The long-awaited OnePlus Watch 2 has finally made its global debut, including a launch in India. With its predecessor facing criticism, the OnePlus Watch 2 aims to redeem OnePlus in the smartwatch market with many new features and improvements.
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OnePlus Watch 2: Specifications
Display and Design
The OnePlus Watch 2 boasts a 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a 466 x 466-pixel resolution, offering exceptional brightness of up to 1,000 nits. While slightly smaller than its predecessor, the higher pixel density promises crisp and sharp visuals. The watch is available in a single 47mm dial size, catering to users with larger hands.
Performance
Powered by the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chipset, the OnePlus Watch 2 ensures smooth operation with its quad-core SoC manufactured on a 4nm process. Additionally, it integrates the BES2700 chip for low-power Bluetooth connectivity, enhancing its performance in wearables and connected devices.
Software
OnePlus has significantly shifted in the software department by adopting Wear OS 4.0, Google’s latest wearable operating system. This move transitions the OnePlus Watch 2 from a fitness tracker to a full-fledged smartwatch, seamlessly integrating it into the OnePlus ecosystem.
Battery Life
Equipped with a 500mAh battery, the OnePlus Watch 2 boasts an impressive claim of up to 100 hours of battery life in intelligent mode, making it ideal for extended usage. However, enabling the Always-On Display (AOD) feature reduces the battery life to approximately 48 hours. The watch supports fast charging via a proprietary Pogo pin charger. It offers ample storage with 32GB of internal memory and 2GB of RAM.
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Price and Availability
The OnePlus Watch 2 has two color variants: Black and Radiant Steel. Priced at Rs 24,999 in India, it offers competitive global pricing at $299, 329 euros, and 299 pounds. The watch is set to hit the shelves on March 4, 2024. It will be available for purchase through OnePlus’ official website and major online retailers like Flipkart and Amazon.
Comparison and Competition
With the OnePlus Watch 2 launch, OnePlus enters the competitive arena of Wear OS devices, challenging established players like Samsung. Offering superior specifications, extended battery life, and a compelling price point, the OnePlus Watch 2 aims to rival the Samsung Watch 6 directly. However, the ultimate choice between the two will depend on the user’s preference for ecosystem integration.
Conclusion
The OnePlus Watch 2 represents a significant leap forward for OnePlus in the smartwatch market. Its array of features, adoption of Wear OS 4.0, and competitive pricing pose a credible challenge to existing offerings. Whether it can carve out a significant market share remains to be seen. Still, it undoubtedly signals OnePlus’ commitment to innovation and improvement in the wearable technology space.
