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Back in March of 2021, OnePlus released probably its lowest-rated device to date. It was the OnePlus Watch, and it was a pretty big flop in the tech industry. The interface was clunky, the performance was bad, the readings were inaccurate, Etc. Well, the company just released a teaser for what could be the OnePlus Watch 2, and it shows that OnePlus acknowledges its past mistake.
At this point, we’re dealing with really early information, so there will definitely be some speculation. However, this teaser comes straight from the company itself. So, you can trust that what you’re seeing in a picture it’s pretty accurate to the product to come.
It should be known that the company did not specifically refer to the watch as the OnePlus Watch 2. So, while it’s pretty likely that that will be the name, you’ll still want to take the news a bit cautiously.
OnePlus Watch 2 teaser let us know that the company wants to make up for its first smartwatch
Every company deserves a redemption arc. Samsung’s mobile division was on a steep decline during the mid-2010s until the company made its rapid shift. When it comes to OnePlus, its redemption arc involves phones like the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 12 picking up the pieces after the OnePlus 10. Well, it’s time for the OnePlus Watch to get the same love.
The company has shied away from launching smartwatches since 2021 with the exception of the OnePlus Nord Watch that launched a while back. However, that watch was not meant to compete with the big boys. The OnePlus Watch series is meant to compete with the likes of the Apple Watch, Pixel Watch, and Galaxy Watch.
On the OnePlus Community Forum, James T posted a thread with a picture. In the picture, we see the silhouette of a smartWatch with a round face and metallic body. There’s a harsh red rim light on top of it. Above that, we get the text “It’s time, to do it right!”
With that, it’s pretty obvious that the company is alluding to how poorly the first OnePlus Watch failed. It appears that the company wants to do things right and launch a smartwatch that doesn’t make reviewers frustrated.
Rumors about the OnePlus Watch 2
As for other information about this watch, most of it is rumored. The leaked renders to this watch we got not too long ago show a watch that is rather different from what we saw with the first OnePlus Watch. Based on the renders, it appears that the watch face will be flat. So, it will resemble a Galaxy Watch more than a Pixel Watch.
On the right side, we see a protrusion that will house two buttons. That’s one thing that will definitely set it apart from others.
As for the launch date, Max Jambor stated that the OnePlus Watch 2 is going to launch during MWC on February 24th. That’s only five days away, so people will be excited to see this product show up.