These days, we’re getting better and more varied options when it comes to smartwatches, thanks to developments with wearable technology. Sure, Apple’s smartwatches and Google’s Fitbit models are probably the most popular choices among buyers, but it should be said that the continued refinement of Wear OS and third-party platforms has also allowed more tech brands to ride the trend, each offering their own take on how a smartwatch should look and feel.
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Take for example Vivo—more known for its many affordable smartphones (as well as impressive camera flagships), the company recently expanded its product line with the introduction of the Vivo Watch 5, announced alongside the Vivo Pad5 Pro and Pad SE tablets. While it might seem like another run-of-the-mill wearable, the Watch 5’s biggest highlight is its battery life, which is designed to last for up to three weeks under certain usage conditions.
In terms of design, the Vivo Watch 5 features a smooth and rounded look which reminds us a lot of Google’s Pixel Watch line, which encases a 1.43-inch OLED touchscreen display. Built into the watch’s side are a rotating crown and an additional action button for additional UI navigation as well as power controls. It does feature a more premium-feeling aluminium design (as opposed to other watches which still use plastic) and has a water resistance rating of 5ATM, which should give it some added protection when submerged. As with other smartwatches on the market, you also get interchangeable straps which adds a bit of customization.
Going back to its battery, the Vivo Watch 5 comes with a 505 mAh battery, and Vivo states that this will be able to last for up to 22 days on a single charge, beating most other wearables on the market. Of course, actual battery performance may vary depending on individual usage patterns and settings, so we’d definitely keep this in mind. While it doesn’t run on Google’s Wear OS platform, Vivo says that users will be able to download additional apps and watch faces for the device.
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Unsurprisingly, the Vivo Watch 5 includes standard health and activity tracking, including a pedometer for step counting, as well as support for heart rate monitoring and sleep tracking, and users also get a selection of pre-loaded workout modes for exercise sessions. At this point in time however, it should be mentioned that Vivo hasn’t clarified if it plans to launch the Vivo Watch 5 in markets outside of China. We’d imagine that it would be a fairly popular wearable option though, as it starts for just around £80 when converted.
