Oppo Watch X gets UK launch but doesn’t fix its clone’s biggest problems

With the launch of the new Reno 12 series of smartphones, Oppo has introduced its latest smartwatch, the Watch X, in the UK.

The Oppo Watch X bears a striking resemblance to the OnePlus Watch 2, with both starting at £299. This raises the question of why one would choose the Oppo Watch X over the OnePlus Watch 2, especially considering that it does not address the main issues with the wearable.

Both devices come in a 46mm body housing a large 1.43-inch circular display, which may not be suitable for those with smaller wrists due to its size and weight of nearly 50g without a strap.

While Oppo missed an opportunity to launch a slimmer watch that would appeal to a wider audience, the Watch X remains bulky.

Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry

Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry

Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry

Both watches boast similar specs, including a dual-engine setup with a Snapdragon W5 for a 100-hour battery life, fast charging, and Google WearOS. However, the Oppo Watch X lacks features like LTE connectivity and ECG functionality.

Despite an early bird discount of £20 from 19-27 June, the OnePlus Watch 2 is already cheaper at £269 on the official OnePlus store, with additional offers and discounts available.

The Oppo Watch X is available in Platinum Black and Mars Brown color options, but the Radiant Steel OnePlus Watch 2 may be more visually appealing to some users.

Additionally, the Nordic Blue edition of the OnePlus Watch 2 is available for £299 (down from £329), providing even more reasons to choose the OnePlus smartwatch over the Oppo Watch X.

Given Oppo’s limited presence in the US market, it is unlikely that the Watch X will be launched there.

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