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vivo iQOO Watch review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130Screen size:1.43 inchBattery life:11 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

vivo iQOO Watch Review: Compare 127 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

35%

7.8

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.4, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 67% of smartwatches
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–²Better than 71%
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

24%

7.4

Health

21%

8.2

Fitness

16%

8.2

Battery

14%

7.8

Smart features

12%

8.4

Connectivity

9%

7.0

Display & Design

4%

6.0

Hardware

â–²Better than 78%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.4.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £130
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch vivo iQOO Watch

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

24%

7.4

Health

21%

8.2

Fitness

16%

8.2

Battery

14%

7.8

Smart features

12%

8.4

Connectivity

9%

7.0

Display & Design

4%

6.0

Hardware

7.8
Reviews score
7.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

8.2
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 30.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18.2% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 49.5% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
HRV tracking
no
This smartwatch does not support HRV tracking. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 46.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 28.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
11 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 11 days on a charge, which is longer than 66.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.1% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
?
Battery power
518 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 518 mAh battery, which is larger than 93.3% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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Operating system
BlueOS
This smartwatch runs BlueOS, which is less advanced than the system in 51.1% of Smartwatches and equal to 0.5% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
occasional
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 54% of smartwatches and equal to that of 40.2% of smartwatches.
Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
Third-party app support
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 48.5% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 30.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
yes
This smartwatch includes a cellular module. 83.5% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This smartwatch uses 1 for cellular connectivity which is more advanced than that of 2% of smartwatches and the same as that of 98% of smartwatches.
SIM configuration varies by version.
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 56.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support dual-frequency GPS. 15.1% of Smartwatches offer this.
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Screen size
1.43 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.43 inch screen, which is larger than 56.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 8.6% of Smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
This smartwatch uses AMOLED, which is more advanced than the screen in 46.9% of Smartwatches and equal to 53.1% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
466x 466
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466 which is higher than that of 84.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 13.2% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
461 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 461 ppi, which is higher than 85% of Smartwatches and equal to 6.6% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
500 nits
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch has a screen brightness of 500 nits, which is lower than 73.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 13.6% of Smartwatches.
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CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
4 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 4 GB of internal storage, which is more than 39.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 25.5% of Smartwatches.
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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vivo iQOO Watch vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • Built-in cellular module
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • Readiness score
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 19.8% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • Maps support
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 34.4% of smartwatches support maps.
    Maps via Baidu Maps app.
  • Emergency SOS
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 44.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
    Supports Qi-compatible wireless charging.
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • More frequent updates
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
    occasional vs ended
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • Readiness score
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 19.8% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • Weight tracking
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 41.9% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Tracked through the companion app or smart-scale sync.
  • 2 years newer
    This smartwatch was released more recently than the average smartwatch (2023 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    December 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
    Supports Qi-compatible wireless charging.
  • 4 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (11 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    11 days vs 7 days
  • 213 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (518 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    518 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • Built-in cellular module
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • Maps support
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 34.4% of smartwatches support maps.
    Maps via Baidu Maps app.
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • More current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a more current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.2 vs 5).
    5.2 vs 5
  • 135 ppi sharper screen
    This smartwatch has a sharper screen than the average smartwatch (461 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    461 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Higher resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    466x466 vs 360x360
  • 9 g lighter
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (36 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    36 g vs 45 g
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • Emergency SOS
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 44.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • More frequent updates
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
    occasional vs ended
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (BlueOS vs Proprietary OS).
    BlueOS vs Proprietary OS
  • No multi-sport mode
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 71.7% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • No auto-pause
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 62.6% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • 20 m shallower water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for shallower water than the average smartwatch (30 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    3 ATM class (ISO 22,810 shallow-water rating, not diving certification).
    30 m vs 50 m
  • 250 nits dimmer screen
    This smartwatch has a dimmer screen than the average smartwatch (500 nits vs 750 nits). The average smartwatch peaks at 750 nits.
    500 nits vs 750 nits
  • 3.6 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (46.1 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    46.1 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • No multi-sport mode
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 71.7% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • No auto-pause
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 62.6% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • 20 m shallower water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for shallower water than the average smartwatch (30 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    3 ATM class (ISO 22,810 shallow-water rating, not diving certification).
    30 m vs 50 m
  • 250 nits dimmer screen
    This smartwatch has a dimmer screen than the average smartwatch (500 nits vs 750 nits). The average smartwatch peaks at 750 nits.
    500 nits vs 750 nits
  • 3.6 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (46.1 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    46.1 mm vs 42.5 mm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about vivo iQOO Watch

  • Exceptional battery life (up to 16 days on the standard model, 21 days on the GT)
  • Vibrant and responsive AMOLED display with 3D curved glass
  • Accurate fitness and health tracking (heart rate, SpO2, and sleep)
  • Supports independent calls via optional eSIM or Bluetooth
  • Fast charging capabilities
  • Lightweight and stylish design with a rotating digital crown
  • Good value for money (starting around $111/CNY 799)

What customers don't like about vivo iQOO Watch

  • Limited global availability (primarily focused on the Chinese market)
  • Occasional notification syncing issues on certain software versions
  • Large black bezels can reduce the effective screen area
  • eSIM usage significantly drains the battery faster
  • Lack of extensive third-party app support compared to Wear OS or Apple Watch
  • Voice assistant (Celia) and NFC features may not work in all regions

Verdict

The vivo iQOO Watch is a versatile smartwatch featuring a 1.43-inch AMOLED round display with a 466 x 466 resolution and 326 ppi density, all encased in a 46.1mm body weighing just 36g. Running on Vivo's BlueOS, it offers comprehensive health monitoring including 8-channel heart rate tracking, 16-channel SpO2 monitoring, stress tracking, and support for over 100 sports modes with an AI running coach. Main pros include its lightweight 5ATM water-resistant design, optional eSIM for independent 4G LTE calling, and a 505mAh battery that can last up to 16 days in certain modes. However, notable cons include limited third-party app support due to the proprietary OS and reduced battery life of only 3 to 7 days when using power-intensive features like eSIM or the always-on display.

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