the bat, the Vivo Watch 3 has a slimmer form factor compared to its predecessor. There is a stainless steel rotating crown on the top and a physical button at the bottom on the right side of the device for navigating the interface and other functions. The smartwatch features a 3D curved glass on the top of the 1.43-inch circular screen. The display offers a 466 x 466-pixel resolution and AOD mode. The smartwatch is water-resistant up to 5 meters. 

In terms of health and fitness, the Vivo Watch 3 is equipped with a heart-rate monitor,  SpO2 sensor and it will warn the user when abnormal fluctuations are found. The device is also capable of tracking sleep, stress, and even menstrual cycle for women. The smartwatch can also detect high noise levels for hearing protection. The Vivo Watch 3 packs support for more than 100 workout modes along with customized exercise plans. 

The Vivo Watch 3 runs on the company’s proprietary BlueOS operating system based on Rust programming language with features like NFC car keys, camera control, and more. The smartwatch can also store cards and users can swipe it by raising their wrist. It also displays QR code for receiving payment. The smartwatch comes with eSIM support for hands-free voice calling. The Vivo Watch 3 has 64MB RAM and 4GB native storage for storing music. It can also connect to TWS earbuds. The wearable device is backed by a 505mAh battery unit and is claimed to offer a battery life of 16 days on a single charge.

The Vivo Watch 3 is offered in Chen Yehei, Moonlight White, Starlight, and Bright Moon colors. The smartwatch starts at CNY 1,399 (~$191) for the eSIM version with a leather strap whereas the other with a soft rubber strap costs CNY 1,299 (~$178). The Bluetooth version with the same strap options are priced at CNY 1,199 (~$164) and CNY 1,099 (~$150) 

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