iQOO has also announced a new smartwatch and a TWS earphone. The iQOO Watch is the Vivo sub-brand’s first-ever smartwatch. However, it is also a rebadged version of the Vivo Watch 3 that launched in China last month. Both devices pack the same specifications apart from a different pricing.
The iQOO Watch sports a circular dial with
a 1.43-inch display bearing a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels. There are various
watch faces and always-on display mode. The smartwatch has a rotating crown and
a physical button on the right side.
On the health and fitness front, the iQOO
Watch is equipped with a 24-hour heart-rate monitor and a SpO2 sensor. It
offers four major warnings when the user’s heart rate and blood oxygen levels
are high or low. There are also warnings for high-altitude reminders. The
smartwatch features sleep tracking with interference-free infrared monitoring
at night. The wearable device is also capable of monitoring stress levels, high
noise detection, and menstrual cycle tracker for women. It alerts the user when
they have been idle for a long time. The iQOO Watch comes with support for more
than 100 sports modes along with AI running coach.
The iQOO Watch runs on BlueOS. It comes
with eSIM support, a speaker, and a microphone for hands-free voice calling.
There are various features like QR code payment, NFC car keys, camera and music
control, and more. The smartwatch is backed by a 505mAh battery unit that is
claimed to offer 7 days of usage on a single charge.
The iQOO Watch is offered in soft rubber,
genuine leather, and nylon woven colors. The standard version is priced at CNY
1,099 (US$ 153) whereas the eSIM variant costs CNY 1,299 (US$ 183). The smartwatch
can be purchased starting today.
