OnePlus Watch 3 Officially Launches February 18 With Wear OS And 120 Hours Of Battery

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OnePlus Watch 3 Set to Launch on February 18 in North America and Europe

Technology Meets Elegance: Classic, Premium and Durable Design

Following some leaks and rumors, it’s now official. The OnePlus Watch 3 is launching on February 18 with an updated design, even better battery life, and continued Wear OS support.

Last year’s OnePlus Watch 2 delivered a massive upgrade over the brand’s original smartwatch attempt. It had better hardware, new features, and was powered by Wear OS using a clever dual-architecture setup to squeeze out up to 100 hours of real battery life.

Now, the sequel is coming.

The OnePlus Watch 3 is set to launch on February 18, and it brings a few tweaks. Powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 chipset, the watch should feature roughly the same performance as the first generation, but it also uses a new BES2800 MCU chip alongside that which may end up improving the RTOS experience which helps save battery life.

A bigger upgrade is to the battery. OnePlus is using a new Silicon NanoStack Battery which boosts the battery capacity from 500 mAh to 631 mAh, an increase of over 25%. That also brings a boost to the battery from 100 hours to 120 hours. In the full press release, embedded below, OnePlus details exactly what the user can do to hit that 120-hour total.

The OnePlus Watch 3 is also getting an updated look, with a titanium alloy bezel and Sapphire Crystal display. Two colors will be available, Emerald Titanium and Obsidian Titanium, both of which are still using Stainless Steel for the majority of the chassis.

Pricing has yet to be announced, but OnePlus says that OnePlus Watch 3 will be available in the US, Canada, and markets throughout Europe starting on February 18.

In the meantime, launch notifications are now open for OnePlus Watch 3 which comes with a $30 discount and the chance to win a pair of earbuds or OnePlus Pad 2.

OnePlus Watch 3 Set to Launch on February 18 in North America and Europe
Offered in two striking colors – Emerald Titanium and Obsidian Titanium – it maintains its industry-leading 16-day battery life
New York, February 10 – Global technology brand OnePlus today announced the upcoming launch of its latest premium flagship smartwatch — OnePlus Watch 3. With a focus on seamlessly integrating cutting-edge sensors, industry-leading battery life and advanced health algorithms into an elegant design, OnePlus Watch 3 is set to launch in the United States, Canada, and European markets on February 18.
Unrivaled Battery Performance
OnePlus Watch 3 is designed to support a demanding lifestyle. It continues to deliver industry-leading battery life with an exceptional 16-day use in power saver mode, 5-day use (up to 120 hours) in smart mode, and features an incredibly fast 10-minute charge that powers the watch for a full day of use.
The smartwatch utilizes two distinct flagship chipsets – the Snapdragon ® W5 performance chipset and the new BES2800 MCU Efficiency chipset. These chipsets power OnePlus Watch 3’s Dual-Engine Architecture and ensure an optimal balance between long battery life and intelligent functionality. To increase power efficiency, the fabrication technique of the BES2800 chipset improved and is built on advanced 6nm FinFET. Additionally, it is equipped with the OnePlus Silicon NanoStack Battery, the same technology used in the latest flagship
smartphone, the OnePlus 13, which significantly boosts energy density for long-lasting power within a slim design. The battery capacity of OnePlus Watch 3 increased to 631mAh from 500mAh in the previous edition. Not only has OnePlus increased OnePlus Watch 3’s operational speed, it also dramatically reduced power consumption.
Moreover, an optimized antenna for better power usage, and comprehensive WearOS optimization contribute to the OnePlus Watch 3’s superior performance.
Technology Meets Elegance: Classic, Premium and Durable Design
Designed with a sophisticated, high-end finish, OnePlus Watch 3 keeps the iconic stainless steel casing from its previous model. A sleek, newly introduced titanium alloy bezel with a robust PVD coating enhances its elegance, while ensuring exceptional durability for daily use. The 2D Sapphire Crystal display not only delivers a brighter screen but also boasts impressive strength and longevity.
OnePlus Watch 3 will be available in two stunning colors — Emerald Titanium and Obsidian Titanium. The Emerald Titanium watch features a silver titanium bezel and a stainless steel body, as well as a green fluororubber strap with a stainless steel buckle. This distinctive Emerald Titanium finish, which was inspired by nature, exhibits the ideal balance of dynamic athleticism, signifying development and energy.
The Obsidian model features a black titanium bezel and a stainless steel body, as well as a black fluororubber strap with a stainless steel buckle. This exquisite design is the perfect fusion of modern technology and understated elegance.
Further details of OnePlus Watch 3 will be revealed at launch, on February 18. Stay tuned for an insightful launch video with industry experts, which will be hosted on the official OnePlus Europe YouTube channel.
Disclaimers:
Actual battery life varies depending on the features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of times charged, and many other factors.
The 120 hours battery life claim is based on tests performed by OnePlus in laboratory conditions. Test data is derived from simulations based on the following settings and usage scenarios, actual battery life may vary
Using an official watch face, AOD off, default health monitoring.
Bluetooth connection – 14.2 hours/day
WiFi connection standby – 1 hour/day
Sleep monitoring – 6.5 hours/day
Raise wrist to light up screen – 220 times/day
Receive 130 messages/day
Screen operation (various applications) – 20min/day
Incoming call reminder 5s – 6 times/day
Bluetooth call – 5mins/day
Sync data between phone and watch – 500/day
Bluetooth + headset for music (Spotify) – 15mins/day
Outdoor running w/GPS 30mins/day
Alarm 3 times/day
The 72 hour Heavy Use battery claim is based on the following usage scenario:
Third-party watch face (Dual Engine Architecture is off), AOD is turned on, default health
monitoring.
Bluetooth connection + AOD standby – 12.2 hours/day
Wifi connection + AOD standby 2 hours/day
Sleep monitoring – 6.5 hours/day
Raise wrist to light up the screen 300 times/day
Receive 180 messages/day
Screen operation (using various applications) 30min/day
Incoming call reminder 5s/6 times/day
Bluetooth call 5mins/day
Google Maps linked navigation 15 minutes/day
Synchronize data with mobile phone and watch 500s/day
Bluetooth headset connection to listen to music (Spotify) – 30mins/day
Outdoor running 30mins/day
Alarm 3 times/day
Power Saver Mode battery claim is based on the following usage model
All-day Bluetooth connection;
90 minutes of outdoor exercise/week;
Raise wrist to wake screen – 180 times/day;
180 messages/day;
5 incoming calls/day;
5 minutes/day of Bluetooth calls;
3 alarms/day;
Sleep detection – 6h/day
Charging speed: Base on the charging test in ambient temperature