Budget smartwatch game heats up! OnePlus Watch Lite has been unveiled on December 17, 2025, bringing flagship health features, dual-phone pairing, and 10-day battery life in a stainless steel body—all at an accessible price point that challenges Amazfit and CMF by Nothing.
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OnePlus Watch Lite Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 1.46-inch AMOLED |
| Peak Brightness | 3,000 nits (Sports mode) / 600 nits (regular) |
| Build Material | 316L stainless steel (Phantom Black finish) |
| Weight | 35 grams |
| Thickness | 8.9mm |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 days |
| OS | Proprietary (non-WearOS) |
| Compatibility | Android & iOS |
| Special Feature | Dual-phone notification pairing |
| Launch Date | December 17, 2025 |
| Region | Europe (initially) |
Premium Build Meets Budget Pricing
The Watch Lite defies budget expectations with 316L stainless steel construction—rare in affordable wearables that typically use plastic or aluminum. Despite the premium material, OnePlus engineered it to weigh just 35 grams at 8.9mm thickness, making it one of the thinnest steel smartwatches available.
The 1.46-inch AMOLED display features impact-resistant glass and reaches 3,000 nits peak brightness during sports activities, ensuring visibility in harsh sunlight. The matte surface treatment improves scratch resistance and durability.
Health Features Without WearOS
The Watch Lite runs a proprietary lightweight OS instead of WearOS, enabling genuine 10-day battery life—impossible with Google’s platform. The 60-second wellness overview consolidates daily activity tracking, heart rate, sleep monitoring, SpO2 readings, and Mind and Body insights in one view.
Environmental tracking includes temperature, pressure, UV index, humidity, and wind speed—targeting outdoor enthusiasts beyond typical fitness users.
Dual-Phone Innovation
The standout feature lets users receive notifications from two phones simultaneously on one watch—perfect for managing personal and work devices without wearing multiple wearables. Both Android and iOS compatibility ensures broad ecosystem support.
Launch Alongside 15R and Pad Go 2
OnePlus debuts three devices December 17: the Watch Lite, OnePlus 15R (Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with 7,400mAh battery), and Pad Go 2 (first 5G OnePlus tablet). European customers joining the mailing list receive £50/€50 off plus a chance to win the 15R.
Pricing remains unannounced, though sub-$150 positioning would make serious market impact against established budget competitors.
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FAQs
When and where will the OnePlus Watch Lite be available?
The Watch Lite launches December 17, 2025, initially exclusive to Europe in Silver Steel finish with potential global expansion later.
Does OnePlus Watch Lite run WearOS?
No, it runs proprietary lightweight OS for 10-day battery life, sacrificing Google Play Store access for extended endurance.
