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Phone Arena
5 days ago
- Phone Arena
Fresh renders of OnePlus Watch 3 hint at compact design and shorter endurance
OnePlus has confirmed that the Watch 3 is arriving soon, but a new report hints that the smaller version might come with a noticeable tradeoff. According to a leak that comes complete with renders, a spec sheet is also included which reveals that the upcoming 43mm OnePlus Watch 3 will offer significantly less battery life than its 47mm counterpart. While the 47mm version is expected to provide up to 100 hours of battery life, the 43mm model reportedly drops that number to around 72 hours. That's a difference of more than a full day, and while not surprising given the reduction in size, it's still worth highlighting for those deciding between the two variants. This smaller version is said to come with a 1.32-inch AMOLED display running at 466 x 466 resolution. Like the larger version, it will reportedly feature a hybrid software approach with Wear OS and RTOS (real-time operating system), which can help optimize power use when smart features aren't needed constantly. Still, even with software efficiencies in place, the smaller 345mAh battery doesn't seem to match the performance of the larger one. Leaked renders of the OnePlus Watch 3 43mm variant. | Images credit — Android Headlines It's not yet clear whether the listed battery durations are based solely on Wear OS usage, RTOS, or a mix of both. But if accurate, the 28-hour difference between the two models could be an important factor for users who prioritize longer endurance. Historically, this kind of tradeoff is not uncommon. Other Wear OS smartwatches like the Pixel Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch series have also shown similar behavior: the more compact the design, the less time between charges. That's largely due to smaller batteries and less room for thermal management. OnePlus is expected to fully unveil the Watch 3 lineup during its July 8 event, alongside other upcoming products including the Nord Buds 4, OnePlus Pad 2, and Nord 5 series. While we wait for official specs, the reported 43mm Watch 3 battery life already signals that users may have to choose between comfort and performance. If OnePlus can further optimize its software to extend battery life despite the smaller size, I believe that could set the Watch 3 apart from competing devices. Otherwise, the 43mm version may follow a familiar trend: slimmer profile, shorter lifespan.
Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
OnePlus announces summer launch event to introduce five new products
Top tech brand OnePlus has had a busy 2025 so far with the arrival of flagship products the OnePlus 13 smartphone, Pad 3 tablet and Watch 3 wearable. Now the firm has confirmed the launch of five new products. The event will take place on July 8 just days after the reveal of Phone 3 by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei's new firm Nothing. And there are rumours of at least two more major smartphone launches in early July. The new OnePlus devices include two handsets in the mid-range smartphone OnePlus Nord series - OnePlus Nord 5 and OnePlus Nord CE5. There is also a new flagship audio product, OnePlus Buds 4. And there's a new size coming for the acclaimed OnePlus Watch 3 that will be 43mm. On top of all this we get a new addition to the company's tablet line-up, OnePlus Pad Lite. Here's everything we know so far… OnePlus Nord 5, revealed today in the light blue Dry Ice colourway (above) alongside the Marble Mist version of the OnePlus Nord CE5, both represent a breakthrough in the Nord line-up. This is because they are the first devices in the series to feature Snapdragon 8 series chipsets. Powered by the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform with a 4nm architecture and flagship Kryo CPU, paired with LPDDR5X RAM, the firm said this device delivers unparalleled performance in its class, achieving an AnTuTu score of 1.59 million. Nord 5's performance credentials extend to gaming, with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 inheriting GPU architecture from the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, supporting Snapdragon Elite Gaming with hardware-accelerated real-time ray tracing. OnePlus Nord 5 promises top notch thermal management and robust support for leading mobile games. For example, the device will run Call of Duty Mobile natively at a solid 144fps, delivering the ultimate experience for intense, competitive gaming. The incoming OnePlus Buds 4 redefines standard offering flagship sound quality offered by dual drivers, dual DACs, Hi-Res LHDC 5.0 and 3D Audio. For gamers, OnePlus Buds 4 will offer 47ms ultra-low latency in Game Mode, ensuring audio syncs perfectly with on-screen are two colour options, Zen Green and Storm Grey. The highly acclaimed OnePlus Watch 3 has become known for its long battery life, accurate GPS and excellent health and wellbeing metrics. The smaller iteration packs in all the same features to a 43mm silver steel frame. Following the successful launch of the OnePlus Pad 3 in June, the company is expanding its tablet offering with a new entry-level tablet, OnePlus Pad Lite. Available in Aero Blue in Ireland and Europe, the device is an affordable entertainment and productivity hub. OnePlus promise to reveal more details about all the upcoming products in the coming weeks. The firm also confirmed a Pop-Up tour of Europe, visiting seven countries. The first pop-up event will be held in Helsinki (Finland) on July 8, followed by London (UK) on July 10. The next pop-up will be in Copenhagen (Denmark) on July 11, followed by Antwerp (Belgium), Paris (France) and Warsaw (Poland) on July 12. The pop-ups conclude in Madrid (Spain) on July 16. The pop-ups give the OnePlus community an opportunity to get early hands-on with the full suite of products, exclusive discounts not available elsewhere, and the chance to win devices from across the firm's ecosystem. You can also purchase a range of older OnePlus products from the Amazon store which regularly offers special deals and discounts.
Forbes
15-05-2025
- Forbes
The OnePlus Watch 3 Completes The OnePlus Mobile Ecosystem
OnePlus has steadily been building one of the most coherent and competitive ecosystems in the Android universe. After evaluating the OnePlus 13, I really wanted to delve into the ecosystem because of how much I enjoyed using the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 and how much I wanted to try out the OnePlus Watch 3. As shown in the image above, the company has really unified its products with a single design language and has built an extremely cohesive lineup that I believe offers a genuine alternative to Samsung's Galaxy ecosystem. The OnePlus Watch 3 builds on the best elements of the OnePlus Watch 2, adding a few refinements including an upgraded co-processor and enhanced crown. The Watch 3 comes with a larger 1.5-inch display, compared to the 1.43-inch display of the Watch 2. The new display is capable of 2,200 nits of peak brightness, versus the 1,000 nits of the preceding generation. While the resolution remains the same across both models, the new display is much easier to see. Both models have stainless steel cases, but the Watch 3 comes with a titanium alloy bezel for better durability. The Watch 3 also adds a rotating crown with haptics, which is a welcome UI improvement. It also has a 30% bigger batter at 648 mAh (versus 500 mAh in previous model). The stated battery life for the new model is 5 days or 120 hours of use, compared to 4 days or 100 hours for the Watch 2. It also comes with the upgraded BES2800 co-processor, which is more efficient than the BES2700 in the Watch 2. OnePlus also upgraded the sensors in the Watch 3 to add ECG, skin temperature and fall detection, although it does not offer ECG in the U.S. because of FDA regulations. In my experience, the OnePlus Watch 3 emanates quality, and the battery life is truly impressive. That's why so many people see it as a competitor to Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra, especially since the two watches share the same screen size and similar battery capacity. The biggest difference is that the Galaxy Watch Ultra offers cellular connectivity and wireless charging via Qi. The price difference is a difficult one to assess because the OnePlus Watch 3 debuted at $329, but then — after tariffs — went as high as $499 before settling (at the time of publication) at $349. For comparison, the Galaxy Watch Ultra now sells for around $500, down from $650 on Samsung's site. When paired with the Ohealth app on the OnePlus 13, the OnePlus Watch 3 is a powerful device. I also found myself frequently using the OnePlus Buds 3 Pro, which OnePlus offers in multiple colors, including a blue that matches the phone and the optional blue wristband for the watch. I personally think that this is not only one of the best combinations of devices in the Android ecosystem, but also one of the best-looking. The Buds 3 Pro provide a superior listening experience with superb audio quality that pairs well with the fitness capabilities of the Watch 3. This has become my default workout combination, and I think the watch is well-equipped to be both a lifestyle and a fitness watch depending on the band that you use. While I don't think that Ohealth is quite as good as the Fitbit app or other top-tier fitness apps, in my opinion it's not far behind Samsung's health app (although the Samsung app supports more devices). While I didn't use a OnePlus tablet along with these devices, that option does exist; if you used it, you could truly have a complete Android ecosystem that rivals Samsung's for a very competitive price. OnePlus doesn't offer a fitness ring like Samsung, nor does it have any recently launched foldables, but I do think that with the OnePlus Watch 3, Buds 3 Pro and OnePlus 13, the company offers a competitive and comprehensive ecosystem of devices. OnePlus has shown once again that it can deliver an impeccable product at a fairly good value, although that value has been muddied after launch by tariff issues. After a bit of tariff whiplash on pricing, the OnePlus Watch 3 is competitively priced and offers a lot of watch for a reasonable amount of money. I still use mine for workouts and enjoy the comfort and big screen for controlling my music and tracking my exercise. Beyond that, it's a great complement to the OnePlus 13 phone and the OnePlus Buds Pro 3, both of which have impressed me even more than their predecessors. Now, if only we could get a OnePlus Open foldable in the U.S. market again, that would really complete the brand's lineup. Alas, we already know that's wishful thinking — and certainly isn't happening this year.
Android Authority
09-05-2025
- Android Authority
5 reasons why I can't ditch my Apple Watch for Android smartwatches
Joe Maring / Android Authority Android smartwatches are in a great place in 2025. From a hardware perspective, there have never been so many quality watches to choose from — with Google, Samsung, and OnePlus all offering excellent options. The software is solid, too. Wear OS 5 is Google's smartwatch operating system at its most reliable, and we should see significant upgrades soon with Wear OS 6. Having worn a OnePlus Watch 3 for the last few months, I speak from experience when I say there's never been a better time to be in the Wear OS camp. The OnePlus Watch 3 is a stupendous wearable, offering a classy design, fantastic battery life, and robust health features I've thoroughly enjoyed using. It's a prime example of what an Android smartwatch looks like when it's firing on all cylinders. Having said all of that, I recently took off OnePlus's smartwatch and replaced it with my Apple Watch Ultra 2 I was wearing before it — and I don't see myself going back any time soon. As much as I like the OnePlus Watch 3 and as strong as the Wear OS platform is right now, there are a few things about the Apple Watch that I just can't quit. Do you use an Apple Watch or Wear OS watch? 0 votes Apple Watch NaN % Wear OS watch NaN % Other (let us know in the comments) NaN % I don't wear a smartwatch NaN % 1) App and accessory support Joe Maring / Android Authority The Apple Watch has long had an upper hand over Wear OS wearables in terms of third-party developer and accessory support. It's a discrepancy that's existed for years, and whether it's fair or not, it's a big reason why the Apple Watch works better for me. As far as third-party apps go, there are a handful of Apple Watch apps I use regularly that simply aren't available on Wear OS. Spark, my email app of choice, has an excellent Apple Watch app that makes it easy to browse my inbox and archive junk emails from my wrist. While there's a Spark Android app I use daily on the OnePlus 13, there's no Wear OS version to speak of. The same is true of 1Password, Authy, Delta, and Oura. Each one has an Apple Watch app I've found quite helpful, but when I use a Wear OS watch, they're nonexistent. Joe Maring / Android Authority It's a similar situation for third-party accessories. Since the Apple Watch has been around for years — and has used the same watch band system and charging mechanism all this time — there are ample choices for watch bands and charging docks that work with it. Nomad is one of my favorite accessory brands, making Apple Watch bands and docks that I use daily. I also have an AUKEY Apple Watch/iPhone/AirPods charging station that's been a godsend on my nightstand. There's no shortage of high-quality Apple Watch accessories like this, and it's a level of support you simply don't get with a Google Pixel Watch 3 or Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. 2) Apple Fitness Plus integration Joe Maring / Android Authority I've been subscribed to Apple Fitness Plus for a couple of years now, and it's far and away my favorite workout service I've ever used. The treadmill workouts regularly kick my butt and push my running endurance, while the strength training programs have helped me stay consistent with improving my upper and lower body strength. The real kicker of Fitness Plus is how seamlessly it works across the Apple Watch and iPhone. In addition to the exercise and trainer quality, the real kicker of Fitness Plus is how seamlessly it works across the Apple Watch and iPhone. When you start a Fitness Plus workout from your iPhone, it automatically begins on your Apple Watch. During the workout, health stats from your Apple Watch are displayed on your iPhone screen — including your heart rate, burned calories, and distance. Particularly during treadmill exercises, seeing those numbers without glancing at my wrist is a massive convenience. It lets me keep a constant eye on my heart rate to see if I'm pushing myself hard enough without ruining my running form by having to always stare at my wrist. It's one of the things I miss the most when I'm wearing a Wear OS watch, and when you use Fitness Plus multiple times per week like I do, it's difficult to live without. 3) iMessage notifications Joe Maring / Android Authority iMessage. Love it or hate it, it's something many of my friends and family members use, and that means there are iMessage notifications I like to stay on top of throughout the day. When I use a Wear OS watch paired with my Android phone, I simply don't get those notifications on my wrist, resulting in many missed messages and late replies. However, when I wear my Apple Watch, this isn't an issue. All of my iMessage notifications appear as expected, ensuring I don't miss anything important. There's not much else to say here. iMessage isn't my messaging platform of choice, but that doesn't change the fact that so many people I know use it daily. And if I want to stay on top of texts from them, I need to wear an Apple Watch instead of a Wear OS one. 4) Apple Music app Joe Maring / Android Authority Apple Music is my music streamer of choice. It's been so for a few years now, and it'll likely continue for the foreseeable future. I've tried ditching Apple Music for competitors, but try as I might to get away, I keep coming back to it. On the Apple Watch, Apple Music works flawlessly. I can browse the entire Apple Music catalog, download songs from my library for offline playback, stream songs independently from my iPhone with an LTE connection, and even control Apple Music playback from the HomePod mini speakers in my office. There's no such Apple Music app available for Wear OS, and because of that, none of this is possible when I'm wearing something like the OnePlus Watch 3. And as a daily Apple Music user, that's a difficult roadblock to overcome. 5) Other quality of life features Joe Maring / Android Authority Finally, while not as important as the things outlined above, there are a few other smaller Apple Watch features I miss whenever I'm in the Wear OS camp. One of those is something I've complained about a couple of times already this year. Wear OS doesn't natively support multiple timers, and it's a mind-boggling omission. Whether cooking dinner or keeping track of the washer and dryer on laundry day, I often run multiple timers at once, and I prefer to have those on my wrist rather than on my phone. Meanwhile, the Apple Watch runs multiple timers without breaking a sweat. Similarly, for basic voice commands to set a timer or create a reminder, Siri is far and away better than the current Google Assistant experience on Wear OS. Not only is it significantly faster, but I also love being able to issue these commands even when my Apple Watch isn't connected to my iPhone. Siri being able to process some basic tasks on-device without a required internet connection has proven legitimately useful over the years, and it's functionality I've missed repeatedly while wearing the OnePlus Watch 3 these last few months. The Apple Watch is the best fit for me Joe Maring / Android Authority At this point in the article, it should be apparent that almost all of these reasons hinge on my personal use habits. If you don't use Apple Fitness Plus, don't talk to people who use iMessage, and don't subscribe to Apple Music, you're much less incentivized to use an Apple Watch over the many Wear OS options available. But if you do find yourself using those Apple services — and you prefer strong app/accessory support and more reliable voice commands — the Apple Watch's superiority is awfully hard to ignore. That's not to say Wear OS watches are bad, but depending on your priorities, an Apple Watch may just make more sense. Depending on your priorities, an Apple Watch may just make more sense. That's ultimately where I find myself. I'm a big fan and proponent of Wear OS, and given the chance to try a new wearable running the software, I'm on it. But when it's time to pick a smartwatch that fits me and my life the best, that title still belongs to the Apple Watch. It has for years, and pending any dramatic changes, will likely stay that way for a while to come.
Stuff.tv
26-04-2025
- Health
- Stuff.tv
I went inside the secret China lab that'll make your next wearable more accurate
Wearable tech has come a long way in a relatively short space of time. Two decades ago, recording your heart rate meant being wired up to an ECG machine, or wearing a chest strap 24/7. Now your smartwatch can do it with a tap – and throws in step count, blood oxygen levels and a sleep report for good measure. Today's fitness trackers are stuffed full of sensors and can accurately chart hundreds of different sports, activities, and exercises. Those sensors don't do much by themselves, though. It takes a small army of doctors, analysts and software engineers to translate their readings into data the average gym-goer can understand. Oh, and a Health Lab stuffed with fitness equipment, for gathering all the data in the first place – like the one OnePlus officially opened in early 2025, and invited me to see first-hand ahead of the OnePlus Watch 3 going on sale. The 4,840m² facility has been in the works at the firm's Guangdong, China HQ (shared with parent company Oppo) since 2023. Things have moved at a lightning pace since, at least internally. Director of Data Technology Dr. Yelei Li told me getting clinical approvals for features like the ECG took over a year. Not that the various teams were short on things to do in the meantime. The entire ground floor of the Health Lab is a shrine to sweat. The open-plan layout is split between different sports and activities, and surrounded by a running track. It has the weights and benchpress to make a strongman jealous; a floor-to-ceiling climbing wall; badminton and basketball courts; a golf simulator; and plenty of cardio kit including treadmills, rowing machines and exercise bikes. A lot of the kit looked box-fresh, and the running track hadn't accumulated the many trainer scuffs. Unsurprising, given it had only been open a few months when I visited. So far, so high school gymnasium. It's only once I spotted the medical equipment for recording blood oxygenation (SpO2) levels during exercise, and the multiple sets of motion tracking rigs for recording body movements, that I clocked this isn't just for employee downtime. Each station is here to create baseline figures using the best scientific equipment available; the data analysis team then works out how to match that with what the Watch sensors are able to measure, and crafts fitness algorithms for each specific sport. Casual fitness fans that aren't fussed about cycling and boxercise are catered for by the gait analysis station. OnePlus brings in volunteers from all walks of life for these tests, including people with physical disabilities, to help its accelerometers deliver an accurate step count no matter your circumstances. You can bet rivals all have similar setups of varying scale. You don't have to be a gym bunny to work here. The multiple teams (split across hardware, data science and clinical) spend most of their working days coding, researching and in lots of cross-department meetings. The workouts and tests are performed by volunteers brought from outside the business, including a mix of professional athletes and amateurs. Wednesday afternoons are the exception, Dr. Li tells me. 'In the afternoon we go out for running, or badminton, or other sports. This is not so common for other countries. I used to work in the US, we usually had lunch meetings and went right through the day!' Outside of testing (and when not working up a sweat themselves), the teams spend a lot of their time on the second floor, where things get a lot more scientific. There are medial examination rooms here (complete with waiting room, just like a doctor's surgery), a hypobaric chamber to test the effects of altitude during exercise, and the sleep lab. Which, before you ask, has been soundproofed so heavy snorers don't disturb the staff in adjoining rooms trying to get on with their day jobs. What you won't find here are rows of OnePlus watches. The Watch 3's numerous algorithms were all fine-tuned long before it hit mass production, so the Health Lab's value today is collecting and analysing even more data so the next generation of devices are even more capable. Not that my visit gave any clues as to what those devices might be – though Dr. Li agreed with me that smart rings have a certain appeal to people who don't like wearing a watch. Which sports and activities will get the 'professional' treatment, like the Watch 3's Running, Tennis, Cycling, and Skiing modes, are also a mystery, as are what the next health tracking advances will be. Non-invasive glucose monitoring and cuff-less blood pressure monitoring are seemingly the wearable world's next to Everests. OnePlus is part of a global blood pressure research programme and has been working with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) companies, but both would require more lengthy regulatory approvals before you'll see them in a consumer gadget. The next big thing might be AI – because your wrist wasn't going to avoid artificial intelligence forever, was it? Dr. Li envisions an evolution of the 'recovery time' metric found on a lot of contemporary fitness watches. Rather than bombard you with data, your watch will suggest going easy on the snacks or a shorter, lighter workout if you've had a poor night's sleep. 'The smartwatch should be more like a personal assistant. It should only give you insightful information, not all of it.' We're still in the early research stages now, though. That leaves the OnePlus Watch 3 to fly the flag for the Health Lab for the time being. Its much-improved fitness and health tracking suggest the firm's the €13.5 million (around £11.5m) investment here has already started to pay off.
