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today (29 February 2024) announced the launch of the , its flagship-grade, full-service smartwatch with GPS, Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth connectivity. In a bid to make smartwatches resemble analogue timepieces more, the OPPO Watch X combines the OPPO with a that features a big dial and round face inside a stainless steel case. It’s topped off with on the watch face to make it more durable against scratches, too. If the OPPO Watch X’s bezels with a single straight edge and top-mounted dial look familiar, don’t worry — you’re not imagining things. It does look nearly identical to the , and that’s no surprise since both OnePlus and OPPO are .  Even its core components are identical. The OPPO Watch X uses a dual-engine architecture, featuring one for demanding workloads. It’s paired with the same that takes on background tasks. You’re also getting a 500mAh battery with a maximum of four days battery life (100 hours), which can go even further to 12 days on Power Saver Mode. OPPO said that the watch has fast charging, where a 10-minute charge can pump out 24 hours of usage. As a device with a real-time operating system ( ), the OPPO Watch X is supported on smartphones that run modern versions of Android (Android 8.0 or newer). Unfortunately, this means it’s incompatible with iPhones since Wear OS 4 is not supported on iOS. OPPO said that the Watch X offers of , even in Power Saver Mode. Together, these metrics can give you a snapshot of your current health levels without extra steps. The smartwatch also uses its 8-channel heart sensor and 16-channel blood oxygen sensor to monitor your sleep (or even short, 20-minute naps) and tell you if it detects any signs of sleep apnea. It’s also targeted at folks with an active lifestyle, since the watch supports more than 100 workout modes, with 11 of the most popular ones available at a glance. Some workouts get more customisation and granularity than others. Specific to the OPPO Watch X is a (L1 and L5) for extremely precise location tracking (suitable for cyclists), a with details like Ground Contact Time, GCT Balance, Vertical Oscillation, etc., and a (shot distribution, swing speed, etc.). Other activites, like rowing, swimming, walking, are all supported too. While you can get hold of deeper insights through OPPO’s OHealth app, the OPPO Watch X is also compatible with . This means your OPPO Watch X data can be seen alongside third-party health tracking data, like MyFitnessPal, Run Tracker, and Strava. Specs-wise, the OPPO Watch X features a AMOLED display (466 x 466 pixels resolution) with peak brightness, weighs 80g with the straps, and is also certified with IP68 water and dust resistance, on top of military durability grading. The OPPO Watch X comes in one variant, a 46mm stainless steel case. It has an official retail price of and it goes on shelves from onwards.