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Updated · Boy Genius Report · Aug 3
BGR Picks 4 OnePlus Watch 3 Alternatives as OnePlus Exits U.S. Market
Updated
Updated · Boy Genius Report · Aug 3

BGR Picks 4 OnePlus Watch 3 Alternatives as OnePlus Exits U.S. Market

3 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · Aug 3

Summary

  • Four Android smartwatch alternatives—Garmin Instinct 3, Amazfit Bip 6, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Google Pixel Watch 4—were highlighted after OnePlus confirmed it will leave the U.S. market.
  • OnePlus Watch 3 had stood out for battery life, lasting up to 5 days per charge or 16 in power-saver mode, so the replacements were framed around matching or beating that strength.
  • Garmin's Instinct 3 offers up to 18 days and 10 ATM durability, while Amazfit's Bip 6 undercuts rivals at under $100 with up to 14 days of battery life.
  • Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Google's Pixel Watch 4 trade shorter endurance for premium features such as 64 GB storage, 5,000-nit brightness, LTE options and satellite SOS.
  • The list leans on established brands still selling in the U.S., with Garmin and Amazfit also supporting iPhones for buyers seeking a platform-agnostic option.

Insights

With OnePlus abandoning the U.S. market, what hidden feature truly separates premium smartwatch replacements from budget options?
As OnePlus surrenders its Western presence, will its remaining smartwatches become obsolete e-waste or highly sought-after cult classics?
Could Garmin’s lack of a touchscreen actually be the secret weapon that makes it the ultimate smartwatch replacement?