2 weeks Ago By Rajesh
Alongside the new X200 series smartphones and a couple of tablets , Vivo introduced a new smartwatch in China called the Watch 5. It’s an incremental update over the Watch 3 with enhancements in design, sports tracking, and health data. Design-wise, not much has changed at first glance.
The Watch 5 keeps the familiar circular dial and offers a 1.43-inch curved AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and up to 1500 nits of brightness. Available in Night Black and Moonlight White with either aluminum alloy or stainless steel cases, the watch now weighs just 32g without the strap.
That’s a minor but noticeable cut from its predecessor’s 35g frame. Users can choose between silicone or leather straps depending on their preference. This year’s model runs on BlueOS 2.
0 with a few new software tricks up its sleeve. There’s the new AI Sports Coach that can track running posture, efficiency, and even suggest fat-burning workout plans based on your real-time heart rate. Vivo also claims a more complete suite of health monitoring features, with 24-hour tracking of heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, sleep, and even participation in blood pressure and heart health studies.
As with the Watch 3, there’s still no full operating system here. You’ll find a functional app store, but limited third-party app support. Still, it covers the basics like Bluetooth calling, music controls, and notifications.
It also supports NFC for payments, GPS for outdoor tracking, and is rated 5ATM for water resistance. One of the biggest selling points is battery life. Vivo says the Watch 5 can last up to 22 days on Bluetooth mode in long-term use scenarios, thanks to more efficient power management.
There’s also a new AI Smart Window feature that prioritizes information you’re most likely to need based on usage patterns. The Watch 5 is compatible with both Android and iOS devices, which isn’t always a given in the smartwatch space. For those in China, WeChat is supported on the watch directly.
The Vivo Watch 5 is priced at CNY 799 (around $109) for the silicone strap variant, and CNY 999 (roughly $136) for the leather strap option. Pre-orders are open now , and official sales will start from April 29 onwards. No word yet on international availability.
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