iQoo to launch its first-ever smartwatch on December 27 in China

Chinese smartphone maker

Vivo

’s sub-brand

iQoo

launched its latest flagship smartphone, the iQoo 12, in India earlier this month. Now, the company is set to launch other products on its home turf at an event on December 27. At this event, iQoo is set to launch its Neo 9 smartphone lineup which will also be accompanied with

iQoo TWS 1e

earbuds as well as the first smartwatch from the company, the

iQoo Watch

.

iQoo took to the Chinese social media platform

Weibo

to tease the design of the smartwatch. The upcoming wearable is expected to be a redesigned version of the

Vivo Watch 3

smartwatch. Just like the design, the iQoo Watch may also have a similar price as the Vivo Watch 3.
For reference, the Bluetooth-only version of the Vivo Watch 3 is priced at CNY 1,099 (nearly Rs 12,800) while the eSIM variant carries a price tag of CNY 1,299 (nearly Rs 15,000).
iQoo Watch: What to expect

The upcoming iQoo Watch may offer various strap options which may include silicone, leather and woven straps. According to a report by GizmoChina, these straps are expected to arrive in a range of colours to cater to different tastes.
The smartwatch is also likely to have a lightweight design and may weigh only 36 grams for user comfort. iQoo Watch’s watchband design is also expected to allow for effortless installation and automatic dial matching. The smartwatch may also feature a crown that may support both rotation and button presses for better navigation.

Coming to the specs, the smartwatch is likely to sport a 3D curved glass dial with support for an always-on display (AOD) feature. The smartwatch is also expected to support various watch faces, which may include an outer space-themed design, a classic watch appearance and a sporty watch face.
The iQoo Watch is also likely to offer dual-mode functionality with support for both eSIM and Bluetooth connectivity. In eSIM mode, the smartwatch is expected to offer up to 7 days of battery life. However, the battery life may extend to 16 days in Bluetooth mode.
Internally, the watch is rumoured to be powered by Vivo’s proprietary BlueOS operating system. The iQoo Watch may also incorporate advanced health monitoring capabilities, which include an 8-channel heart rate sensor and a 16-channel blood oxygen sensor.