As expected, OnePlus is jumping into the portable market. The company announced the OnePlus Band today, a cheap and cheerful fitness tracker traveling to India. The centerpiece is a 1.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 126 x 294 and according to XDA Developers, P3-wide color range. The processor and RAM are a mystery, but the company unveiled the battery size – 100 mAh, which would last up to two weeks on a single charge. (An early review by GSM Arena however, the battery life lasts for seven days.) It also has dust and water resistance of 1P68, which means it should be fine if you get caught in a fleeting rainstorm.
The OnePlus Band can follow your steps and will let you, like the Apple Watch, know if you have been sitting for too long. It can also monitor your workouts, with 13 “dedicated workout 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, the oxygen levels in your blood. Basic information will be visible on the tape, but to have a better understanding of your health, you want to check out the companion Health app for Android. It can be paired via Bluetooth 5.0 and can also be used for basic smartwatch features such as notifications, music view, alarms and timers.