ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch Review | 126 Data compared

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  • Avg. price: ~£90
  • Screen size: 1.39 inch
  • Battery life: 15 day/s
  • Display type: AMOLED

ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch review. Compare 126 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartwatches and if it is worth buying.

6.8

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

6.8

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Good
6.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare Smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

24.0%

6.0

Health

21.0%

8.4

Fitness

16.0%

8.6

Battery

14.0%

5.3

Smart features

12.0%

4.7

Connectivity

9.0%

8.0

Display & Design

4.0%

5.8

Hardware

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

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    Technical Specifications of smartwatch ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch

    Technical Score

    What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

    When it matters: When you want to compare Smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.

    Score components:

    24.0%

    ?

    Health

    21.0%

    ?

    Fitness

    16.0%

    ?

    Battery

    14.0%

    ?

    Smart features

    12.0%

    ?

    Connectivity

    9.0%

    ?

    Display & Design

    4.0%

    ?

    Hardware

    6.8
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch has a technical score of 6.84 points, which is higher than 65.4% of smartwatches.
    User score

    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

    When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

    Score components:

    70.0%

    0.0

    User reviews

    30.0%

    1.0

    Popularity

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    Popularity
    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.
    1.0
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.9% of smartphones.
    Ratio quality/price

    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 components:

    60.0%

    6.8

    Overall score

    40.0%

    10

    Price

    7.8
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is higher than 68.1% of smartphones.
    Brand name
    What it is: The company that designs, sells, and supports the watch.
    When it matters: When brand ecosystem, style, or support matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ZTE
    Heart rate monitor
    What it is: A built-in sensor that measures your pulse directly from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch includes a heart rate monitor. 90.4% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    What it is: A wrist-based feature that estimates blood oxygen saturation over time.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    ECG
    What it is: The ability to record a single-lead electrocardiogram from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support ECG. 15.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    What it is: Notifications that flag heart-rate patterns which appear unusually irregular.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: MEDIUM

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    Accelerometer
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures acceleration, steps, gestures, and general movement.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch includes an accelerometer. 99.1% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
    Barometer
    What it is: A pressure sensor used for altitude changes, elevation estimates, and weather-related context.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch includes a barometer. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    Gyroscope
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures rotation and helps interpret wrist movement more accurately.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch includes a gyroscope. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
    Cadence sensor
    What it is: A sensor input used to measure step or pedal rhythm during training.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not include a cadence sensor. 20.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Distance tracking
    What it is: The ability to measure how far you move during walks, runs, rides, or other activities.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch supports distance tracking. 95.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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    Battery life
    What it is: The typical endurance the watch can deliver on a full charge under the stated usage pattern.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=7 days

    15 day/s
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch offers a battery life of 15 day/s which is longer than that of 86.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.2% of smartwatches.
    Up to 23 days in power saving.
    Battery life in training mode
    What it is: The expected endurance while workout tracking and related training functions are active.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=36.8 h

    50 h
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch lasts 50 h in training mode which is longer than 90.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.7% of smartwatches.
    Battery life with GPS on
    What it is: The expected runtime when satellite tracking stays active throughout use.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=35 h

    50 h
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch lasts 50 h with GPS on which is longer than 93.2% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.9% of smartwatches.
    Battery power
    What it is: The battery capacity, usually measured in milliampere-hours (mAh).
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=397 mAh

    460 mAh
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch has a battery capacity of 460 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 87.2% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.4% of smartwatches.
    Charge time
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery from empty to full or to a stated percentage.
    When it matters: When you want to top up the battery quickly.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <=102 min

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    Operating system
    What it is: The software platform that runs the watch interface, apps, and core functions.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: HIGH

    Proprietary OS
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch runs Proprietary OS which is less advanced than the operating system in 53.6% of smartwatches and the same as that in 42.7% of smartwatches.
    Software update frequency
    What it is: Shows how actively the watch is still updated: regular means ongoing updates throughout active support, occasional means updates every few months or only from time to time, and ended means active software support has mostly stopped.
    When it matters: When you care how actively the watch is still supported with fixes, patches, and new features.

    Importance: MEDIUM

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    Third-party app support
    What it is: Support for installing or using apps from developers beyond the watch maker.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support third-party apps. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    Notifications
    What it is: Mirroring of calls, messages, apps, or other alerts on the watch.
    When it matters: When you want to check alerts without taking out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch supports notifications. 99.9% of smartwatches support notifications.
    Voice assistant support
    What it is: Support for a voice assistant that can answer queries or trigger actions from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want to control the watch or reply without typing.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support voice assistants. 68% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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    Cellular module
    What it is: Built-in mobile connectivity that can keep the watch online away from the phone.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not include a cellular module. 17.2% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
    SIM cards
    What it is: The number or type of SIM options the watch accepts for cellular service.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: eSIM support

    0
    GPS
    What it is: Built-in satellite positioning that lets the watch record location during outdoor activity.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch supports GPS. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    Galileo support
    What it is: Support for Galileo satellites alongside other positioning systems.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch supports Galileo navigation. 38.7% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
    Compass
    What it is: A directional sensor that helps the watch determine heading and orientation.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not include a compass. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
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    Screen size
    What it is: The diagonal measurement of the visible display area, usually expressed in inches.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1.5 inch

    1.39 inch
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch has a screen size of 1.39 inch which is smaller than the screens of 51% of smartwatches and equal to those of 9.6% of smartwatches.
    Display type
    What it is: The screen technology used by the watch, such as AMOLED, OLED, or memory-in-pixel LCD.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMOLED
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 48.8% of smartwatches and the same as that of 51.3% of smartwatches.
    Resolution
    What it is: The total number of pixels available on the watch display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=416 x 416

    454 x 454
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch has a display resolution of 454 x 454 which is higher than that of 79.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.7% of smartwatches.
    Pixel density
    What it is: The number of pixels packed into each inch of the display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=326 ppi

    462 ppi
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch has a pixel density of 462 ppi which is higher than that of 91.2% of smartwatches and equal to that of 5% of smartwatches.
    Display brightness
    What it is: The peak brightness the display can reach, usually expressed in nits.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to stay readable outdoors and in strong sunlight.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1000 nits

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    CPU speed
    What it is: The clock speed of the watch processor, usually expressed in GHz or MHz.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: Modern standard

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    Processor model
    What it is: The processor model is the chipset or SoC that powers the watch's performance, connectivity, and efficiency.
    When it matters: When you care about app responsiveness, platform generation, and long-term feature support.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: modern smartwatch chipset

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    RAM
    What it is: The amount of working memory available for apps, watch faces, and background tasks.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1 GB

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    Internal storage
    What it is: Built-in storage for apps, music, watch faces, and other local data.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8 GB

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    External memory slot
    What it is: A slot for expandable storage such as a memory card, if the watch provides one.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: LOW

    no
    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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    ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch vs the average smartwatch

    • 8 day/s longer battery life
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch offers 15 day/s of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 day/s.
      Up to 23 days in power saving.
      What it is: The typical endurance the watch can deliver on a full charge under the stated usage pattern.
      When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=7 days

      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch offers 15 day/s of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 day/s.15 day/s vs 7 day/s
    • Has blood pressure monitoring
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 21.7% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
      Measurements are for wellness guidance, not medical diagnosis.
      What it is: Blood pressure measurement or estimation features available through the watch ecosystem.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: HIGH

      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 21.7% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
    • 30 h longer GPS battery life
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (50 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
      What it is: The expected runtime when satellite tracking stays active throughout use.
      When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=35 h

      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (50 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.50 h vs 20 h
    • Has multi-sport mode
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch includes a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does not. 49.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
      What it is: A training mode designed to handle multiple sports within a single session.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch includes a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does not. 49.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
    • 160 mAh larger battery capacity
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (460 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
      What it is: The battery capacity, usually measured in milliampere-hours (mAh).
      When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=397 mAh

      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (460 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.460 mAh vs 300 mAh
    • 30 h longer training battery life
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (50 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
      What it is: The expected endurance while workout tracking and related training functions are active.
      When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=36.8 h

      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (50 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.50 h vs 20 h
    • Has barometer
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
      What it is: A pressure sensor used for altitude changes, elevation estimates, and weather-related context.
      When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    • Has sweat tracking
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch tracks perspiration, the average smartwatch does not. 11% of smartwatches track perspiration.
      What it is: Support for sweat-related sensing or estimates tied to perspiration during wear or training.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: LOW

      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch tracks perspiration, the average smartwatch does not. 11% of smartwatches track perspiration.
    • Has blood pressure monitoring
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 21.7% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
    • Has sweat tracking
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch tracks perspiration, the average smartwatch does not. 11% of smartwatches track perspiration.
    • Supports water intake tracking
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 48.2% of smartwatches track water intake.
    • Has multi-sport mode
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch includes a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does not. 49.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
    • Has barometer
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    • 8 day/s longer battery life
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch offers 15 day/s of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 day/s.
    • 30 h longer GPS battery life
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (50 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    • 160 mAh larger battery capacity
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (460 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    • 30 h longer training battery life
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (50 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    • Supports Galileo
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.7% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
    • 136 ppi higher pixel density
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (462 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    • Higher resolution
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch has a display resolution of 454x 454, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x 430.
    • 15 g lighter weight
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch is lighter than the average smartwatch (30 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    • Better band material
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch uses silicone, leather for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    • No stress monitoring
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
    • No smart scales
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 56.8% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
    • No auto activity detection
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 85.5% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
    • No coaching
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 51.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
    • No voice feedback
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 62.1% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
    • 64 fewer exercise profiles
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (16 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    • 0.8 mm thicker watch body
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch is thicker than the average smartwatch (12.4 mm vs 11.60 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.60 mm.
    • 4.4 mm wider watch width
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch is wider than the average smartwatch (46.4 mm vs 42.0 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    • 0.01 inch smaller screen size
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (1.4 inch vs 1.40 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    • No voice commands
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 64.5% of smartwatches support voice commands.
    • No voice assistant
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 68% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
    • No smart alarm
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support this feature.
      Only standard alarm functionality is available.
    • No gesture control
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support gesture control, the average smartwatch does. 78.1% of smartwatches support gesture control.
    • No speaker
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
    • 1 fewer microphones
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch includes 1 microphones.
    • No speaker
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
      What it is: An onboard speaker for calls, prompts, alarms, or media playback.
      When it matters: When you want audio, calls, or voice features on the watch itself.

      Importance: LOW

      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
    • No stress monitoring
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
      What it is: Stress estimates derived from heart rate, HRV, or similar body signals.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: HIGH

      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
    • No auto activity detection
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 85.5% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
      What it is: The ability to recognize certain workouts automatically without manual start.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 85.5% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
    • No coaching
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 51.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
      What it is: Guided training or wellness suggestions based on your data and habits.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: LOW

      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 51.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
    • No voice commands
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 64.5% of smartwatches support voice commands.
      What it is: The ability to control functions or start actions using spoken commands.
      When it matters: When you want to control the watch or reply without typing.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 64.5% of smartwatches support voice commands.
    • No voice assistant
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 68% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
      What it is: Support for a voice assistant that can answer queries or trigger actions from the wrist.
      When it matters: When you want to control the watch or reply without typing.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 68% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
    • No smart alarm
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support this feature.
      Only standard alarm functionality is available.
      What it is: A smart alarm tries to wake you during a lighter sleep phase within a chosen time window instead of at one fixed minute.
      When it matters: It matters if you wear your smartwatch overnight and want a gentler wake-up based on your sleep pattern rather than a standard fixed alarm.

      Importance: LOW

      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support this feature.
    • 1 fewer microphones
      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch includes 1 microphones.
      What it is: The count of microphones built into the watch.
      When it matters: When you want audio, calls, or voice features on the watch itself.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: >=2

      ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch includes 1 microphones.0 vs 1

    Graphic comparison of ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch and other Smartwatches

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    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch?

    • Bright and vibrant 1.39-inch AMOLED display with high resolution
    • Excellent battery life, typically lasting 12 to 14 days on a single charge
    • Lightweight and comfortable design, weighing only about 30g
    • Affordable pricing compared to many flagship competitors
    • Visually appealing user interface with bold, colorful graphics
    • Water resistance up to 5 ATM, making it suitable for swimming

    What customers dislike about ZTE Nubia Red Magic Watch?

    • Highly inaccurate GPS tracking, often misreporting workout distances significantly
    • Poor software localization with numerous typos and awkward translations in the UI and app
    • Lack of advanced health features like stress monitoring or continuous SpO2 tracking
    • The Red Magic Sports app is basic and often fails to sync data immediately
    • No built-in microphone or speaker for taking calls
    • Software stability issues, with reports of occasional system crashes and data loss
    • Limited workout data insights compared to more established fitness ecosystems

    Expert reviews

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    community.heyupnow.com
    25/09/2024

    The RedMagic GT Watch is positioned as a lightweight, budget-friendly circular smartwatch featuring a 1.39-inch AMOLED display, a stainless steel bezel, and an impressive battery life lasting up to 15 days, serving as a stylish companion for fitness tracking rather than a high-end, app-driven device. While the watch offers accurate built-in GPS and 15 sports modes, a significant...Read more

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    neowin.net
    06/06/2021

    The $99 RedMagic Watch features a high-quality 1.39-inch AMOLED display, a lightweight 30g design, and 12-to-15-day battery life. However, the experience is severely hindered by lackluster, unpolished software and an app that suffers from bugs and poor, inaccurate translations. Due to inaccurate GPS tracking, limited fitness modes, and a lack of basic features like music controls,...Read more

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    techradar.com
    07/07/2021

    The TechRadar review of the Red Magic Watch highlights a stylish, budget-friendly device featuring a 1.39-inch AMOLED display, an engaging user interface, and nearly two weeks of battery life. Despite these pros, the device suffers from major drawbacks, including highly inaccurate GPS tracking, a limited selection of 15 exercise modes, and a "catastrophic" bug that caused a...Read more

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    frandroid.com
    12/12/2020

    The Frandroid review characterizes the Nubia Watch as a "design marvel" featuring a striking 4.01-inch flexible AMOLED display, though it fails to deliver as a functional, everyday smartwatch. While boasting robust construction with aluminum and stainless steel, the 98-gram device suffers from limited, proprietary software, an outdated processor, and poor fitness tracking...Read more

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