{"id":692529,"date":"2026-05-25T01:21:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T01:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/692529\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T01:21:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T01:21:49","slug":"review-oppo-watch-x3-stunning-design-with-great-battery-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/692529\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: OPPO Watch X3 — stunning design with great battery life"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I\u2019ve been using the OPPO Watch X2 since it was released last year, and I absolutely love it.\u00a0 It looks great, is comfortable, and does everything I need it to.\u00a0 So when OPPO announced the Watch X3 I was at the front of the line with my hand up to review one.<\/p>\n

After using the Watch X3 for a couple of weeks now I can say I really, really love it. I\u2019m not sure there are enough \u201creally\u201ds in that sentence but loving it has nothing to do with what it can do and everything to do with its design, comfort and fit.<\/p>\n

OPPO sent me the Titanium colourway of the Watch X3, and it is the better of the two in my opinion \u2013 my everyday Watch X2 is black.<\/p>\n

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Design and hardware<\/p>\n

The design of the Watch X3 differs between the Black and Titanium versions: the Black has a rounded face, while the Titanium has a more sculpted bezel\/crown.\u00a0 The titanium version \u201cfeatures titanium alloy cut decorative elements and rivet detailing complemented by a 12-bevel bezel design that adds refined visual depth.\u201d<\/p>\n

I love this design as it adds a differentiator to other watches and it looks great.\u00a0 The black version of the Watch X3, though, lacks these decorative elements and appears even plainer than last year\u2019s model.<\/p>\n

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The titanium version also arrives with a new \u201cdynamic-link strap system\u201d which is a new upgraded fluoroelastomer material; but also includes \u201csegmented metal links\u201d which does exactly what OPPO says it should do: improve flexibility and overall fit.\u00a0 It makes the watch incredibly comfortable and fits your wrist shape snugly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not sure why the black version didn\u2019t include a strap like this, but OPPO really isn\u2019t selling me on it, given how much better this titanium version looks and fits.<\/p>\n

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The display is once again a 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 3000 nits, 36% more than the X2.\u00a0 The display seems to be the same as last year, although the peak brightness is different so something has changed.<\/p>\n

The Watch X3 is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 (4 nm) as last year and houses the same sensors, although OPPO has stated that they are upgraded from last year \u2013 that may account for the X3 being 7 grams lighter than the X2.<\/p>\n

With both IP68 and IP69 protection, I had no issues with the watch under the conditions I used it in, including sweaty runs and gym workouts.\u00a0 OPPO pointed out that the watch features new Splash Touch technology, which allows accurate screen operation even with wet hands \u2013 I can definitely confirm this, as it\u2019s easy to test.<\/p>\n

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Sensors<\/p>\n

The Watch X3 is great for health and fitness use, given its 8-channel heart rate\u00a0<\/p>\n

sensor, a 16-channel blood oxygen sensor, a wrist temperature sensor, and an ECG sensor.\u00a0 Yes, with all these sensors, you can track so many things that you may need and many that you will never need.\u00a0 It was able to track the basics for me, and, to be honest, I think if you want more in-depth tracking information, you should buy a dedicated health and fitness tracker, such as a WHOOP band.<\/p>\n

The Watch X3 also supports ECG measurement \u2013 a single-lead ECG electrode measurement.\u00a0 Keep in mind that when performing the test you are just touching the button, not pressing it. This had me stumped for a bit, but once I got it into my thick head, the measurement was consistent and easy to do.<\/p>\n

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The Watch X3 now features an upgraded 60s Wellness Overview that consolidates various health metrics in one place for easy access.<\/p>\n

Also included is a Mind and Body Evaluation which analyses the heart rate variability, resting heart rate and activity levels to determine your physical fatigue and emotional state.\u00a0 It kept telling me what I already knew, that I was stressed and fatigued \u2013 not a surprise.<\/p>\n

Most of the fitness and health features on the Watch X3 were also present in the Watch X2, so rather than rehash them all, if you are interested, check out this link here<\/a>. Overall, these features are incredibly handy and include everything we see in other smartwatch brands. You will not be missing out on much\/anything with the Watch X3 compared.<\/p>\n

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Features<\/p>\n

The Watch X3 has some decent software features as well, including Google Gemini, since it is everywhere on Android devices, whether you like it or not.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The watch can also serve as a remote controller for \u201cshort form video platforms such as TikTok and YouTube Shorts, with the ability to view and control directly on the watch.<\/p>\n

Of course, there is the usual support for many sports and activities \u2013 there is apparently more than 100 sports and workout modes and there is a new professional running mode as well, just like Google has on their Pixel Watch.\u00a0 The data tracked includes ground contact time, average stride length, and left-right balance.\u00a0 Data is displayed in real time to support pacing and technique adjustments while on your run.<\/p>\n

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Other professional modes supporting detailed tracking in those instances include Running, Tennis, Badminton, Swimming, Skipping rope, Mountaineering\/hiking, Brisk walking, Cycling,\u00a0<\/p>\n

Elliptical trainer, Rowing machine, Skiing and open-water swimming.\u00a0 That professional rope skipping will get a massive amount of use, I\u2019m sure.<\/p>\n

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Battery life<\/p>\n

The battery life on the Watch X3 is exceptional with the 646mAh battery lasting a good three to four days, which is very good for a fully functional smart watch.\u00a0 If you will be away from a charger for a while, the watch supports a power-saving mode that provides up to 16 days of battery life.<\/p>\n

The battery life of smartwatches has improved in recent times, thanks to watches such as the OPPO Watch X3, which uses a performance chip for \u201cdemanding tasks\u201d and a lightweight RTOS for low-power uses.\u00a0 The watch will automatically switch between the two as needed.<\/p>\n

The Watch X3 once again supports fast charging with a simple 10-minute charge, providing over a day of use.\u00a0 I\u2019ve used this many times, and its fast charging is incredibly handy, especially when you forget to charge it overnight. Keep in mind though, the VOOC charging will only work with a compatible AC adapter.<\/p>\n

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Final thoughts<\/p>\n

Last year, I concluded that the Watch X2 was a great alternative to the Pixel Watch or the Samsung Watch, and this year, I will say this again for the Watch X3. The design, sensors, and battery life of the OPPO Watch X3 have improved, making it a better watch than last year. <\/p>\n

If you already own the Watch X2 then unless you simply must have the new design, the new upgrades are not worth the price of purchase. In isolation, the OPPO Watch X3 is a great smartwatch, with all features included in the watch\u2019s price \u2014 unlike other Wear OS watches that hide some advanced features behind paywalls.<\/p>\n

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For me, given its stylish design, great looks, long-lasting battery life, and full features at no extra cost, the OPPO Watch X3 is the best Android-compatible smartwatch on the market. Given that I own a Watch X2, though, I will not be buying this one. If someone doesn\u2019t own last year\u2019s model, I would strongly recommend they purchase the OPPO Watch X3.<\/p>\n

The OPPO Watch X3 is available in Misty Titanium and Obsidian Black for $699 at the OPPO store<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Scott is our resident open technology expert. If you can mod it, or want to use it your way, Scott has probably done it. From Laptops to phones, headphones and game consoles, he\u2019s played with it and wants to see the next generation.<\/p>\n

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