Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has teased its new smartwatch.
The new image shows a smartwatch that looks very similar to the Apple Watch, with a rounded square metal case and leather-like straps, offering a premium smartwatch feel.
The new smartwatch, which is expected to launch in the coming weeks, has a curved glass case, similar to the Apple Watch and indeed the Infinity Edge Display on Samsung phones.
What’s more, the smartwatch has two buttons on the right-hand side of the case, similar to the Apple Watch, with the left-hand side blank, again the same as the Apple Watch design.
Oppo’s president of global marketing, Brian Shen, shared the new teaser on Twitter, promising that its curved screen and 3D glass would be a “game-changer” for smartwatches.
Here's another look at the forthcoming OPPO Watch. 👀 The curved screen and 3D glass will be a game changer. 🤓 pic.twitter.com/ozbl9BXNZq
— Brian Shen (@BrianShenYiRen) February 17, 2020
Though Shen doesn’t offer any information on what 3D glass means, it’s believed that this refers to the way the glass travels down the sides of the watch, offering an edge-to-edge display.
The device is also expected to feature an ECG app, similar to the Apple Watch.
Though the company was expected to launch the new smartwatch at the Mobile World Congress this month, it’s expected that the unveiling has been cancelled because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Instead, Oppo will launch the watch online later this month.
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