As expected, OnePlus is entering the wearable market. The company announced the OnePlus Band today, a cheap and cheerful fitness tracker bound for India. The centerpiece is a 1.1-inch AMOLED touch screen with a resolution of 126 x 294 and, according to XDA Developers, Wide color range P3. The processor and RAM are a mystery, but the company revealed the battery size – 100 mAh, which is expected to last up to two weeks on a single charge. (An initial review of GSM Arena estimates the battery life at seven days.) It also has 1P68 resistance to dust and water, which means you will have no problems if you are caught in a fast rain.
The OnePlus Band can track your steps and, like the Apple Watch, alerts you if you’ve been sitting for a long time. It can also monitor your workouts, with 13 “dedicated exercise modes”, including yoga and running. The Band is not a medical device, but it can also monitor your heart rate, sleep and, thanks to an SpO2 sensor, your blood oxygen levels. The basic information will be visible on the Band, but for a better understanding of your health, you will want to look at the accompanying Health app for Android. It connects via Bluetooth 5.0 and can also be used for basic smartwatch functionality, such as notifications, music playback, alarms and timers.