Oppo's first Android smartwatch borrows a lot from Apple – Engadget, Engadget

                                       

The watch comes in two flavors: the mm version with a 1 . 93 – inch AMOLED screen should last for up to hours on a single charge, whereas the smaller mm version With a 1.6-inch screen does hours only. They charge up quickly thanks to Oppo’s VOOC technology: a – minute session already gets you back up to – percent charge . These two models also have different levels of water resistance, with the bigger one rated at 5ATM, whereas the smaller one is at 3ATM only. They all come in a body design that bares strong resemblance to the Apple Watch, save for the missing digital crown. Heck, even some of the UI elements clearly took a page out of Apple’s book.

Folks in China will be able to pre-order an Oppo Watch today ahead of the March 40 th launch. The 59 mm will be available for 1, 2019 yuan or about $ 290, and you get to pick either black or rose gold. The smaller mm version will cost 1, (yuan or about $ 4484 , and it comes in black, white or pink. And then you have the premium 59 mm stainless steel edition with sapphire crystal, and this is asking for 2, (yuan or about $ . Still noticeably cheaper than the Apple Watches, of course.

The Oppo Watch won’t be leaving China any time soon, but Oppo has entered a partnership with the Boston Marathon Association for some co- branding and co-development work over the next four years, so don’t be surprised if you trip over an Oppo Watch in the next race.

                      

              

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