Among the many smartwatches released in the market yearly, there has to be something that stands out for us. Enter the OPPO Watch X, the brand’s latest smartwatch release.
With its sleek design, clear display, and numerous fitness tracking features, this smartwatch aims to stand out in a crowded market. Read on to find out if we liked the OPPO Watch X and what features we explored on the watch.
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OPPO Watch X Specifications
- Display: 1.43-inch, AMOLED, 466 x 466, 2.5D Sapphire Crystal cover glass
- OS: Wear OS 4
- Battery: 500 mAh
- Size: 47 x 46.6 x 12.1 (mm)
- Weight: 80g (including strap)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, Android 8.0 and above only, NFC Supported
- Sensors: Acceleration, gyroscope, optical heart rate, optical pulse oximeter, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, barometer
- IP Rating: IP68
Design & Display
The design of the OPPO Watch X is quite subjective to personal preference. I found myself hesitant to wear the watch during intense fitness activities as the weight of the watch was heavy. While not particularly burdensome, I could still very much feel the watch weighing down my hand physically, and was not as unnoticeable as other smartwatches I’ve worn.
This brings me to my next point — the design of the watch itself is not very unisex and is much better suited for those who prefer a more rugged design. However, it is sleek and modern, particularly when paired with some of the more classic watch faces available, which can transform it into a stylish accessory suitable for various occasions.
As for the display, the 1.43-inch AMOLED screen provided plenty of room to accommodate some of the more comprehensive watch faces, and the brightness of the watch made it readable even under glaring sunlight.
Performance
Performance-wise, the smartwatch operates much like any other in its category. The availability of WearOS proved to be very useful for keeping it connected with my Google account and its apps. The UI is also intuitive and straightforward, facilitating easy navigation through the menus and functions.
One of the most notable things to mention is that the watch is tailored exclusively for Android users. iOS isn’t supported, which was something I discovered while trying to pair it with my iPhone. However, when I used my Android phone to initiate the setup, that turned into a different story.
Thanks to Fast Pairing, the set-up was swift and hassle-free, as all I had to do was turn on the watch and my phone automatically prompted if I wanted to register the watch onto this device.
Battery
Lastly, when it came to battery life, the smartwatch fell slightly short of my expectations. This was mainly due to some features such as Always-On Display (AOD), as I noticed the watch would deplete significantly faster whenever that feature was enabled.
Even with that said, the smartwatch was able to last me around a week on a single charge with moderate usage. There’s also Power Saver Mode, which greatly extended the longevity of the watch when it was on low battery (15% to be exact), and even gave me a full day of use before I was able to charge it again.
