Shi couldn’t tell me much about the OnePlus Watch 3’s health and fitness features, but the trend in modern smartwatches is bigger and more rugged, as evidenced by the success of the Apple Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch Ultra and innumerable Garmins.
In an exclusive interview with TechRadar, Celina Shi, Chief Marketing Officer for OnePlus Europe, told me: “Our software seamlessly switches operations between these two chipsets enabling the OnePlus Watch 3 to run with maximum efficiency and strike the perfect balance between peak performance and extended battery life.
UPDATE: 17:00 GMT: The OnePlus website has revealed a first look at the OnePlus Watch 3, with a few scant specs that we already knew about, such as the five-day / 120 hours battery life, and confirmed the watch's February 18 launch date.
Exclusive: OnePlus Watch 3 revealed, with an Apple Watch-style rotating digital crown and Galaxy Watch-beating battery life We chat to a top OnePlus exec for the inside scoop.
In terms of health and fitness, Shi said: “Ultimately our focus for the OnePlus Watch 3 has been to provide a highly accurate fitness and sleep-tracking tool that lasts longer than you need it – and looks great whilst doing so.
