OnePlus Watch 3 debuts with incredible 16-day battery life

OnePlus has officially unveiled the OnePlus Watch 3, its latest flagship smartwatch, now available in the US and Canada. The new watch builds on its predecessor, the OnePlus Watch 2, with a refined new design, upgraded internals, and enhanced fitness and health-tracking features.

Hardware & Design

The OnePlus Watch 3 sports a stainless-steel body with a titanium PVD bezel, available in Emerald Titanium and Obsidian Titanium. It features a 1.5-inch LTPO flexible display protected by 2D sapphire crystal. The Watch 3 includes a rotating crown for navigation, making this a first for OnePlus smartwatches. The smartwatch has also been designed for durability and meets MIL-STD-810H military standards. It also comes with IP68 and 5ATM water resistance, making it ready for a variety of scenarios, whether you’re outdoors on a hike or going for a swim.

Performance & Battery Life

Powering the Watch 3 is OnePlus’ new Dual-Engine Architecture. This combines the Snapdragon W5 chipset for performance-heavy tasks and the BES2800 MCU Efficiency chipset for background processes. This setup allows the watch to seamlessly switch between Wear OS 5 and RTOS, optimizing performance and efficiency. According to OnePlus, the 631mAh Silicon NanoStack battery provides users with up to 16 days in power-saving mode, 5 days in smart mode, and 3 days under heavy usage. A quick 10-minute charge provides a full day of use.

Software & Features

The OnePlus Watch 3 runs on Wear OS 5 and offers improved integration with Google apps. This includes Gmail and Google Wallet. A standout feature is the 60s Health Check-In, which tracks heart rate, SpO2, wrist temperature, vascular health, sleep, and mental well-being. Fitness enthusiasts have access to over 100 sports modes, enhanced GPS tracking, and detailed workout insights, including fat-burning efficiency and posture analysis for runners.

Pricing & Availability

The OnePlus Watch 3 is priced at $329.99 USD / $449.99 CAD and is available for pre-order starting February 18. Official sales kick off beginning February 25. From February 18 to March 31, customers can use code TIME1010 for an additional $30 USD / $50 CAD discount. This brings the final price down to $299.99 USD / $399.99 CAD.