The Oppo Watch, Oppo’s second smartwatch, was formally launched. This device is nearly an exact clone of the Apple Watch, just like the original model that debuted in China in March. However, rather than releasing the watch with the original Android-based software, Oppo is introducing it with an updated version of Wear OS. The Watch will initially go on sale in India before moving on to the UK and a number of other nations, however the company has not yet disclosed information regarding its availability in the US.

There will be three types available: a 41mm model with WiFi only, a 46mm model with WiFi, and a 46mm model with LTE via eSIM. The WiFi model will retail for £229 in the UK, while the LTE model will cost £329.

While the 41mm variant is flat, the larger Oppo Watch features twin curved edges that the company refers to as a “flexible AMOLED,” despite the fact that it looks a lot like the Apple Watch. You’ll receive a large 1.91-inch or 1.6-inch 1,000-nit touchscreen that should be easy to read in direct sunlight, depending on the size you select.

With its 300mAh battery, the smaller model should be able to function as a smartwatch for up to 24 hours under normal conditions and 14 days when placed in power saver mode.

With its 300mAh battery, the smaller model should be able to function as a smartwatch for up to 24 hours under normal conditions and 14 days when placed in power saver mode. The larger Watch, on the other hand, has a 430mAh battery that should last 36 hours while using WiFi. Oppo anticipates that the cellular option would last up to 30 hours, but LTE will clearly draw more from the battery. Whether it’s WiFi or LTE, the 46mm should stay in Power Saver for 21 days.

These modes are comparable to those found in Wear OS devices driven by the Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset, allowing the watch to continue operating on low battery while displaying the time and counting your steps. However, Oppo is marginally more useful because it also provides features like heart rate tracking and notifications in its Power Saver mode.

The company’s modifications to Wear OS on the Oppo Watch are what I find most fascinating about it. Oppo’s default watch face shows your steps walked and calories burnt, but it’s not just about personalizing watch faces. Additionally, the Oppo Watch tracks your health stats slightly better than the typical Wear OS watch thanks to the HeyTap Health app. For instance, you’ll receive guided training sessions, quick workout tutorial videos, and sleep tracking. Swimming enthusiasts will love the up to 5 ATM water resistance, while runners will value the embedded GPS for route planning.