Wear OS Set to Power OnePlus Watch 2 and Oppo Watch X
The upcoming OnePlus Watch 2 is expected to run on Wear OS, according to reports from the 9to5Google portal, which cites Oppo’s post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. A poster from Oppo highlights the Watch X and explicitly references Wear OS, suggesting a close tie in software between Oppo and OnePlus for these smartwatches. The visual design matches the OnePlus Watch 2, reinforcing the likelihood that both devices share a common hardware and software platform.
BBK Electronics, the parent company behind two prominent Chinese brands, Oppo and OnePlus, has a history of releasing similar devices under different brands to suit various markets. A notable example is the approach taken with Oppo Find N3 and OnePlus Open, where one model rolled out in Russia, China, and certain other markets, while a closely related version from OnePlus reached the United States, Europe, and India. This strategy underscores a pattern of market-specific branding while maintaining core technology across brands.
Initial observations from 9to5Google compare the Oppo Watch X and the OnePlus Watch 2 in terms of form and release strategy. The takeaway is that both wearables appear to run Wear OS, which brings with it access to the full Google Play app store and the capacity to install a wide range of applications, including Android-based tools and services. Such compatibility can expand the utility of both watches far beyond basic fitness tracking, enabling a richer ecosystem for users who rely on Google services and Android apps on their wrist.
Official introductions place the unveiling dates for the two devices close together: February 26 for the OnePlus Watch 2 and February 29 for the Oppo Watch X. Decisions about when or whether these models will reach Russia or other regions remain to be confirmed, but the overlap in timing signals a coordinated launch window that could influence regional marketing and availability. Market watchers will be watching closely to see how pricing, distribution, and local support unfold across key territories, including North America and Europe.
In related health tech news, there has been regional scrutiny in the United States of glucose monitoring capabilities on smartwatches. While this topic surfaces in tech conversations, it highlights the broader trend of expanding health features on wearables, a space where Wear OS devices from Oppo and OnePlus could play a notable role in the years ahead.
Citations: 9to5Google reporting via Oppo’s X post about Wear OS, and observed design parity between Oppo Watch X and OnePlus Watch 2. Attribution to industry watchers and the brands confirms a shared software environment that positions both watches within the Wear OS ecosystem. Additional context comes from past brand-splitting practices within BBK that emphasize market-specific releases while preserving core technology across Oppo and OnePlus models.