Oppo has officially launched its highly anticipated Watch S in global markets, bringing a fresh wave of innovation to the wearable tech scene. This new Oppo smartwatch sports a sharp 1.46-inch AMOLED display and is engineered to deliver an impressive battery life of up to 10 days under typical usage. It arrives in two distinct color options and is powered by a BES2800BP chipset, coupled with 4GB of RAM.
Built for durability, the Oppo Watch S features an IP68 rating, ensuring it can withstand dust and water. Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate its support for over 100 sports modes. Health monitoring is a key focus, with integrated sensors including a wrist temperature sensor, an optical heart rate sensor, and an optical blood oxygen sensor for SpO2 level measurement. For those tracking its journey, the Oppo Watch S first appeared in the Chinese market last October.
Pricing and Availability
Globally, the Oppo Watch S is priced starting at EUR 259 (approximately Rs. 27,000) in Germany. Consumers in other European markets like France and Spain can find it at a more accessible price point, costing EUR 230 (roughly Rs. 24,000) and EUR 209 (around Rs. 22,000), respectively. The stylish new wearable is available in two elegant finishes: Phantom Black and Silver Glow.
Key Specifications and Features
Running on ColorOS Watch 7.1, the Oppo Watch S boasts a 1.46-inch AMOLED display with a crisp 464×464 resolution and a pixel density of 317ppi. This vibrant screen is designed to shine, offering a maximum brightness of 600 nits in standard mode and soaring up to 1500 nits in High Brightness Mode, with a claimed peak brightness of up to 3000 nits for exceptional visibility.
Underneath its sleek exterior, the Oppo Watch S houses a BES2800BP chipset, complemented by 4GB of onboard EMMC storage. It’s broadly compatible with a range of devices, seamlessly connecting with smartphones running Android 9.0 or later and iOS 14.0 or later. Connectivity is robust, supporting Bluetooth 5.2 with a comprehensive suite of profiles including HFP, HSP, A2DP, AVRCP, and SPP.
The smartwatch is packed with advanced sensors to provide a holistic view of your health and activity. These include an accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, barometric pressure sensor, optical heart rate sensor, optical blood oxygen sensor, wrist temperature sensor, and an ambient light sensor. For precise location tracking, it offers dual-band L1+L5 GNSS support and a sophisticated 16-channel blood oxygen sensor.
For comprehensive wellness and fitness tracking, the Oppo Watch S introduces a convenient 60-Second Wellness Overview feature. This quickly summarizes vital metrics such as heart rate, sleep quality, blood oxygen levels, stress, and wrist temperature. The wearable goes deeper by tracking various sleep stages, respiratory rates, and nighttime SpO2. It also offers continuous heart rate monitoring, complete with alerts for unusually high or low readings, resting heart rate tracking, and sleep benchmarks. Additional health features include both manual and continuous blood oxygen monitoring, guided breathing exercises, and an important fall detection function.
The Oppo Watch S is a powerhouse for active individuals, supporting over 100 sports modes. This includes detailed professional indicator analysis for activities like running, tennis, badminton, swimming, rope skipping, mountaineering, brisk walking, cycling, elliptical training, and rowing, among many others. Designed for active lifestyles, it meets a 5 ATM water resistance standard and boasts an IP68-rated build for peace of mind during workouts and daily adventures.
Powering all these features is a 339mAh battery. Oppo claims this battery can last up to 10 days in light use and approximately seven days with typical usage. Even with the Always-On Display enabled, users can expect up to four days of battery life. The watch is compactly designed, measuring 44.98×44.98×8.9mm and weighing a mere 35 grams without the strap.