Vivo Watch 3 launch: Unveiling price and specs for the ultimate wrist upgrade

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Vivo Watch 3 launch: Unveiling price and specs for the ultimate wrist upgrade (Image: vivo.com.cn)
Vivo Watch 3 launch: Unveiling price and specs for the ultimate wrist upgrade (Image: vivo.com.cn)

Delhi : On Monday, the Vivo X100 line of smartphones and the Vivo Watch 3 were introduced in China. The Vivo Watch 2, which debuted in December 2021, is replaced by the smartwatch. The Watch has a 505mAh battery and a BES2700BP SoC module. It has a 1.43-inch AMOLED screen and is powered by BlueOS from Vivo. The eSIM and Bluetooth versions of the smart wearable come in four different colour variations. There are two types of watch straps available: leather and soft rubber.

Details and features of the Vivo Watch 3

With support for always-on displays, the 1.43-inch AMOLED display on the Vivo Watch 3 has a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels. A BES2700BP SoC with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage powers the wristwatch. Running on Vivo's proprietary BlueOS, or Blue River Operating System, it has an app store pre-installed. In addition to 10 watch faces, Vivo's Jovi assistant is also included in BlueOS.

The Star Ring health sensor, which features an optical heart rate and a blood oxygen sensor, is included with the wearable health monitor. A sleep tracker, a running coach, and support for over 100 sports modes are also included in the Vivo Watch 3. The 505mAh battery that powers the Vivo Watch 3 is said to last up to 7 days when using the eSIM version and up to 16 days when using Bluetooth alone. The watch has a microphone and speaker for voice calls. A 5ATM water resistance certification is also included.

LTE via eSIM, Bluetooth 5.2 LE, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, Beidou, and NFC for payments are all supported on the Vivo Watch 3. Without the straps, the watch weighs 36 grammes. Its dimensions are 46.1 x 46.1 x 13.75 mm.

Cost and availability of the Vivo Watch 3

The colour possibilities for the Vivo Watch 3 include Chen Yehei (Black), Bright Moon, Moonlight White, and Starlight (which is Chinese for "star"). There are four different variations of the smartwatch available for pre-order on the Vivo China website. The day it goes on sale is November 21.

The Vivo Watch 3 with a leather band is advertised at CNY 1,199 (about Rs. 13,700), while the Bluetooth model with a soft rubber band is priced at CNY 1,099 (about Rs. 12,600). However, the eSIM-compatible leather and soft rubber strap alternatives cost CNY 1,299 (about Rs. 14,900) and 1,399 (about Rs. 16,000), respectively.