The Oppo Watch X2 Mini is coming, and it just might launch as a smaller OnePlus Watch 3

The Oppo Watch X2 was announced last month as a rebadge of the OnePlus Watch 3. While both smartwatches boast new features and upgrades when compared to their predecessors — the Oppo Watch X and OnePlus Watch 2 — they are only available to buy in a single 46mm size which excludes those who have small wrists. Oppo has now revealed it has a new smartwatch coming, and from its name, it should cater to those with small wrists.

The upcoming smartwatch will launch as the Oppo Watch X2 Mini according to a Weibo post by Oppo's CEO, Qiao Jiadong. According to an earlier report, the Oppo Watch X2 Mini will have a 42mm case which means it will be much smaller than the Watch X2. The smaller size should allow it to compete with rivals such as Samsung whose Galaxy Watch 7 (available on Amazon for $239) comes in 40mm and 44mm sizes.

While a smaller smartwatch will be welcomed by many, it is important to note that the smaller size will mean a smaller display and a smaller battery capacity, and thus shorter battery life. However, considering Oppo (and OnePlus) have been able to solve the abysmal battery life of full-fledged smartwatches with a dual-OS and dual-processor solution, the Oppo Watch X2 Mini should boast battery life that trumps the competition.

The existence of the Oppo Watch X2 Mini also raises hope that it might get rebadged for OnePlus, arriving as the OnePlus Watch 3 Mini or maybe even the OnePlus Watch 3R, succeeding last year's OnePlus Watch 2R. However, based on the fact that not all Oppo products get relaunched under the OnePlus brand, case in point the Oppo Find N5, it is best to temper expectations.

Alongside the Oppo Watch X2 Mini, Oppo will also announce the Pad 4 Pro and Enco Free 4 earbuds. All four products are scheduled to arrive in April.