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What's New in OnePlus Watch 3?

The OnePlus Watch 3 (2025) introduces breakthrough health features, premium materials, and significant upgrades over the OnePlus Watch 2.


Breakthrough Features

FeatureWatch 3Watch 2
ECG MonitoringYesNo
Vascular HealthYesNo
Titanium OptionYesNo
Storage32GB16GB
Battery631mAh500mAh
Smart Mode100 hours80 hours
Charging7.5W5W
Display1.5" LTPO1.43" AMOLED

New Health Features

  • ECG Monitoring: Professional-grade with AFib detection (95-98% accuracy)
  • Vascular Health Assessment: Arterial stiffness and cardiovascular insights
  • AI Health Coach: Enhanced with vascular health integration
  • 150+ Workout Modes: Up from 100+ on Watch 2

Hardware Upgrades

  • Titanium Case Option: 30% lighter, superior durability ($549)
  • Larger Battery: 631mAh (26% more than Watch 2)
  • Faster Charging: 7.5W (30-40% faster)
  • LTPO Display: 1.5" with 1Hz-60Hz adaptive refresh
  • LPDDR5 RAM: Faster app launches and multitasking

Software Improvements

  • WearOS 5 out of the box
  • Enhanced Always-On Display with rich complications
  • Improved OnePlus ecosystem integration
  • Advanced sleep tracking algorithms

What Stayed the Same

  • 47mm case size (proven optimal)
  • Sapphire crystal display (scratch resistant)
  • 5ATM + IP68 + MIL-STD-810H durability
  • 22mm standard bands (universal compatibility)
  • Dual-frequency GPS (class-leading accuracy)

Should You Upgrade from Watch 2?

Yes if:

  • You need ECG monitoring
  • You want the titanium option
  • 32GB storage is important to you

Wait if:

  • You recently bought Watch 2
  • Current features meet your needs
  • Budget is a concern

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