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OnePlus Unveils New Smartwatch: A Glimpse into the Future of Wearable Tech
Handset maker OnePlus has released a new teaser for a new smartwatch titled "It's about time," hinting that the company's next smartwatch, following the launch of the original OnePlus Watch in 2021, will soon be released. The upcoming smartwatch from OnePlus, according to trusted tipster Max Jambor, will be equipped with WearOS.
The alleged OnePlus Watch 2 will be shown for the first time on February 26 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. This date coincides with the deadline for the OnePlus Watch contest in the OnePlus community, which will also end on February 26th.
Incidentally, at its local forum, OnePlus shared the same teaser image and asked the audience to comment on what they thought. The last date for shipping is Feb 26th at 17:00 IST, which we think, could be the launch date of the OnePlus Watch 2. Additionally, the forum page states that the contest is open to people in India, North America, and Europe, which one assumes are the markets where the OnePlus Watch 2 will hit.
OnePlus Watch 2 Specs and Features
According to past rumors and leaks, the OnePlus Watch 2 is expected to feature a 1.43-inch AMOLED display, which is up from the previous 1.39-inch screen. The original OnePlus Watch. The smartwatch features a round dial, metal casing, two side buttons, Bluetooth calling expected speakers, and a grille, as already revealed in the leaked renders.
Other expected features include continued GPS functionality, as well as 5ATM + IP68 water and dust resistance. Additionally, with the expected switch from RTOS to WearOS, the OnePlus Watch 2 could come with a bigger battery compared to the 402mAh battery seen on the original OnePlus Watch.
Notably, OnePlus India shared a teaser of the smartwatch on X, formerly Twitter, indicating that pricing and availability details for the Indian market are likely to be revealed at the event.
The introduction of this logo on the OnePlus Watch 2 is intended to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series Pixel Watch 2 in India. Whether it costs less than these competitors remains to be seen, with an answer expected in just a few days.
Conclusion:
As OnePlus gets ready to unveil its new smartwatch, the tech team is eagerly awaiting more details regarding specifications, pricing, and availability. With its track record of providing innovative features that engage consumers, OnePlus has high expectations to enter the competitive smartwatch market.