What to know
- OnePlus plans to launch the Watch 3 globally alongside its flagship OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R smartphones in Q1 2025.
- The Watch 3 will likely keep the Snapdragon W5 chip from its predecessor and continue to run on Google's Wear OS.
- This launch follows OnePlus's busy year in smartwatches, with the Watch 2 released in March and the Watch 2R in July 2024.
OnePlus continues its smartwatch momentum with news for tech enthusiasts. The company will unveil its next-generation smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch 3, as part of a global launch event that will also showcase the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R smartphones.
The timing couldn't be more interesting, as the Watch 2 hit the market in March 2024, followed by the more affordable Watch 2R in July. Now, OnePlus is already gearing up for its next big move in the wearable space.
While specific details about the Watch 3 remain under wraps, you can expect it to maintain the battery life and build quality that made its predecessors stand out. The device will likely stick with the Snapdragon W5 chip, which has proven its worth in terms of performance.
Tech enthusiasts are hoping for several upgrades in the Watch 3, including a functional rotating crown, enhanced peak brightness reaching around 2,000 nits, and advanced health features like ECG monitoring, temperature sensing, and fall detection. There's also a growing demand for a smaller 42mm or 44mm version to cater to users who prefer more compact smartwatches.
The global launch is expected to take place in Q1 2025 along with OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R with January being a potential target month.
Source: Yogesh Brar on X | Via: GSMArena
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