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Phone Arena
23-07-2025
- Phone Arena
Forget the Galaxy Watch 8, this WearOS watch crushes it where it matters most
Galaxy Watch 8 The new health features? Gimmicks. Gemini on a smartwatch? Eh, Google Assistant is good enough already, and I'm not going to start generating poems and spreadsheets on my smartwatch using the The new health features? Gimmicks. Gemini on a smartwatch? Eh, Google Assistant is good enough already, and I'm not going to start generating poems and spreadsheets on my smartwatch using the Gemini AI anyway. The most essential feature of any smartwatch hasn't been improved at all: battery life still leaves a lot to be desired. Lackluster battery life is an essential Samsung feature these days And that's the main reason why Samsung's smartwatches are cool devices, but they can't never substitute the smartwatch I have on my wrist. Indeed, with a battery life around 40 hours with compromises like always-on display turned off, neither the Galaxy Watch 8 nor the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic can stack up to the OnePlus Watch 3 which I've been using ever since it was released and is easily my favorite smartwatch of all time. Receive the latest editorials Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy The OnePlus Watch 3 combines the functionality of Google's WearOS with truly awesome battery life. It normally lasts me around five days between charges with the always-on display turned off (which should honestly be turned off on all smartwatches), and you can't really match that with any Galaxy smartwatch out there. But that's only if you use the smartwatch in its "Smart Mode". See, the OnePlus Watch 3 actually has two processors inside, each running a different operating system. WearOS runs on a Snapdragon W5 chip, while the RTOS operating system is offloaded to a significantly more power-efficient chipset that doubles the battery life up to two weeks. I will repeat for the people in the back, two weeks. A total game-changer. Yes, some features are missing in the power-saving mode, but the general ones like notifications, basic health monitoring, and workouts work as intended. That's what most people will be using the smartwatch for after the honeymoon period wanes, and I can tell you for a fact that I've actually misplaced the charging puck for the watch a couple of times as I simply don't need to use it that often. Recommended Stories And you're also correct that you can't really use any of OnePlus' latest smartwatches with the iPhone. But guess what, you can't really use the Galaxy Watch lineup as well. Even worse is the fact that some of Samsung's best health features are only available on Galaxy devices. Taking an ECG reading or your blood pressure requires the Samsung Health Monitor app, which is only available on the Samsung Store, so you're out of luck if you're using any other Android phone Meanwhile, all the OnePlus Watch 3 features are available on any Android device, which is another win for me. Design gimmicks instead of actual improvements and features Instead of focusing on what most smartwatch users have been clamoring for, well, forever, one of the largest Android manufacturers out there once again chose to chase appearances instead of delivering sensible upgrades when it comes to battery life and longevity. While it expects people to "ooh" and "aah" about its new squircle design language and rotating hardware bezel (which is now too stiff and not pleasant to use), Samsung should have taken a page out of OnePlus' book and "copied" one of the core features of the company's smartwatch lineup. OnePlus Watches have had dual-engine architecture since early 2024 with the OnePlus Watch 2, and the benefits to the battery life have been obvious from day one. To me, it's crystal clear that the current blueprint for a modern smartwatch, be it a Galaxy or an Apple Watch, is lagging behind what OnePlus has been cooking for the past year and a half. We keep getting questionable new health features that don't really seem to be resonating with regular Joe smartwatch users, while the essential and eternal question about smartwatch battery life remains unanswered by neither Samsung, Apple, nor Google. At the same time, OnePlus has clearly provided a working solution that delivers tangible real-life results. Galaxy Watch 8 generation or wait for Apple to release the No need to ponder getting thegeneration or wait for Apple to release the Apple Watch Series 11 . For me, it's clear that if you're looking for a smartwatch to get in 2025, you can save yourself the hassle. Instead of shortlisting devices and choosing which one to pick between the majority of available smartwatches out there, and just go ahead and get the OnePlus Watch 3 or the smaller OnePlus Watch 43mm , which offers slightly worse battery life but a slimmer build. Get a Motorola Razr 2025 for just $199.99! Switch to a 2-month Total 5G or 5G+ plan with Total Wireless and score this foldable deal. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer Samsung figuratively lit the summer of 2025 on fire with its latest device releases. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldables are actually decent now, while the Galaxy Watch 8 andClassic deliver a pretty major paradigm shift, especially in the design department. Samsung has decided to go with a universal design language moving forward, and… that's pretty much it when it comes to notable new features.
Elle
08-07-2025
- Elle
The Tech Brand Putting Good Design At The Centre
There's nothing quite like slipping into a piece of clothing that fits so well, you'd think it was tailor-made for you. Imagine: it falls to the perfect length, offers just the right amount of stretch and features hidden pockets exactly where you need them. We all know the value of good design in our wardrobe – whether it's the perfect practical staple, a beautiful show-stopper, or the holy grail: those that combine both. Good design is also (we hope) abundant in your home, whether in your furniture choices, or the devices and appliances you use on a daily basis. Many of us give less consideration to the latter – we buy technology for the convenience it offers, not for aesthetics. But tech brand OnePlus believes that the two are intertwined. 'Whether it's a smartphone, tablet, or pair of earbuds, we're always staying grounded in what really matters to people,' says Celina Shi, chief marketing officer of OnePlus Europe. Take the OnePlus Nord 5, for example: epitomising the brand's commitment to purpose-driven design, it boasts an impressively thin 8.1mm form, is shaped with smoothed-out edges and is built to a super lightweight finish. All developments, Shi points out, that came in response to community wants: 'This device brings together sleek aesthetics and durability to give our users the practicality they want'. Here the idea of good design as a response to problem solving is clear as day – just as the raincoat became more compact to make corralling it around easier, so the OnePlus smartphone gets a slimmer finish to make it easier to hand. But it isn't all form and no functionality. Shi says that 'speed, intuitive design and efficiency' are at the heart of all the brand's choices – in keeping with its guiding mantra: never settle. As such the OnePlus Nord 5 has a new built-in AI system powered by an ultra-fast processor, speeding up tasks such as photo editing (you can remove unwanted objects in photos with a few taps of the magic eraser) and even shopping (circle any image and the AI will track it down through an intelligent search feature). The same can be said for the impressive OnePlus CE5 device, an equally sleek phone that's built to never back down. No, literally – its industry-leading battery power promises to keep you going for longer without reaching for a charging plug. That means business ticks along as usual during long commutes and late evenings. 'Our ethos is simple: to elevate everyday tasks and create a seamless user experience,' says Shi. This is evident throughout its range: the OnePlus Watch 3 43mm is a smartwatch that delivers intuitive fitness support in a compact package; the versatile OnePlus Pad 3 tablet is the on-the-go companion putting AI at your fingertips; and the OnePlus Buds 4 wireless earbuds are the adaptive wearables that take noise cancellation seriously. All three are characterised by an elegant, unfussy aesthetic, with clear thought given to how they work together to enhance the user experience. Where some innovations come as a direct response to practical needs (note the OnePlus Watch 3 43mm's slimmer strap offering a more secure fit on smaller wrists), others nod to the brand's own intuitive understanding of where the future of technology is going. A tablet that's built with a super fast OS system for work-turned-streaming on the go? It's a yes. Earbuds that deliver super-high quality sound and slip into even the teeniest of handbags? Sign us up. As Shi reiterates, 'Our approach has always been and will remain human-centric – a focus on designing technology that never settles in its commitment to real-world relevance.' It's no wonder then, that OnePlus' ecosystem of products are proving popular in a world that values good design. Explore the full range of OnePlus products
GSM Arena
08-07-2025
- GSM Arena
OnePlus introduces Buds 4 and Watch 3 43mm
Michail, 08 July 2025 OnePlus had its summer launch event today where we saw the debut of the Nord 5 series but they weren't the only new devices announced on stage. We also got the OnePlus Watch 3 43mm edition and the OnePlus Buds 4 wireless earbuds OnePlus Watch 3 43mm If the original 46mm OnePlus Watch 3 seemed too big, then the new 43mm version should be easier on the wrist. As the name implies, this is an identical smartwatch but with a 43mm casing. This means the display has shrunk to 1.32-inches (still 60Hz AMOLED) and the overall weight is down to 36.8 grams vs 49.7grams on the larger OnePlus Watch 3. The watch features a stainless-steel casing alongside IP68 ingress protection and comes with a new set of 130mm-210mm straps. As for connectivity, you can only pick up the new watch in a single Bluetooth/WiFi-only trim. OnePlus Watch 3 43mm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 paired with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. The software side is covered by Google Wear OS 5 and a real-time operating system (RTOS) for less demanding tasks. What has changed is the battery capacity, which is now rated at 354mAh. OnePlus claims you should expect up to 60 hours of usage. OnePlus Watch 3 43mm in Black Steel and Silver Steel OnePlus Watch 3 43mm comes in Black Steel and Silver Steel colors and retails for €299/£269/INR 5,999. It is already available from the official OnePlus website. OnePlus Buds 4 OnePlus Buds 4 are the brand's latest wireless earbuds. They pack dual drivers featuring an 11mm woofer and 6mm tweeter alongside dual DACs. OnePlus also custom-tuned the sound profile with the Golden Sound team and is offering a Sound Master EQ. Buds 4 offer dynamic active noise cancellation (ANC) with up to 55dB noise reduction and support LHDC 5.0 high-resolution audio streaming and 3D spatial audio. Buds 4 are rated at up to 11 hours of battery endurance with ANC off, with the case extending the total run time to 45 hours. OnePlus Buds 4 in Zen Green and Storm Gray OnePlus Buds 4 come in Zen Green and Storm Gray colors. Pricing is set at €119/£119/INR 5,999 and they are already on open sale from the brand's official website. OnePlus Watch 3 43mm • OnePlus Buds 4
Phone Arena
08-07-2025
- Phone Arena
OnePlus Watch 3 43mm Review: The compact battery champ
How can you stand out in the smartwatch space where Apple Watches, Samsung Galaxy Watches, and Garmin devices already have their loyal fan base? OnePlus thinks it can do something better: a true smartwatch with double the battery life of an Apple Watch or a Galaxy Watch. And now, after first releasing that earlier with the 46mm OnePlus Watch 3, the company is back with the OnePlus 3 43mm, a much more compact watch that still retains its battery advantage. The OnePlus Watch 3 43mm is stylish and elegant, but it's also lightweight and compact, which you could not say about the larger version. The secret behind its longer battery life is a dual-engine architecture. The watch automatically switches between a low-power chip and a regular one without you ever noticing, maximizing battery efficiency. Add to that solid GPS performance, good heart rate accuracy, and all the essential workouts, and you have a very enticing Wear OS watch. Is that a recipe destined for success, or should OnePlus just not bother with smaller wearables? Stainless-steel case Elevated digital crown that rotates 354mAh battery (compared to 631mAh on 46mm model) Standard use battery life of 60 hours (vs five days on 46mm model) Lots of good-looking watch faces (but don't use them if you want the best battery life) Very fast charging (10 minute charge gives you 24 hours of use) The 43mm OnePlus Watch 3 comes in two colors: Silver Steel and Black Steel, with a matching color fluoroelastomer strap. The shiny stainless-steel body definitely elevates the look of this watch. The key here, however, is the smaller size and lighter weight. This is the perfect watch size for smaller wrists, and it is extremely comfortable to wear for longer periods of time, including sleep. As far as hardware specs go, here's what the OnePlus Watch 3 43mm gives you: OnePlus Watch 3 43mm and its accessories (Image by PhoneArena) Inside the OnePlus Watch 3 box, you will find the following: OnePlus Watch 3 Charging base Strap User Manual USB-C charging cable The new smaller-sized version of the OnePlus Watch 3 is a more compact and significantly more elegant take on the company's larger smartwatch. Measuring 43mm across and devoid of the rugged and more masculine aesthetics of the regular OnePlus Watch 3, this new arrival to the smartwatch scene is sleeker and more elegant, with a flat design that makes it appear significantly smaller than it actually is. Weighing just 59 gr with the stock strap, the OnePlus Watch 3 43mm is super easy to wear; sometimes you wouldn't even feel that it's on your wrist. Although it would fit male wrists nicely, this one wouldn't look out of touch on a female wrist, which is something I can't say about the original OnePlus Watch 3—that one was obviously a masculine smartwatch. The rotating digital crown is here, but the smartwatch lacks the elevated side bezel on the right, so the crown appears to be sticking out awkwardly a bit. The smaller-sized extra button is placed on the lower-right side of the case. The case is a stainless-steel one and doesn't have a large bezel like the titanium one on the bigger OnePlus Watch 3. Speaking of the screen, we have a slightly slanted 1.32-inch AMOLED display with a decent sharpness of 352ppi (way above what Apple considers "Retina," for example). There's no sapphire here, just regular 2.5D glass. The peak brightness is fine but is significantly lower than most other smartwatches, including the original OnePlus Watch 3. It maxes out at 1,000 nits, which pales in comparison with the 2,200-nit peak brightness of the larger model. This means you might have some legibility issues in very bright environments. Just like its bigger brother, the new OnePlus Watch 3 boasts an IP68 rating along with 5ATM water resistance. Missing here is the MIL-STD-801H shockproof rating that the OnePlus Watch 3 had. This means that you should pamper this one and try to avoid bumping into edges, corners, and boulders. The watch comes in Silver Steel and Black Steel, and the lighter version is definitely aimed at the more feminine part of the populace, while the darker version could be comfortably worn by men as well. OnePlus Watch 3 43mm in Black Steel and Silver Steel colors The OnePlus Watch 3 43mm doesn't introduce a new band attachment mechanism. It features standard 18mm lugs, allowing you to swap the stock fluoroelastomer band with any 18mm one you might have lying around. The stock band has a nice quick-release mechanism, and we see nothing wrong with OnePlus keeping things simple. OnePlus Watch 3 Software & Features Just like the OnePlus Watch 3, the smaller version also comes with two chipsets and two operating systems. In smart mode, the watch is run by a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chip with Google's WearOS 5 on deck. In this mode, you can use the watch normally, download apps, and enjoy all features on deck. When the battery level falls beyond a certain percentage, or if you deliberately enable the power-saver mode, the BES2800BP chip and the RTOS operating system take the reins. While visually the interface doesn't differ too much from the WearOS one, but you only have access to more rudimentary and basic functionalities. Most watch faces are replaced with basic ones, third-party apps and tiles are unavailable, some complications may fail to showcase data, SOS calls are unavailable, and most accessibility features are disabled. Only workouts and most health features are available, and you can still receive notifications. This mode extends the battery life up to a week here, which is pretty much unmatched. Back to smart mode, most of the features of the OnePlus Watch 3 are still available on the new version. For example, you get customizable new video/photo watch faces, while stock watch faces are way more customizable than on the OnePlus Watch 2 generation. Performance is pretty decent. In smart mode, the OnePlus Watch 3 43mm treats us to a fluid interface with more than enough responsiveness. There's 2GB of RAM and a generous amount of 32GB of storage, which is more than enough to store all your music, apps, and other data. The wearable is only compatible with Android devices, with the OHealth app acting as a software hub for all features and health-related data. As before, you can't use this smartwatch with an iPhone. The activity loadout is similar to the one on the OnePlus Watch 3, including more than a hundred different sports and activities, including eleven professional sports. Tracking each activity gives you a data-rich dashboard that can be customized with the type of data you wish to see. In running, for example, you get cadence, stride length, GTC (ground contact time), vertical amplitude, vertical stride, running power, and more. When tracking tennis, you get to see your swing speed, total strokes, serve, forehand, and backhand data. Swimming lets you track your 100-meter pace, number of laps, distance, swolf, and number of strokes. Walking lets you track your distance, number of steps, and cadence. The OnePlus Watch 3 43mm comes with a GPS that supports all the essential technologies, like Galileo, Beidou, GLONASS, QZSS, and GPS itself. The problem here is the fact that the GPS is a single-band one, which could introduce some issues when tracking your activities in dense metropolitan areas. The larger OnePlus Watch 3 comes with dual L1+L5 GPS, which is better-suited to accurately measure your activities in the city jungle. The omnidirectional antenna from the larger Watch 3 also seems to be missing here, probably due to space constraints. Sleep tracking Like its bigger brother, the OnePlus Watch 3 43mm comes with very detailed sleep tracking reporting. Your sleep gets broken down into the four main categories: deep sleep, light sleep, REM, and awake duration. Each category shows your result compared against the ideal length, which lets you identify issues with your sleep. For every one of your sleep sessions, you get awarded a Sleep Score, naps included. The smartwatch will also track your vital signs during sleep, monitoring your respiratory rate, and even identify breathing problems and detect snoring if you enable the respective feature. This watch lacks some of the core OnePlus Watch 3 health features, like ECG, Vascular Age, and 60S Health Check-in. That one required you to hold your finger on the digital crown for a minute to give you a complete report of all your health and wellness metrics, like hearth health, arterial stiffness, breathing issues, and more. The new feature coming with the smaller OnePlus Watch 3 is female cycle tracking. It can predict upcoming menstrual cycles and ovulation windows, while users can log in symptoms and other changes. I assume it works alright. Just like the larger watch, mental health monitoring is fairly important here. The watch will take your heart rate variability, heart rate, and your activity levels throughout the day to deliver an estimation of your physical and mental health. The interface of the respective Mind and Body tile is updated with more friendly graphics, making it easier to track your moods. I noticed that the new watch thinks I am way less stressed than its predecessor did, which is peculiar. I haven't had any major changes in my lifestyle, so it could either be a false positive or OnePlus has changed the algorithms, behind the feature; I shall report back if I notice a correlation. The 43mm version of the OnePlus Watch 3 comes with a 354mAh battery, notably smaller than the massive 631mAh one on the larger OnePlus Watch 3. Interestingly, battery life is halved across the board in comparison with the larger wearable. OnePlus says we should expect up to 60 hours in smart mode and up to a week of usage in power-saver mode, while the larger watch offers up to 120 hours in smart mode and up to two weeks when you enable the power-saving mode. This data is pretty consistent in my experience, and while everyone uses their wearables differently, I get around two and a half days out of the OnePlus Watch 3, with always-on display disabled and with all the sleep-tracking bells and whistles enabled. Don't get me wrong, the battery life is still great here, but it's less impressive than the OnePlus Watch 3. Still, regular Apple Watches and Galaxy Watches still can't hold a candle to this wearable. Charging is super fast thanks to the 10W VOOC wireless-charging puck. It takes just an hour to fully charge the wearable, but a quick 10-minute charge is more than enough to get you enough power to last through the day. Like the larger watch, you can make and take calls with the OnePlus Watch 3 43mm. Audio is fairly decent, with the quality sufficient and the loudness fairly good. The haptics are strong, but once again a bit too high-pitched and distracting for my taste. I miss the stronger thump of an Apple Watch or a Galaxy Watch here, but for the most part, the haptics are okay. Naturally, it's Samsung's smartwatches that are the most popular among the Android crowd, and rightly so: they pair friendly design with great health and wellness features. However, their battery life won't be comparable to the OnePlus Watch 3 43mm, which will most certainly have them beat. The upcoming Apple Watch Series 11 , on the other hand, also won't be able to match the great battery life of this here OnePlus smartwatch. An Apple Watch naturally fits extremely nicely into the Apple ecosystem, and has all the health and fitness features you might want. No two ways about it, the OnePlus Watch 3 43mm is a compromise in most areas, offering a slightly worse experience in comparison with the standard OnePlus Watch 3. The most essential feature of any smartwatch, the battery life, is halved here, mostly due to the design constraints. Some not-so-essential but still nice-to-have health features are missing, and the watch can't get as bright as its bigger brother, which is something you'd have to learn to live with. Then again, when you compare this OnePlus Watch against the non-OnePlus WearOS competition, it shines rather brightly. It has better battery life than most WearOS devices you might get, an equal feature and functionality set, and a design language that's super lovely! Another ongoing criticism with OnePlus' smartwatches is the lack of a cellular version for sale: regardless of what you do with your watch, you will need to have your Android phone close by; otherwise, you're left with a digital watch that merely tracks your steps. Would I recommend getting this one? Yes, despite its flaws, it's excellent value for money, especially if you're sick of super-large smartwatches.
GSM Arena
08-07-2025
- GSM Arena
OnePlus introduces Buds 4 and Watch 3 43mm
OnePlus had its summer launch event today where we saw the debut of the Nord 5 series but they weren't the only new devices announced on stage. We also got the OnePlus Watch 3 43mm edition and the OnePlus Buds 4 wireless earbuds OnePlus Watch 3 43mm If the original 46mm OnePlus Watch 3 seemed too big, then the new 43mm version should be easier on the wrist. As the name implies, this is an identical smartwatch but with a 43mm casing. This means the display has shrunk to 1.32-inches (still 60Hz AMOLED) and the overall weight is down to 36.8 grams vs 49.7grams on the larger OnePlus Watch 3. The watch features a stainless-steel casing alongside IP68 ingress protection and comes with a new set of 130mm-210mm straps. As for connectivity, you can only pick up the new watch in a single Bluetooth/WiFi-only trim. OnePlus Watch 3 43mm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 paired with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. The software side is covered by Google Wear OS 5 and a real-time operating system (RTOS) for less demanding tasks. What has changed is the battery capacity, which is now rated at 354mAh. OnePlus claims you should expect up to 60 hours of usage. OnePlus Watch 3 43mm in Black Steel and Silver Steel OnePlus Watch 3 43mm comes in Black Steel and Silver Steel colors and retails for €299/£269/INR 5,999. It is already available from the official OnePlus website. OnePlus Buds 4 OnePlus Buds 4 are the brand's latest wireless earbuds. They pack dual drivers featuring an 11mm woofer and 6mm tweeter alongside dual DACs. OnePlus also custom-tuned the sound profile with the Golden Sound team and is offering a Sound Master EQ. Buds 4 offer dynamic active noise cancellation (ANC) with up to 55dB noise reduction and support LHDC 5.0 high-resolution audio streaming and 3D spatial audio. Buds 4 are rated at up to 11 hours of battery endurance with ANC off, with the case extending the total run time to 45 hours. OnePlus Buds 4 in Zen Green and Storm Gray OnePlus Buds 4 come in Zen Green and Storm Gray colors. Pricing is set at €119/£119/INR 5,999 and they are already on open sale from the brand's official website. OnePlus Watch 3 43mm • OnePlus Buds 4
