OnePlus Watch 3 vs Watch 2: Should You Upgrade?

Feature	Details
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1
Display	1.5-inch AMOLED
Battery	631mAh
Storage	32GB
RAM	2GB
Operating System	Wear OS 5 + RTOS
Water Resistance	5ATM + IP68
Weight	49g (without strap)

Design and Dimensions 🎨

Feature	Details
Height	46.6mm
Width	46.6mm
Thickness	11.5mm
Weight	49g (without strap), 80g (with strap)
Build Material	Stainless Steel + Titanium Bezel
Colours	Obsidian Titanium, Emerald Titanium
Waterproof	Yes
Water Resistant	5ATM (50 meters)
IP68	Yes
Ruggedness	MIL-STD-810H certified

Display 📺

Feature	Details
Display Type	AMOLED
Screen Size	1.5 inches
Resolution	466 x 466 pixels
Peak Brightness	2,200 nits
Refresh Rate	1-60Hz (variable)
Aspect Ratio	1:1
Pixel Density	326 ppi
Screen Protection	2D Sapphire Crystal
Bezel-less Display	No
Touch Screen	Yes
HDR 10 / HDR+ Support	No

Performance ⚡

Feature	Details
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1
CPU	Quad-core
Operating System	Wear OS 5 + RTOS
Software Support	3 years of updates
Architecture	Dual-engine (W5 + BES2800)
Fabrication	4nm
Graphics	Adreno 702
RAM	2GB
RAM Type	LPDDR3

Battery 🔋

Feature	Details
Capacity	631mAh
Battery Type	NanoStack Silicon
Removable	No
Charging Type	Magnetic charging
Quick Charging	Yes (24hrs in 10 mins)
Charging Time	60 mins for full charge
USB Type-C	Yes (via charging dock)

Camera 📸

Feature	Details
Main Camera	Not available
Camera Setup	None
Resolution	N/A
Primary Camera	N/A
Autofocus	N/A
OIS	N/A
Flash	N/A
LED Flash	N/A
Image Resolution	N/A
ISO Control	N/A
Shooting Modes	N/A
HDR	N/A
Face Detection	N/A
Touch to Focus	N/A
Video Recording	N/A
Video Recording Features	N/A
Front Camera	Not available
Camera Setup	None
Autofocus	N/A
Video Recording	N/A

Storage 💾

Feature	Details
Internal Memory	32GB
Expandable Memory	No
Available Storage	~28GB (after system use)
USB OTG	No

Network & Connectivity 📡

Feature	Details
SIM Slot(s)	None
SIM Size	N/A
Network Support	No cellular
VoLTE	No
SIM 1	N/A
SIM 2	N/A
5G Bands	N/A
GPRS	No
EDGE	No
SAR Value	N/A
Wi-Fi	Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.2
GPS	Yes, Dual-frequency (L1 + L5)
NFC	Yes
USB Connectivity	No (charging only)
USB Charging	Yes

Multimedia 🎶

Feature	Details
FM Radio	No
Stereo Speakers	No
Loudspeaker	Yes
Audio Jack	No
Audio Features	Bluetooth audio support

Sensors 🧭

Feature	Details
Fingerprint Sensor	No
Fingerprint Sensor Position	N/A
Fingerprint Sensor Type	N/A
Other Sensors	Heart rate, SpO2, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Temperature, Barometer

Fingerprint and Facelock 🔒

Feature	Details
Fingerprint Sensor	No
Facelock	No

Sound 🔊

Feature	Details
Loudspeaker	Yes
Stereo Speakers	No
Audio Features	Clear call quality

Ports 🔌

Feature	Details
Ports	Magnetic charging dock
USB Type-C	Yes (via dock)

Software 💻

Feature	Details
Operating System	Wear OS 5 + RTOS
Software Support	3 years of updates

Launch 🗓

Feature	Details
Launch Date	February 18, 2025
Announcement	February 10, 2025

Processor 🖥

Feature	Details
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1
CPU	Quad-core
Fabrication	4nm

Other Important Features ✨

Feature	Details
Health Check-In	60-second scan (March 2025 update)
Fall Detection	Yes
Sleep Tracking	Advanced (temp, snoring, SpO2)
Sports Modes	100+ (11 pro modes)
Crown Functionality	Rotating for navigation

Price (INR) 💰

Feature	Details
Price	₹27,500 (approx. $329.99 USD)

Availability on Stores 🏪

Feature	Details
Stores	OnePlus.com, Amazon, Offline Retail
Availability	Pre-order now, ships April 2025

Pros and Cons 👍👎

Pros	Cons
Amazing 5-day battery	No LTE option yet
Bright, big display	Only one size (46mm)
New health features	No ECG in the US
Durable build	Android-only compatibility

Top Competitors 🏆

Competitor	Key Difference
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7	Smaller size, LTE option
Google Pixel Watch 3	Two sizes, deeper Fitbit integration
Apple Watch Series 10	iOS-only, ECG available