Oppo announces new smartwatch with global launch running Wear OS likely
Oppo has a new high-end smartwatch in the works. As usual, the company has begun teasing said device in China first where reservations are already open. However, all signs currently point toward the Watch X3 receiving a global launch too.
On the one hand, Oppo released the Watch X2 globally last year, running Wear OS as an alternative to the OnePlus Watch 3 (curr. $355 on Amazon). Therefore, any global successor will likely surface running Google's smartwatch OS rather than a proprietary alternative.
On the other hand, the Watch X3 is scheduled to arrive later this month in China alongside the Find N6. With the Find X9 Ultra and now the Find N6 confirmed to be launching globally soon, past performance indicates that the Watch X3 will be joining them during the same international launch event.
While Oppo has not revealed as much yet, its initial teasers provide a few insights into what expect from its next high-end smartwatch. For instance, the premium design of the Watch X2 will return, but with a more weather-resistant and watch-resistant housing. Moreover, the Watch X3 contains a rotating crown in the same position as last year's model. Hardware details remain unknown at this stage, though.
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