Xiaomi Watch S3 launched with HyperOS and interchangeable bezels

Published Feb 26, 2024

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Just a few days after sneakily launching the Xiaomi Watch 2, the Chinese tech giant has now unveiled the Watch S3 globally! The new watch is a successor to the Xiaomi Watch S2 which came out in late 2022. In this article, we will discuss the Xiaomi Watch S3 in further detail including its expected price in Nepal and availability.

Xiaomi Watch S3 Overview

Design and Display

The Xiaomi Watch S3 has a circular design with two buttons on the right for navigation. The frame is an aluminium alloy and comes with lugs on both ends for straps to be attached to. Meanwhile, this watch ships in Black, and Silver colours out of the box. However, you can show off your personality through the watch, thanks to its unique feature — interchangeable bezels! Additional bezel options include Ocean Blue, Dual-tone Ceramic, Chrome Yellow, and Rainbow. All these bezel options come with a similar coloured leather strap as well.

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In terms of display, we are getting a 1.43-inch AMOLED panel. The screen measures 466 x 466 pixels in resolution while boasting a 326 PPI pixel density. Additionally, it also offers a 60Hz refresh rate, and 600 nits peak brightness. Moreover, the Xiaomi Watch S3 screen is also capable of 256-level auto brightness as well as 16.7 million colour depth. The latest Xiaomi watch boasts an unspecified Corning glass protection and 5 ATM water resistance.

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Features and Battery

This watch is powered by Xiaomi's in-house HyperOS allowing for a portrait watch face feature. The watch offers all the smartwatch goodies such as 100+ watch faces, and 150+ sports modes. On top of that, this watch is also capable of automatically recognising six different kinds of motion and recording your exercise data. In terms of health monitoring, the Xiaomi Watch S3 offers all-day heart rate monitoring with an upgraded 12-channel heart rate monitor, all-day oxygen saturation monitoring, all-day stress monitoring, sleep monitoring, breathing exercises, as well as women's health management.

In the tank, this smartwatch packs a 486 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery offering up to 15 days of typical usage. For charging, you get a two-pin magnetic charging dock in the box. This watch is compatible with devices running on Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and above. It connects with your smartphone through Bluetooth 5.2 and also offers a calling feature. Additional wireless connectivity on the Xiaomi Watch S3 includes NFC support as well as five-way navigation. An enthusiast feature on this smartwatch is the “Professional Ski Mode” offering detailed records of the duration, distance, and average speed of your ski run.

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Xiaomi Watch S3 Specifications

Design: Circular design with lugs on both ends, 5 ATM water-resistant
Dimensions: 47 mm x 47 mm x 12 mm
Weight: 44 grams (without straps)
Materials: Aluminium alloy frame, stainless steel bezels, corning glass, fluororubber or leather strap
Display: 1.43″ AMOLED, 60Hz refresh rate, 600 nits peak brightness, 16.7 million colour depth, 326 PPI pixel density, 256-level auto-brightness, AOD
Resoultion: 466 x 466 pixels
Sensors: Heart rate with blood oxygen sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, barometer, ambient light, hall sensor
OS: HyperOS
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2, NFC
Navigation: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Compatibility: Android 8.0+ or iOS 12.0+
Features: 100+ watch faces, Portriat Watch Face, 150+ sports modes, health and sleep monitoring, Professional Ski Mode, Bluetooth calling, Emergency Assistance
Battery: 486 mAh lithium-ion polymer, up to 15 days on typical usage, 2-pin magnetic charging
Colour Options: Silver, Black + Interchangeable Bezels (Ocean Blue, Dual-tone Ceramic, Chrome Yellow, Rainbow)

Xiaomi Watch S3 Price in Nepal and Availability

Even though the Xiaomi Watch S3 has been listed on the company's global site, the price for the product has not been specified. However, sources report the price of the smartwatch to be EUR 149. The chances of this watch reaching our borders are highly unlikely, but if it does we expect the Xiaomi Watch S3 price in Nepal to start at NPR 25,999.