OnePlus recently launched the OnePlus Watch alongside the OnePlus 9 series. The watch is the brand’s first smartwatch and it has been received with mixed reactions. OnePlus is now set to launch the smartwatch for sale in India for the first time. The watch will go on sale first starting from April 21 on the brand’s exclusive Red Cable Club. On April 22, the smartwatch will then be on open sale via online and offline channels in India including Amazon.in.

The OnePlus Watch Classic Edition is available in both Midnight Black and Moonlight Silver colors and uses a  Fluoroelastomer strap. This edition, which is the one that would go on sale soon, carries a price tag of Rs. 14,999 (~$199). However, OnePlus will be offering an instant discount of Rs. 2,000 for SBI credit card users and EMI transactions. This offer will run until April 30, 2021, so the effective price of the smartwatch during this period will be Rs. 12,999 (~$172).

As a reminder, the OnePlus Watch features a 1.39-inch AMOLED display and has an HD resolution of 454×454 pixels and 326 PPI. The round watch dial is covered by a 2.5D curved glass. The watch utilizes a 46mm frame made from 316L stainless steel with two buttons on the sides with one of them having the OnePlus’ logo. The smartwatch also features a Fluoroelastomer strap and you can use third-party straps if you want.

The OnePlus Watch is powered by an STM32 chipset paired with 1GB RAM and there is 4GB of internal storage onboard. It equally comes with the usual sensors such as Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic sensor, Barometer, Blood Oxygen sensor, Optical heart rate sensor, Ambient light sensors. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou.

The OnePlus Watch can also track stress levels, heart rate (PPG), sleep, and Blood Oxygen levels (SpO2), 110+ workout modes. Other features include smartphone notifications, receiving calls, as well as SMS. You also get more than 50 watch faces onboard.

The watch is said to come with both 5ATM and IP68 water and dust protection properties. Perhaps, another impressive feature is the ability to use the watch as a remote controller to control OnePlus TVs. It equally packs a linear motor onboard used for haptic feedback.

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OnePlus has launched its first-ever Smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch. This comes in two editions- Classic, Cobalt Limited Edition. Let’s take a look at the specs, features, and price.

OnePlus Watch Price, Availability

The classic edition of the OnePlus is priced as below:

• USA- $159
• Europe- €159
• India- ₹16,999

In India, the Smartwatch comes with an introductory launch offer of up to ₹2,000 discount(from SBI credit cards, EMI transactions). This smartwatch will go on sale in few markets initially on April 14. The pricing & availability of Cobalt Limited Edition is not known yet.

OnePlus Watch Design and Display

The OnePlus Watch comes in a single 46mm version. However, you have two colors to choose from- Moonlight Silver and Midnight Black. The design has a round watch dial with two buttons on the sides one of them has the ‘OnePlus’ logo.

OnePlus says that the OnePlus Watch uses a 316L stainless steel case for durability. It adds that every watch is polished by hand with 20 different treatments for the finish. The models have a Fluoroelastomer strap and it also supports third-party straps.

The Smartwatch measures 46.4 x 46.4 x 10.9mm and weighs 45 grams without  a strap.

Apart from the regular variants, the smartwatch also has a Cobalt Limited Edition. It is made of Cobalt Alloy(2x harder than stainless steel). It also has the front display covered with Sapphire Glass. This version comes with Vegan leather (for India), & leather straps with a butterfly buckle.

The OnePlus Watch features a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 454×454 pixels. This display has a 2.5D curved glass, offers an HD resolution, and also has a 326 PPI, more than 50 watch faces.

OnePlus Watch Specifications and Features

Under the hood, the OnePlus Watch has an STM32 chipset paired with 1GB RAM and 4GB internal storage. It has all the necessary sensors like the Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic sensor, Barometer, Blood Oxygen sensor, Optical heart rate sensor, Ambient light sensors. 

You can also use the OnePlus Health companion app to connect it with a smartwatch and track your activities.

Speaking of which, the OnePlus Watch can also track stress levels, heart rate(PPG), sleep, and Blood Oxygen levels(SpO2), 110+ workout modes. The smartwatch is capable of showing notifications from smartphones, controlling media, answering calls(mic & speaker supported), and checking messages via Bluetooth.

That is, it has connectivity options like Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou.

Other features include 5ATM and IP68 water and dust resistance, linear vibration motor for haptics, control TV as a remote controller(OnePlus TVs), 402mAh battery with Pogo pin charger support(Warp Charging- 20 minutes full charge).

This battery is rated for 14 days of typical use, sleep and blood oxygen monitoring for up to 5 days, 25hrs continuous activity tracking with built-in GPS.

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