Poco is a sub-brand under the Xiaomi corporation selling high value-to-performance smartphones at affordable prices. It is most well-known for its Poco F1 in 2018, and Poco F3 series in 2021. Both smartphones featured flagship Snapdragon 845 and 870 chipsets starting from only under 300 Euros.

In 2022, it seems that Poco is planning to make a splash in the industry again, but it’s not smartphones this around, it’s apparently a new smartwatch?

The news comes from leakster, Piyush Bhasarkar on Twitter. The post shares a screenshot of a listing of a smartwatch branded under Poco from the Russian Electronics Certification platform, EEC. 

The listing reveals a few details about the smartwatch. First, the smartwatch will be bearing the model number Poco M2131W1. Next is the manufacturer of the smartwatch. The smartwatch will apparently be manufactured by 70mai Co. Ltd. in Shanghai, China. If the name 70mai sounds familiar, then you’ll be glad to know that 70mai is one of the brands that Xiaomi currently integrates into their Xiaomi IoT(Internet of Things) ecosystem. 

70mai is not actually known for their smartwatches, but you’ve probably heard of their dashcams such as the 70mai Dash Cam 1S, Dash Cam A400 and Dash Cam Pro Plus. In fact, our team at Gizmochina has recently reviewed the company’s latest 70mai Dash Cam Pro Plus, and if you fancy yourself picking one up, it’s currently selling for $63 on Giztop.

As for further specs about the Poco Smartwatch, no mention of specs were within the EEC listing and as of current, this is the first leak regarding Poco’s first entry into the smartwatch market. 

Back in November 2021, one Poco exec did reveal that the brand is expanding into ecosystem products in 2022.  “We always think smartphone plus IoT is a key strategy for us,” Poco Global head Kevin Qiu said. 

This suggests that earbuds, wearables(fitness bands and smartwatches) and power banks could be the first products towards building a Poco IoT ecosystem. After all, an ecosystem for Poco allows for a more seamless experience while also building brand loyalty among its current Poco customer base.

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Leica has always been known for its class-leading photography in its premium segment. Every product developed with Leica or by Leica always had that signature Leica charm attached to it. 

With 150 years of fame to its name, the brand has just announced its 2 latest additions to the Leica legacy, the Leica L1 and L2 premium wristwatches. Leica calls the watches “two remarkable timepieces with a patented push crown” as the watches draw inspiration from the engineering marvels made in Wetzlar.

The watches’ exterior was conceptualized by Professor Achim Heine, who has designed numerous Leica products in the past – giving him a profound understanding of the company’s aesthetic principles. As a result, the Leica L1 and Leica L2 contain subtle references to signature features from Leica’s rich history. These include, for example, the delicate design of the watch hands and applied indices, the shape of the intricate stainless-steel case, the special knurling on the crowns, and the domed watch glass that recalls the front element of a camera lens.

Both watches are powered by a completely newly developed mechanical movement with manual winding. The movement is visible through the transparent back made of resilient sapphire crystal to keep the watches resistant to scratches. 

Maintaining the ‘Made in Germany’ designation was extremely important to Leica, which is why the company entered into a partnership with Lehmann Präzision GmbH. As a result, the movement and most of the watches’ components were developed and produced in the Lehmann factory in Germany’s Black Forest region, in which Leica mentions that it was to ensure an exceptional level of vertical range of manufacturing.

As for the specs of the watches, Leica shared that both watches share many specs such as the 50m 5 ATM water resistance, but with the Leica L2 being the more expensive sibling, it has several upgrades over the Leica L1.

Currently, the Leica wristwatches will only be available in 7 selected markets, China, Singapore, Japan, the USA, Austria, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates. The watches will also cost you an arm as well, with the Leica L1 selling at €9,500 Euros (INR 8.13 Lakhs), and the Leica L2 selling at €13,500 (INR 11.55 Lakhs).

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Xiaomi is kicking off 2022 with a bang with its newly announced Xiaomi 12 series, MIUI 13, Xiaomi Buds 3 and Xiaomi Watch S1 at its Winter Flagship Launch Event last week(Dec 28). The Xiaomi Watch S1 specifically officially goes on sale from Dec 31 onwards until January 4, and to reel in more customers, Xiaomi has decided to add more third-party app support for the Xiaomi Watch S1 compared to its predecessors.

From the official Chinese Xiaomi Wear Weibo account, Xiaomi announces that it is adding 11 more 3rd party apps which include audiobooks, music streaming, 3rd party health trackers and calendars as they want to provide the convenience of doing all of the aforementioned activities above without needing to take your smartphone out of your pocket.

From the poster shared by the account, it shows some prominent apps in the Chinese app market space newly supported on the Xiaomi Watch S1, such as Lanren audiobooks(a Chinese alternative to Amazon’s Audible), Wangyi Music Streaming(a Chinese alternative to Spotify), Wannianli Calendar(a calendar app), and Mint Health(a health tracking app, similar to Mi Fitness). Some other supported 3rd party apps are also on the Xiaomi Watch S1 platform like navigation apps and food delivery apps, so you can tour and order food on the go. 

Besides the 3rd party app support, the other highlighting features of the Xiaomi Watch S1 are its design and specs. The Xiaomi Watch S1 features an elegant and stylish design that still retains the minimalist design philosophy of the company. The watch has a 1.43-inch 60Hz AMOLED touchscreen display surrounded by a refined stainless steel frame. The watch is coated by a layer of sapphire glass to ensure better scratch protection for its users.

Xiaomi claims the Xiaomi Watch S1 can sustain up to 12 days on a single charge with a massive 470mAh battery. On standby, the watch pushes even further to 24 days. It uses a magnetic charging connector to get juiced up. In the health tracking department, the Watch S1 brings up to 117 sports modes, supports sleep tracking, heart rate, and blood oxygen monitoring. In the connectivity department, the watch comes with NFC for contactless payment and supports Bluetooth calls, and dual-frequency GNSS positioning.

The Xiaomi Watch S1 is currently on sale on Giztop for USD 239.

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AliExpress is giving out Huawei Watch GT2 Pro which originally retails at around $400 at a heavily discounted price of $209.99.

Designed for style and luxury Huawei Watch GT2 Pro comes with a sapphire glass, titanium body, and ceramic case, and features 200+ faces to suit almost all your moods and quirks. The watch which comes with a wireless charging case gives you 14 days battery life on a full charge and the quick charging function gives you 10 hours of battery life with just 5 minutes of charge. 

Enabled with a dedicated sports mode and 100+ workout modes, this watch takes care of your athletic and exercise needs. With health management functions like SpO2 detection, 24h heart rate monitor, stress monitor, sleep tracker, etc you can manage your health on a real-time basis. 

With advanced functions like the route back mode, you can trace back your route and avoid getting lost in the dangerous outdoors and the offline-navigator with built-in GPS helps you to always stay on track in any and every environment.

Huawei Watch GT2 Pro comes with Bluetooth 5.1 and 5ATM water-resistant certification. This ultra-luxurious watch usually retails at $400. But for the next two days, AliExpress is giving out Huawei Watch GT2 Pro at $209.99 only. Please note that this offer is valid on the Black color variant ordered from the China Warehouse. Additional store coupons are also available with this deal. So grab your Huawei Watch GT2 Pro before the super deal expires.

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Blackview was teasing a new smartwatch for the past few months. The company officially unveiled the Blackview X5 smartwatch with quite useful features for the introductory price of a 50% discount price of $29.99. It is a new affordable smartwatch that can provide you with accurate sleep monitoring, activity counter, and heart rate monitor.

Must See: Blackview BV6600’s massive 8580 mAh battery supports upto 2-5 days of standby time

It is a fully waterproof smartwatch as it is IP68 grade certified. The user can swim, and take shower without worrying about the smartwatch. It offers 10 days of battery backup upon a single charge of its 260 mAh battery. Furthermore, it even houses plenty of health and fitness features such as heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, activity monitor, sedentary reminder and much more. However, it can effectively track 9 sports mode to keep stock of your activity.

The Blackview X5 smartwatch carries a 1.3″ HD circular display made of protected with tempered glass. The availability of different UI dials makes the smartwatch more usable. The users can choose between two wristbands of Black and Orange. Overall, the smartwatch offers full customizability in any way.

Blackview X5 also offer some utility features such as showing weather, controlling the camera, and receiving text and call notifications from the smartphone. Moreover, the display turns on upon raising your wrist. It can be a good companion along with your smartphone to keep track of your physical activities and get information handy.

It is the best value-for-money smartwatch considering the features it offers. Blackview X5 is an excellent affordable smartwatch, and you can grab it from the Blackview official store.

In other news, Blackview BV6600 rugged phone is now at a 35% discount. It is the same smartphone that features a massive 8580 mAh battery, reverse charging, water-drop notch and IP68 and IP69K certifications. You can grab the smartphone via the official Blackview Store.

Related: Affordable Blackview A70 with massive battery goes on open sale for $79.99

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Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch Active 2 back in August 2019. The wearable has an AMOLED display, ECG measurement, and runs Tizen-based wearable OS. As per a new leak, the company will re-launch it in the new Color variant in 2021.

Evan Blass, (via a Voice Post) says Samsung will launch a new Rose Gold variant of the Galaxy Watch Active 2 next month. And as the date on Watch face suggests, the launch could be on January 14. This is the date when the company is expected to unveil the flagship Galaxy S21 series.

A picture courtesy of Evan shows the Watch Active2 in Rose Gold base. The strap on the image looks to be in Purple color. To recall, the wearable is already selling in Pink Gold along with Black, Silver color options. That said, we are as surprised as you in hearing the news as Samsung has already launched an improved Galaxy Watch 3 back in August.

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One of the reasons Samsung could bring this is just for the sake of launching a wearable at the unpacked event. Or maybe to leverage a bit more on the already booming wearable market in multiple countries whilst not undermining the sales of Watch 3. Either way, looks like the Watch Active 2 will make its appearance again and launch alongside the Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Buds Pro TWS.

Needless to say that Samsung has been updating its Watches constantly. Back in April, it brought a new Health Monitor App support which eventually made its way to Watch Active 2. Recently, the company also brought VO2 max measurement for endurance and Smart reply features.

Hence, even if it re-launches a year and a half later in 2021, users shouldn’t be wary of it being outdated. The Galaxy Watch Active 2 features a 1.2-inch(40mm), 1.4-inch(44mm) sAMOLED round display, Exynos 9110 dual-core chipset, 768MB of RAM. It also has Bluetooth/4G and Aluminum/Stainless-steel variant and supports ECG measurement, 39 workout modes, and more.

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There are so many smartwatches in the market, and most of them usually cost quite a lot. Several days ago, I got the xWatch EX16T smartwatch having a lot of features which is only priced at $19.99. Let’s check out the xWatch EX16T review.

Design:
As a sports smartwatch, the xWatch EX16T has square-shaped design which looks like industrial loft style. Even though it is mostly made of plastic, the quality is sturdy, and the dial is a bit heavy.

There are four buttons set respectively on the sides that help you navigate through the user interface, change modes, turn on the Bluetooth and so on.

Actually, I deem that the xWatch EX16T is more suitable for man because of the big dial and hale designs.

Functionality:
For a $19.99 smartwatch, the xWatch EX16T carries some stunning features. It can be used for checking real-time sport data of the wearer for a day, such as steps counting, burned calory and walking distance. Not only that, but it can set alarm, stopwatch, manipulate the phone camera and remind phone call and message.
You can connect the watch to your phone via Bluetooth, and use the app to check out your data. Within the app, your data will be showed in the form of a graph. Also, you can share your data on Wechat, QQ, Facebook and Twitter. What’s more, the watch can be an incoming call and message reminder after you set up on the app.
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Battery Life:
The xWatch EX16T is fueled by 220mAh battery, and the standby time is up to 12 months under saving mode, which is amazing. When the battery runs out, no need charge and just change the battery.

Conclusion:
The xWatch EX16T smartwatch carries support a ton of features for just $19.99. Its function is simple but clear and practical. I think it is a good smartwatch for you guys to pick.

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Soon to be listed on Hong Kong stock exchange, Xiaomi has become one of the most important hi-tech companies in the world. That is why we always expect very innovative technological products by this Chinese giant and this week wasn’t any different as the company has just announced a new watch, but it is not an innovative smartwatch with tons of features like the wonderful Amazfit series, neither an advanced fitness tracker like the Xiaomi Mi Band 3.

This time, Xiaomi has announced a simple I8 quartz watch which is focused on style and elegance, and it does not boast any smart features. Xiaomi’s I8 quartz watch has a minimalist design and a 6.2-mm thin body with a circular case. The straps are made of steel and, to be accurate, they have been forged from high-tech Vintage Milanese steel. This will make the Xiaomi I8 quartz watch tearproof. The watch also boasts a sapphire glass mirror which is scratch-resistant and scratch-proof.

The watch has a 2.28 mm Citizen Citroën quartz movement; you can even put it underwater as it is waterproof up to 50 m depth. Unlike smartwatches, it does not feature a rechargeable battery but a normal circular battery which can last up to 5 years. It has been launched in China in two versions (41 and 36 mm) with a price tag of 399 Yuan which roughly translates into $63.

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Most smartwatches aim to be gender neutral, but the FENwatch takes a different route. It’s looking to capture the attention of all the ladies out there, especially those who are looking to add a fashionable watch to their collection. The elegant looks and the blue flowers decorating the dial are clear indications that the company is targeting the female crowd. Never need to charge, the world’s first White & Blue Porcelain Smartwatch FENwatch coming to Kickstarter on Jan 10.

The brand of Fen has emerged from HK and is eager to bring some cultural influence into the smartwatch market. The new smartwatch, called simply as the FENwatch, aims to bring a blend of Chinese and Western cultures together. The FENwatch comes in a unique round face in blue and white porcelain. The front of the FENwatch is made out of ceramic, making it stand out among other watches in the market today. From shaping the clay to drawing the unique designs, over 80 different processes are involved in progressing from raw material to finished product. Hand painting each dial provides each watch with a unique personality and history, allowing each wearer to maintain their individuality.The rest of the FENwatch body is made out of 316L Stainless .K1 glass with

Hand painting each dial provides each watch with a unique personality and history, allowing each wearer to maintain their individuality. The rest of the FENwatch body is made out of 316L Stainless .K1 glass with a sapphire coating which is pure, clear, hard, and wear-resistant. FENwatch’s unique movement combines Swiss precision gears and smart technology together, thereby, integrating traditional craftsmanship with modern technology in one present.

The 467 days of development cycle was not just for perfecting its design. The company reveals that the FENwatch has all the basic features of a regular smart wearable inside its unique body. The FENwatch comes with features such as UV monitoring, sleep monitoring, acts management, step tracker, as well as a pedometer which ensures that all the vital health data are being tracked. While this is good, what’s really the best feature of the FENwatch is its super long 12-month battery life. So, unlike traditional smartwatches, the FENwatch is good to go for nearly one year once its charged completely.

The FENwatch app is available for iOS and Android. It includes the pedometer data, monitors sleep patterns and provides exercise tips to improve health. Features like remote camera, call alert, call reject, phone location services make interacting with the FENwatch in a natural and enjoyable experience.Wear it, you are unique.

FENwatch’s Kickstarter page will kick off on January 10. Stay tuned for more details from this link: Kickstarter

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Zeaplus is a company, which is known for making almost identical devices to other companies’ offerings. Or may say that it that it takes a lot of inspiration from other manufacturers like in the case of Zeaplus G2 smart watch. This time around the company has something new in its portfolio that will be unveiled soon.

Yes, you may guessed it right that this time around the company has taken a lot of inspiration from Apple and it is ready to release a la “Apple Watch” before even Cupertino based giant releases it. Well, we have already seen this before as there are some of the fake “Apple watches” around in the market.

However, Zeaplus wants to stand out and make an impression that they have something premium, more interesting to offer. Their Zeaplus Watch, which will be available to buy via company’s online store starting at the end of March, is said to have aluminium body. Also, the device will have a standalone phone functionality as it will support the micro SIM card.

Moreover, it will have a Bluetooth 4.0 to sync it with your smartphone and support both iOS and Android. What is more, the smart watch will have a standard functions like pedometer, heart rate and other activity trackers. Furthermore, the Zeaplus Watch will have 3 colour options (silver, grey and gold). Finally, the price is not clear, but we are pretty sure that it would cost a lot cheaper than the Apple Watch or many other smart watches on the market.

We are actually quite interested to see if the Zeaplus is worth your attention, so please stay tuned for gizmochina.com as we will try to provide you the review of this device as soon as it is released.

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