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Vivo Watch 46mm Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Screen size:1.39 inchBattery life:18 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Vivo Watch 46mm Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Vivo Watch 46mm
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Technical score

30%

7.1

Review score ( 0 · 1)

Review score 30% · 7.1 · based on 1 video
1 video counts as 0.3 of the 5 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
â–²Better than 68% of smartwatches
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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 67% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–²Better than 67%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

24%

5.4

Health

21%

7.9

Fitness

16%

8.3

Battery

14%

8.2

Smart features

12%

7.0

Connectivity

9%

8.0

Display & Design

4%

6.9

Hardware

â–²Better than 73%
7.1

Review score

Review score
7.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 84%
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    N/A~ £180
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Vivo Watch 46mm

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

24%

5.4

Health

21%

7.9

Fitness

16%

8.3

Battery

14%

8.2

Smart features

12%

7.0

Connectivity

9%

8.0

Display & Design

4%

6.9

Hardware

7.3
Review score
7.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.9
Brand name
Vivo
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
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Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 31.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
18 days
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 18 days which is longer than that of 90.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
?
Battery power
492 mAh
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 492 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 92% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.2% of smartwatches.
Charge time
46 min
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 46 min which is faster than 95.9% of smartwatches.
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Operating system
Proprietary OS
This smartwatch runs Proprietary OS which is less advanced than the operating system in 53.5% of smartwatches and the same as that in 42.8% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
ended
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 42.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 57.5% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
no
This smartwatch does not support third-party apps. 47.7% 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. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 61.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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Screen size
1.39 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.39 inch which is smaller than the screens of 51.3% of smartwatches and equal to those of 9.5% of smartwatches.
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.
Resolution
454x 454
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 454x454 which is higher than that of 79.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.7% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
462 ppi
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 462 ppi which is higher than that of 91.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 5% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
2 GB
Market range: <0.5 GB – >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
2 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 2 GB for internal storage which is smaller than that of 60.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.9% 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 Watch 46mm vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 74 min shorter charge time
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (46 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    46 min vs 120 min
  • 11 days day/s longer battery life
    This smartwatch offers 18 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    18 days vs 7 days
  • Crash detection capability
    This smartwatch supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 12.6% of smartwatches support crash detection.
  • Fall detection
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • Emergency SOS
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
  • Barometer sensor included
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
  • Weight tracking
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.1% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
  • Barometer sensor included
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Route support
    This smartwatch supports route support, the average smartwatch does not. 50% of smartwatches support route support.
    Supports on-watch route navigation.
  • 74 min shorter charge time
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (46 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    46 min vs 120 min
  • 11 days day/s longer battery life
    This smartwatch offers 18 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    18 days vs 7 days
  • 192 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (492 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    492 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • 136 ppi higher pixel density
    This smartwatch has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (462 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    462 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel, ceramic for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    316L stainless steel case
    stainless steel, ceramic vs polycarbonate
  • 1 mm thinner watch body
    This smartwatch is thinner than the average smartwatch (10.6 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    10.60 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • Higher resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 454x454, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    454x454 vs 352x430
  • Better band material
    This smartwatch uses silicone, leather for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, leather vs silicone
  • Crash detection capability
    This smartwatch supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 12.6% of smartwatches support crash detection.
  • Fall detection
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • Emergency SOS
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • 1 GB more RAM
    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
  • No pace tracking
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 78.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • No auto-pause
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 59.3% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • No cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • No live tracking
    This smartwatch does not support live tracking, the average smartwatch does. 88.6% of smartwatches support live tracking.
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • No inactivity alerts
    This smartwatch does not support inactivity alerts, the average smartwatch does. 91.7% of smartwatches support inactivity alerts.
  • 69 fewer exercise profiles
    This smartwatch supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (11 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    11 vs 80
  • 6.12x less popular
    Vivo Watch 46mm has a lower popularity than the average smartwatch (1 vs 6.1).
    1 vs 6.12
  • 6.12x less popular
    Vivo Watch 46mm has a lower popularity than the average smartwatch (1 vs 6.1).
    1 vs 6.12
  • No cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • No inactivity alerts
    This smartwatch does not support inactivity alerts, the average smartwatch does. 91.7% of smartwatches support inactivity alerts.
  • No pace tracking
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 78.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • No auto-pause
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 59.3% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • No live tracking
    This smartwatch does not support live tracking, the average smartwatch does. 88.6% of smartwatches support live tracking.
  • 69 fewer exercise profiles
    This smartwatch supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (11 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    11 vs 80
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 4 mm wider watch width
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (46 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    46.0 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 1 year/s older release date
    This smartwatch is an older model than the average smartwatch (2020 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    September 2020
    2020 vs 2021

Video reviews

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

8.0
KLGadgetTV
≈ estimated
24/11/2020
First look · unboxing and early impressions
Verdict
vivo Watch 46mm looks like a well-rounded watch with a bright screen and long battery, based on early impressions.
Not graded

Third-party reviews

What we like about Vivo Watch 46mm

  • Exceptional battery life, lasting up to 18 days on a single charge.
  • Premium design featuring a 316L stainless steel body and ceramic bezel.
  • High-quality 1.39-inch AMOLED display with 454x454 resolution.
  • Comprehensive health sensors, including blood oxygen (SpO2), heart rate monitoring, and sleep tracking.
  • Built-in GPS with support for multiple satellite systems (GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou).
  • Water resistance up to 5ATM (50 meters), suitable for swimming.
  • Useful smart features like NFC for access cards and independent music playback via Bluetooth.

What we don't like about Vivo Watch 46mm

  • Limited software ecosystem with no support for third-party app downloads.
  • Basic notification system that often does not support replies or full message content.
  • Lack of advanced communication features such as the ability to answer calls directly on the watch.
  • Certain sensors found in competitors, such as a temperature sensor or cadence sensor, are missing.
  • Initial software and hardware integration noted as 'not perfect' by early reviewers.
  • No Wi-Fi support, relying entirely on Bluetooth for connectivity.

Verdict

The Vivo Watch 46mm is a premium smartwatch featuring a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a 454x454 resolution and a 316L stainless steel bezel. It is powered by a dual-chip architecture (ST main processor and Apollo low-power co-processor) that enables an impressive battery life of up to 18 days. Key characteristics include 5ATM water resistance, 2GB of built-in storage for music, NFC for payments, and a comprehensive sensor suite for 24-hour heart rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, sleep analysis, and 11 sports modes. Main pros are its elegant brushed metal design and exceptional endurance; however, it lacks a cellular module for standalone calls and its software is primarily optimized for the Chinese market.

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