After months of leaks, OnePlus last week teased its first Nord-branded smartwatch, the OnePlus Nord Watch. Unlike the OnePlus Watch, the Nord Watch is a budget offering focused on fitness tracking. The wearable should go official in the next few days, but OnePlus has already revealed some of its key specs. This is a highlight of the company as it helps generate more hype around the device.
OnePlus Nord Watch’s official page confirms that the wearable will feature a 1.78-inch 60Hz AMOLED display with a rated peak brightness of 500 nits. It will come with 105 sports modes, including the ability to track activities like yoga and cricket. For customization, OnePlus will give the watch access to more than 100+ watch faces. They won’t come preloaded on the wearable though. Instead, you’ll have to download them from the companion N Health app that’s available for both iOS and Android.
Leaked images of the OnePlus Watch retail box (via 91 Mobile) have revealed more details about it. The watch will apparently weigh 54 grams and have a button on the right side for navigation purposes. It’s similar to the Apple Watch’s digital crown, but it’s unclear whether it will rotate or not. The watch is priced at Rs 6,999 ($93) in the box. It will likely be cheaper than that and could retail around Rs 4,999 ($65), a price point that was rumored months ago. And the lower price means the Nord Watch won’t run Wear OS. Instead, expect it to feature LiteOS, just like other wearables in this price range.
The original OnePlus Watch was a major failure and was widely panned for its poor experience. Since then, the company has dabbled with fitness bands, but those too have been below par. It remains to be seen if OnePlus has learned from its mistakes with the Nordwatch.
