Choosing between the OnePlus Watch 3 and the Apple Watch Series 10 can be challenging, especially when both devices offer compelling features. This comparison breaks down their strengths and weaknesses to help you decide which suits your needs best.
Pricing and Availability
The OnePlus Watch 3 comes in a single 46mm size with emerald or black strap options. Priced at 329 to $499, likely due to trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
In contrast, the Apple Watch Series 10 offers 42mm and 46mm sizes with cellular or non-cellular options. Pricing starts at 429 for the larger one, making it the more expensive choice overall.
Design and Display
The OnePlus Watch 3 features a round stainless steel case with a titanium bezel, giving it a premium look. However, its 46mm size may feel bulky for some users. Meanwhile, the Apple Watch Series 10 maintains its signature square design and is available in aluminum or titanium, with slimmer dimensions (9.7mm vs. 11.75mm) and lighter weight.
Both watches boast vibrant AMOLED displays and intuitive touch and physical controls, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Smart Features and Operating System
The Apple Watch Series 10 is exclusive to iPhones, running watchOS with superior app integration, payments, and music support. It also offers standalone cellular connectivity, a feature absent in the OnePlus Watch 3.
The OnePlus Watch 3 runs Wear OS with RTOS, optimized for Android users. It includes useful extras like smartphone camera control and enhanced video playback for apps like TikTok and YouTube. However, Apple’s ecosystem remains more polished.
Battery Life
Here, the OnePlus Watch 3 dominates. It delivers up to 5 days of regular use, 15 days in power-saving mode, and 3 days with an always-on display. A 10-minute charge provides a full day’s usage.
The Apple Watch Series 10, meanwhile, lasts up to 18 hours (or 36 hours in Low Power Mode), requiring daily charging—a notable drawback compared to competitors.
Fitness and Health Tracking
Both watches excel as all-in-one fitness and health trackers. The Apple Watch Series 10 shines with reliable sleep tracking, ECG, and sleep apnea detection, along with strong third-party app support for workouts.
The OnePlus Watch 3 also includes ECG, 60-second health scans, and dual-band GPS (similar to Apple’s pricier Watch Ultra). However, its heart rate tracking falters during high-intensity exercise, and its health insights lack deeper contextual analysis.
