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Oneplus Watch 3 Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Screen size:?Battery life:5 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Oneplus Watch 3 Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 20 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

8.6

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.5

Technical score

30%

8.7

Review score ( 8 · 12)

Review score 30% · 8.7 · based on 20 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades. 17 more reviews are not scored yet.
★Better than 98% of smartwatches
8.5

Technical score

Technical score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

24%

8.7

Health

21%

8.8

Fitness

16%

7.2

Battery

14%

9.7

Smart features

12%

7.6

Connectivity

9%

9.0

Display & Design

4%

9.1

Hardware

★Better than 97% of smartwatches
8.7

Review score

Review score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (20)
8 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 3
✓ explicit
2
≈ estimated
1
Video reviews 3

3.9%

9.5

ASBYT

3.9%

8.0

WhatNow?

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
★Better than 96% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Oneplus Watch 3

Technical score
Technical score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

24%

8.7

Health

21%

8.8

Fitness

16%

7.2

Battery

14%

9.7

Smart features

12%

7.6

Connectivity

9%

9.0

Display & Design

4%

9.1

Hardware

8.5
Review score
Review score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (20)
8 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 3
✓ explicit
2
≈ estimated
1
Video reviews 3

3.9%

9.5

ASBYT

3.9%

8.0

WhatNow?

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Oneplus Watch 3 has a popularity of 7.1 points, which is higher than 59.2% of smartwatches.
7.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

8.6

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

8.7
Brand name
Oneplus
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
yes
ECG
yes
This smartwatch supports ECG. 83.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Availability may vary by region or model version.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
Cadence sensor
no
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 31.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
5 days
Battery life
5 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 5 days which is shorter than that of 63.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.5% of smartwatches.
Up to 6 days with AOD.
Battery life in training mode
44 h
Battery life in training mode
44 h
This smartwatch lasts 44 h in training mode which is longer than 88.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.5% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
29 h
Battery life with GPS on
29 h
This smartwatch lasts 29 h with GPS on which is longer than 70.5% of smartwatches.
Battery power
566 mAh
Battery power
566 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 566 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 97.5% of smartwatches.
Charge time
30 min
Charge time
30 min
This smartwatch charges in 30 min which is faster than 98% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 0.6% of smartwatches.
Approximate value from reported charging range: 30 minutes.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Wear OS
Operating system
Wear OS
This smartwatch runs Wear OS which is more advanced than the operating system in 79% of smartwatches and the same as that in 16.6% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
occasional
Software update frequency
occasional
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 57.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 36.2% of smartwatches.
Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
Third-party app support
yes
Third-party app support
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 52.4% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
Galileo support
yes
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 61.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
?
Display type
AMOLED
Display type
AMOLED
This smartwatch uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 49.9% of smartwatches and the same as that of 50.1% of smartwatches.
LTPO panel wording.
Resolution
466x 466
Resolution
466x 466
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466 which is higher than that of 87.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 10.9% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
326 ppi
Pixel density
326 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi which is higher than that of 46.2% of smartwatches and equal to that of 8.1% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
2,200 nits
Display brightness
2,200 nits
This smartwatch reaches 2,200 nits of display brightness, which is higher than that of 95% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.9% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
4x 1.7 GHz
CPU speed
4x 1.7 GHz
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 4x1.7 GHz which is faster than that in 90.8% of smartwatches and equal to that in 8% of smartwatches.
Derived from core-count and per-core clock notation
Processor model
Snapdragon W5 Gen 1
Processor model
Snapdragon W5 Gen 1
This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor model.
RAM
2 GB
RAM
2 GB
This smartwatch has 2 GB of RAM which is larger than the RAM in 77.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 21.4% of smartwatches.
Internal storage
32 GB
Internal storage
32 GB
This smartwatch uses 32 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 84.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 13.4% of smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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What reviewers say

Oneplus Watch 3 vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 90 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    30 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (30 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    Approximate value from reported charging range: 30 minutes.
    30 min vs 120 min
  • ECG support
    ECG
    yes
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Availability may vary by region or model version.
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    Blood pressure monitoring
    yes
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 22% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
    Availability may vary by model or region.
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Wear OS
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Crash detection capability
    Crash detection
    yes
    This smartwatch supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 12.6% of smartwatches support crash detection.
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • 16.3% better value for money
    Oneplus Watch 3 has a higher value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (8.75 vs 7.5).
    8.75 vs 7.52
  • ECG support
    ECG
    yes
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Availability may vary by region or model version.
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    Blood pressure monitoring
    yes
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 22% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
    Availability may vary by model or region.
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • Calorie tracking
    Calorie tracking
    yes
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.6% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • 20 more exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    100
    This smartwatch supports more exercise modes than the average smartwatch (100 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Reported as at least 100 exercise modes.
    100 vs 80
  • 90 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    30 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (30 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    Approximate value from reported charging range: 30 minutes.
    30 min vs 120 min
  • 24.75 h longer training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    44 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (44 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    44 h vs 19.25 h
  • 266 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery life
    566 mAh days
    This smartwatch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (566 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    Up to 6 days with AOD.
    566 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • 9 h longer GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    29 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (29 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    29 h vs 20 h
  • Maps support
    Maps support
    yes
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 31.5% of smartwatches support maps.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Galileo satellite support
    Galileo support
    yes
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.2
    This smartwatch supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.2 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    5.2 vs 5.0
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    sapphire
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • 1,600 nits higher display brightness
    Display brightness
    2,200 nits
    This smartwatch has higher display brightness than the average smartwatch (2200 nits vs 600 nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits.
    2,200 nits vs 600 nits
  • Rugged construction
    Rugged design
    yes
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 37.9% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
    Rugged design supported by MIL-STD/military-grade durability claim.
  • Better case material
    Case material
    stainless steel, titanium
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel, titanium for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel, titanium vs polycarbonate
  • Higher resolution
    Display type
    466 x 466
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    LTPO panel wording.
    466x466 vs 352x430
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Wear OS
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Crash detection capability
    Crash detection
    yes
    This smartwatch supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 12.6% of smartwatches support crash detection.
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
    occasional vs ended
  • 28 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    32 GB
    This smartwatch offers more internal storage than the average smartwatch (32 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.
    32 GB vs 4 GB
  • 1 GB more RAM
    RAM
    2 GB
    This smartwatch has more RAM than the average smartwatch (2 GB vs 1 GB). The average smartwatch includes 1 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 1 GB
  • Faster CPU speed
    CPU speed
    4 x 1.7 GHz
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 4x1.7 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    Derived from core-count and per-core clock notation
    4x1.7 GHz vs 1 GHz
  • 4 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    This smartwatch has a newer release date than the average smartwatch (2025 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    February 2025
    2025 vs 2021
  • 2 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    3
    This smartwatch has more microphones than the average smartwatch (3 vs 1). The average smartwatch includes 1 microphones.
    3 vs 1
  • More advanced processor model
    Processor model
    Snapdragon W5 Gen 1
    This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor model, while the average smartwatch uses Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko.
    Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 vs Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko
  • No coaching features
    Coaching
    no
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 54.6% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No cycle tracking
    Menstrual cycle tracking
    no
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • No iOS compatibility
    iOS compatibility
    no
    This smartwatch offers less complete iOS compatibility than the average smartwatch (no vs yes).
  • Basic battery type
    Battery type
    Li-ion
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 2 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    5 days
    This smartwatch offers 5 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    Up to 6 days with AOD.
    5 days vs 7 days
  • 2x more expensive
    Oneplus Watch 3 is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£260 vs £130).
    £260 vs £130
  • 4.6 mm wider watch width
    Width
    46.6 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (46.6 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    46.6 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 2.6 mm taller watch height
    Height
    47.6 mm
    This smartwatch is taller than the average smartwatch (47.6 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    47.6 mm vs 45 mm
  • 2x more expensive
    Oneplus Watch 3 is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£260 vs £130).
    £260 vs £130
  • No cycle tracking
    Menstrual cycle tracking
    no
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • No coaching features
    Coaching
    no
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 54.6% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • Basic battery type
    Battery type
    Li-ion
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 2 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    5 days
    This smartwatch offers 5 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    Up to 6 days with AOD.
    5 days vs 7 days
  • No iOS compatibility
    iOS compatibility
    no
    This smartwatch offers less complete iOS compatibility than the average smartwatch (no vs yes).
  • 4.6 mm wider watch width
    Width
    46.6 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (46.6 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    46.6 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 4.7 g heavier weight
    Weight
    49.7 g
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (49.7 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    49.7 g vs 45.0 g
  • 2.6 mm taller watch height
    Height
    47.6 mm
    This smartwatch is taller than the average smartwatch (47.6 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    47.6 mm vs 45 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
WhatNow?
≈ estimated
28/10/2025
Hands-on review · battery, comfort and feature tests
Verdict
OnePlus Watch 3 looks great and lasts over three days, but software support is limited to two major updates.
8.0
WhatNow?
≈ estimated
28/10/2025
Hands-on review · battery, comfort and feature tests
Verdict
OnePlus Watch 3 looks great and lasts over three days, but software support is limited to two major updates.
9.5
Everyday Legends
≈ estimated
11/07/2025
Long-term test · 3 months of daily use
Verdict
OnePlus Watch 3 has long battery life and a premium build, making it a top Wear OS pick unless you are a serious athlete.
9.5
Everyday Legends
≈ estimated
11/07/2025
Long-term test · 3 months of daily use
Verdict
OnePlus Watch 3 has long battery life and a premium build, making it a top Wear OS pick unless you are a serious athlete.
9.5
ASBYT
≈ estimated
21/02/2025
Hands-on review · battery, display, performance and apps
Verdict
OnePlus Watch 3 is an upgrade across the board, with excellent battery life, a bright display and faster performance.
9.5
ASBYT
≈ estimated
21/02/2025
Hands-on review · battery, display, performance and apps
Verdict
OnePlus Watch 3 is an upgrade across the board, with excellent battery life, a bright display and faster performance.
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
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What reviewers agree on

Based on 9 · 12

Reviewers love the excellent battery life and accurate GPS, but find it bulky and uncomfortable, with health tracking dividing opinion.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.7
cnet.com
✓ explicit
26/02/2026
Two-week test · Wear OS smartwatch
Verdict
The OnePlus Watch 3 is a Wear OS watch that lasts five days with all features enabled, but its case is big and it lacks menstrual cycle tracking.
6.0
wareable.com
≈ estimated
26/02/2026
Hands-on review · Wear OS smartwatch
Verdict
The OnePlus Watch 3 is a solid Wear OS watch with good battery life and reliable health sensors, but it is heavy, comes in one size and lacks LTE.
9.0
xda-developers.com
✓ explicit
18/07/2025
Review · Smartwatch for Android
Verdict
The OnePlus Watch 3 is the best Android smartwatch for style and battery, but it won't pair with an iPhone.
9.0
smartzone.de
≈ estimated
08/08/2025
Practical test · Wear OS smartwatch
Verdict
The OnePlus Watch 3 is a Wear OS watch that lasts five days, but its 46mm case is very big for narrow wrists.
9.0
fitfitzone.com
✓ explicit
22/08/2025
Full test · Wear OS watch
Verdict
The OnePlus Watch 3 is one of the best Wear OS watches, with multi-day battery life, but its bulky case is aimed at men's wrists and it needs Android.
8.5
androidplanet.nl
✓ explicit
26/08/2025
Review · Wear OS smartwatch
Verdict
The OnePlus Watch 3 is a comfortable Wear OS watch with long battery life and quick charging, but its update policy is short.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Oneplus Watch 3

  • Exceptional battery life, reaching up to 5 days in Smart Mode and 16 days in Power Saver Mode.
  • High-quality premium design featuring a titanium bezel and durable sapphire crystal glass.
  • Extremely bright 1.5-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 2200 nits for excellent outdoor visibility.
  • Addition of a functional rotating crown for intuitive and tactile menu navigation.
  • Fast charging capabilities, providing a full day of use from just a 10-minute charge.
  • Accurate dual-frequency GPS that locks on quickly and performs well during outdoor runs.

What we don't like about Oneplus Watch 3

  • Large and bulky 46mm chassis (81g with strap) that can feel heavy or oversized on smaller wrists.
  • Lack of cellular (LTE) connectivity, requiring a paired smartphone for most smart features.
  • Advanced health features like ECG are region-locked and unavailable in several major markets like the US and UK at launch.
  • Inconsistent heart rate tracking during high-intensity interval training (HIIT) compared to chest straps.
  • No compatibility with iOS devices, limiting its use strictly to Android users.
  • Reported issues with water resistance and swimming durability despite the IP68 and 5ATM ratings.

Verdict

The OnePlus Watch 3 features a 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 2,200 nits of peak brightness and a durable titanium alloy bezel. It is powered by a dual-engine architecture comprising the Snapdragon W5 performance chip and the BES2800 efficiency chipset, paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Running Wear OS 5, it introduces a functional rotating crown, dual-frequency GPS, and a '60-second Health Check-In' that monitors heart rate, SpO2, and vascular age. Main pros include a class-leading battery life of up to 5 days in smart mode (16 days in power saver), military-grade durability (MIL-STD-810H), and exceptionally fast charging (a full day of use in 10 minutes). Primary cons include a bulky design that may overwhelm smaller wrists, the absence of an LTE version, and limited deep fitness analytics compared to dedicated sports trackers.

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