Oppo Watch S Review
Summary: The Oppo Watch S provides you with no nonsense reliable smarts
4.5
Reliable smarts
Oppo’s latest smartwatch into the wearable market is their new Oppo Watch S that bridges the gap between high‑end aesthetics, comprehensive health tracking and useful everyday functionality. It boasts a sleek stainless‑steel ultralight design with an excellent display, is powered by ColorOS and is perfect for wearers who don’t want to be constantly charging their smartwatches.
Oppo Watch S Features
- 60‑Second Health Check + ECG Analysis
- IP68 Water & Dust Resistance
- 5ATM Water Resistance
- Advanced Workout Analytics
- Ultra‑Bright 3000‑Nit AMOLED Display
- 10‑Day Battery Life
Unboxing
The overall design of the Oppo Watch S is stylish and modern, with a shiny display that looks premium without being overly reflective. The watch uses a combination of a responsive touchscreen and a crown in the top‑right corner, which acts as both a button and a rotating dial for navigation that I found not only simple but a very natural control scheme in daily use.
Another highlight is the 8.9mm ultra‑slim profile which makes the Oppo Watch S extremely comfortable for 24/7 wear. At just 35g (without the strap), it’s one of the most unobtrusive smartwatches available and its stainless‑steel chassis adds to flagship aesthetics that come in two finishes, Phantom Black (our review unit) and Silver Gleam. Durability is strong, with an IP68 rating and 5 ATM water resistance, making it suitable for both dusty trails and pool sessions.
Setup
Getting started is a breeze and the setup process via the wizard is fast and straightforward. No issues whatsoever!
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Once you’re up and running, the OHealth app serves as an excellent hub that is user-friendly, intuitive and visualises your data without clutter, making it easy to track your progress over time.
As to the Oppo Watch S, the display is a standout, reaching an impressive 3,000 nits of brightness, ensuring full visibility even under harsh sunlight and is sharp, crystal‑clear and remains readable in a variety of lighting conditions. The 1.46″ AMOLED display has a resolution of 464 x 464 with a pixel density of 317 PPI. Further, customisation options are strong with interchangeable bands and on‑device widget and watch‑face editing. For durability, the watch has passed MIL‑STD‑810H military‑grade testing, so it’s built to handle everyday knocks and bumps.
As you have read, the Oppo Watch S leans heavily into advanced health diagnostics which includes an 8‑channel heart‑rate sensor, a 16‑channel blood‑oxygen sensor plus a dedicated wrist‑temperature sensor. The temperature sensor however requires around five days of consistent wear to establish your personal baseline. Another major feature is the ECG functionality and in just 30 seconds, the watch can graphically record your heart’s electrical activity, potentially flagging issues such as atrial fibrillation. For a broader snapshot, the 60‑second Wellness Overview combines heart rate, stress, and blood‑oxygen readings into a single quick scan.
Daily mindfulness is supported through the Mind and Body Evaluation system, which prompts you throughout the day with reminders about your energy levels. Sleep tracking is included, though in my testing it was a little inconsistent but still served as a guide. Also, heart‑rate accuracy was solid, staying consistent with some of the other watches I tested, including chest-strap readings.
For active users, the Oppo Watch S supports over 100 physical activities, including automatic detection for major workouts. Runners will appreciate the Running Posture Analysis which provides real‑time feedback on form to help reduce injury risk. The dual‑band GPS (L1+L5) ensures accurate route tracking, even in dense urban environments and it supports five major satellite systems (Beidou, GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and QZSS) for the best possible route precision.
Oppo has also added a subtle layer of gamification, which I found surprisingly fun and useful. The watch quietly rewards you with small achievements, reminders and activity nudges throughout the day. It’s not intrusive but it does help keep you engaged and aware of your goals, adding a sense of progression that many fitness‑focused users will appreciate. Haptics are also subtle but noticeable, offering just enough feedback without feeling buzzy or distracting.
Using this smart device religiously for the last 3-weeks, the interface on the Oppo Watch S is one of its best features as it’s clean, responsive and easy to learn thanks to a logical swipe‑based layout. The combination of the touchscreen and the top‑right crown which also acts as both a button and a rotating dial gives you multiple ways to move through menus and the watch responds quickly to every gesture. Pressing the crown opens the full app list, making it easy to jump straight into whatever you need.
Swiping gestures are well… logically arranged and easy to memorise. Swiping down reveals quick settings such as battery level, sleep mode, Do Not Disturb, silent mode, headphone controls, Aqua mode, volume, Find Phone, brightness and NFC. Swiping up brings in your messages and notifications, which are presented clearly and are easy to scroll through. Swiping left cycles through practical tools including weather, phone controls, alarms, wallet, torch, heart‑rate monitoring, workout shortcuts and an editable calendar. Lastly, swiping right gives you a snapshot of your daily activity, including steps, calories and movement progress.
Rounding up the smart features of the Oppo Watch S is cross‑OS, dual‑phone pairing that allows you to link two phones simultaneously which is perfect for anyone juggling work and personal devices. The watch also works as a remote control for video playback and can trigger your phone’s camera shutter which is perfect for family or group photos. While the watch includes NFC and as Oppo states, it is intended for non‑confidential access cards.
And calls? Call quality was clear and the microphone picked up speech reliably, making quick wrist‑based calls surprisingly practical and yes, even in the shower! Additionally, knowing who is calling or sending you notifications is another useful feature of the Watch S, including mail and social media notifications.
Lastly in a market where many smartwatches require daily charging, the Oppo Watch S continues to excel in this field. Oppo claims up to 10 days of battery life (with some features disabled), however in real‑world testing I consistently achieved around six to seven days. Charging is handled via a magnetic proprietary puck that uses USB‑C, which snaps into place easily and feels secure. A full charge takes roughly 90 minutes but even a quick top‑up during a shower can give you an extra couple of days.
Final Thoughts
The Oppo Watch S provides an impressive smart “timepiece” with its premium stainless‑steel build and robust health tracking, including excellent everyday features that make it useful as opposed to a gimmick. While sleep tracking could be more consistent, the excellent battery life, easy setup, intuitive interface, and dual‑phone pairing make it an easy recommendation for anyone seeking a versatile, health‑focused smartwatch.
At $399, it represents excellent value for money, especially considering the build quality and breadth of health features.
For more information, visit https://www.oppostore.com.au/products/oppo-watch-s
About the Author
Andrew Bistak When he's not trying to save the world, Andrew enjoys travel (although loathes turbulence), going to the movies, reading and being a dad to his two dogs (and now twins) with his wife.
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