After much anticipation and speculation, the highly awaited OnePlus Watch 2 has finally been revealed. Unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, this smartwatch boasts a unique feature that sets it apart from its competitors – its impressive battery life.
OnePlus is claiming “up to 100 hours in full Smart Mode.”
This is a crucial feature for any smartwatch entering a market as established as the one for wearable technology. In order to make a splash and capture the attention of not just their devoted fanbase, but also potential consumers, a device must offer something unique and different. It must stand out among the devices made by industry giants such as Apple, Samsung, and Google.
With a focus on longevity, the OnePlus Watch 2’s battery is truly its selling point. While the original smartwatch had some noteworthy qualities, its battery life was not one of them. The company claims that this new device offers “up to 100 hours in full Smart Mode,” and although we must take this with a grain of salt, it is still an impressive feat.
But what does “regular use” mean in terms of this battery life? In order to fully understand the capabilities of the OnePlus Watch 2, we must wait for review units to be released and see how its battery holds up in real-world scenarios.
OnePlus has enlisted the help of Google’s Wear OS team to assist with optimizing battery life. As Google’s John Renaldi explains, “We’ve made significant updates to Wear OS’ hybrid interface to support new capabilities that run on OnePlus’ innovative Dual-Engine Architecture.” This collaboration allows the watch to seamlessly switch between a high-performance engine and a more power-efficient one, providing a feature-rich experience with extended battery life.
The device has two chips that it toggles between in order to achieve maximum battery life – the familiar Snapdragon W5 and the more efficient BES 2700 MCU. This is similar to the strategy used by Apple in their Apple Watch, which also boasts impressive battery life.
For those times when battery life is running low, the OnePlus Watch 2 offers a Power Saving Mode. However, this mode disables much more than Apple’s Power Saving Mode. According to the company, WearOS apps and the Always On Display will not work while the device is in Power Saving Mode. Certain features, such as messaging and exercise modes, will still be available but with limited functionality in order to preserve battery life.
All these impressive features come at a cost, however. The OnePlus Watch 2 has a price tag of $300, nearly double that of its predecessor. This puts it in direct competition with devices from Apple and Samsung, signifying that OnePlus is targeting a different segment of the market.
In conclusion, the OnePlus Watch 2 is making a statement in the smartwatch world with its focus on battery life and collaboration with Google. As it begins shipping next month, we can only wait and see if it truly lives up to its promises and becomes a contender in the competitive industry of wearable technology.
