OnePlus Band, with an AMOLED display, launched at Rs. 2,500
What's the story
As its first-ever wearable, OnePlus has launched OnePlus Band in India. It takes on Xiaomi's Mi Smart Band 5 and other such fitness bands.
The OnePlus Band has an AMOLED touchscreen, 13 dedicated exercise modes, and offers support for blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) as well as heart rate monitoring. It is also water-resistant and lasts for up to 14 days on a single charge.
Design
OnePlus Band: At a glance
OnePlus Band measures 40.4x17.6x11.95mm and weighs at 22.6 grams. It features a removable tracker module with a 1.1-inch (126x294 pixels) AMOLED touchscreen on the top and a host of sensors at the bottom. In the box, the company is offering only a Black strap.
The device has an IP68-rated build quality and 5ATM water-resistance, which makes it dust as well as swim proof.
Features
The wearable features real-time heart rate monitoring
OnePlus Band offers continuous blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring, sleep tracking, as well as real-time heart rate monitoring with personalized heart-rate alerts. It will also notify users of irregular readings.
The wearable supports 13 exercise modes, namely, Outdoor Run, Indoor Run, Cricket, Badminton, Pool Swimming, Yoga, Fat Burn Run, Outdoor Walk, Rowing Machine, Outdoor Cycling, Indoor Cycling, Elliptical Trainer, and Free Training.
Power
It lasts up to 14 days on a single charge
OnePlus Band packs a 100mAh battery that lasts up to 14 days on a single charge. A proprietary wired charging dongle is supplied in the box.
The tracker supports Bluetooth 5.0 and is compatible with devices running Android 6.0 or higher.
When connected to a smartphone, it offers music controls, message/call notifications, a remote camera shutter button, Find My Phone, and other features.
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What about the pricing?
OnePlus Band costs Rs. 2,499 while the optional Navy and Tangerine Gray straps are priced at Rs. 399 each.
For Red Cable Club members, it will go on sale from 9 am on January 12 via OnePlus.in and OnePlus Store app.
For others, it will be up for grabs starting January 13 through OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store app, Amazon, Flipkart, and authorized offline stores.