OnePlus Watch 3 With Smaller Screen, Lighter Build and LTE Reportedly in Development

LTE support is missing from the recently launched global variant of OnePlus Watch 3.

Advertisement
Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 25 February 2025 13:32 IST
Highlights
  • Smaller-sized OnePlus Watch 3 may be in development for smaller wrists
  • The 46mm variant is considered too heavy for some users
  • The company also aims to launch an LTE version for global markets soon
OnePlus Watch 3 With Smaller Screen, Lighter Build and LTE Reportedly in Development

OnePlus Watch 3 sports a 1.5-inch LTPO screen with always-on display functionality

Photo Credit: OnePlus

A new variant of the OnePlus Watch 3 with cellular connectivity and a different size is in development and is anticipated to be launched later this year, according to a report. The Watch 3 was launched last week as the company's flagship smartwatch and the successor to the OnePlus Watch 2. So far, only a single-size variant of the watch has been introduced and that too without LTE support, but that may soon change.

OnePlus Watch 3 With Cellular Connectivity in Development

In a conversation with Wareable, Dr. Leo Zhang, the Head of R & D at the OnePlus Health Lab revealed that the company is currently developing a small-sized OnePlus Watch 3. The currently available variant's case measures 46mm and the watch itself weighs approximately 80g.

As per the official, this means that the OnePlus Watch 3 “remains heavy for a small wrist and that this typically affects women”, emphasising that they will “fix that this year”. Further, it is also expected to offer LTE support, a feature that is missing from the flagship watch. Zhang stated that the company offers an LTE variant in China but not in the global markets as it needs to “work with carriers so users can put in an eSIM and have a data plan.”

While details remain scarce, the purported smartwatch may be introduced as the OnePlus Watch 3R, building upon the OnePlus Watch 2R from last year which had a weight advantage courtesy of a different build material. At 59g, the smartwatch also weighs significantly less than its flagship counterpart despite offering almost similar features. The purported smaller-sized OnePlus Watch 3 is also likely to follow in similar footsteps.

Advertisement

OnePlus Watch 3 Specifications

The OnePlus Watch 3 is equipped with a 1.5-inch (460x460 pixels) LTPO AMOLED display with 2,200 nits of peak brightness. The screen is protected by a sapphire crystal glass and it also features titanium alloy bezels for enhanced protection. The watch gets MIL-STD-810H certification along with IP68 rating against dust and water ingress and water resistance up to a depth of 5 ATM.

It is powered by the Snapdragon W5 processor along with a BES2800BP MCU, with 32GB of onboard memory, and Google's Wear OS 5 and Real-Time Operating System (RTOS). OnePlus claims that the Watch 3 can last up to 5 days in smart mode and up to 16 days in power saver mode on a single charge.

 
REVIEW
  • Design and comfort
  • Tracking accuracy
  • Software and ecosystem
  • Battery life
  • Good
  • Good battery life
  • Fast wired charging
  • Excellent performance
  • Can also record short naps
  • Bad
  • Only comes in one size
  • Limited strap options
  • Watch faces need an overhaul
  • Thick display bezel
 
KEY SPECS
Dial Shape Round
Display Type AMOLED
Ideal For Unisex
NEWS

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.

Advertisement

Related Stories

Popular Mobile Brands
  1. OTT Releases This Week: Kaalidhar Laapata, Thug Life, The Good Wife, and More
  2. Honor MagicPad 3 Launched With 165Hz Display, These Features
  3. Oppo Reno 14 Pro First Impressions
  4. Oppo Reno 14 Pro 5G Launched in India Alongside Reno 14 5G: See Price
  5. Honor Watch 5 Ultra With eSIM Support, ECG Tracking Launched
  6. Tecno Spark 40 Pro+, Spark 40 Pro and Spark 40 Launched: All Details
  7. OnePlus Buds 4 Key Features Revealed Ahead of July 8 India Launch
  8. Tecno Pova 7 5G Series Launching Today: All You Need to Know
  9. Infinix Hot 60 5G+ Leaked Images Provide a Glimpse at New Side Button
  1. Tecno Pova 7 5G Series Launching Today: Expected Features and Specifications
  2. A Planet with a Death Wish: How HIP 67522 b Is Forcing Its Star to Explode
  3. Webb Telescope Spots Possible Jellyfish Galaxy 12 Billion Light-Years Away
  4. Mars Dust Devils May Spark Lightning, Might Pose Risks to Rovers: Study
  5. NASA's Perseverance Grinds Into ‘Weird’ Martian Rock to Uncover Signs of Ancient Habitability
  6. Radio Observations in Chamaeleon Cloud Reveal Five Young Stars, Including a Binary System
  7. Paramasivan Fathima OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Tamil Horror Thriller Online?
  8. Jagamerigina Satyam OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Telugu Legal Drama Online?
  9. The Good Wife OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
  10. Reformed OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Popular French Drama Online?
Gadgets 360 is available in
Download Our Apps
Available in Hindi
© Copyright Red Pixels Ventures Limited 2025. All rights reserved.