Vivo set to launch smartwatch this month

BEIJING: Smartphone Vivo is set to launch its smartwatch this month on 22nd September.

Vivo reportedly working on a smartwatch with a round dial as per reports from a few days back, a leak that was corroborated with another one that came out earlier talking about a patent that the company had filed.

According to the sources, the ‘Vivo Watch’ is slated to launch on 22nd September, which contradicts the earlier information that suggested the launch to be at least a couple of months away.

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The Vivo Watch may come in a couple of alternatives, probably based on the display size. The larger variant may have a 46mm AMOLED colored round dial while the smaller one could house a 42mm circular display. Both the variants may have a slightly different design of strap as well.

The watch will come equipped with NFC for payments and key health features like continuous heart rate monitor, a blood oxygen monitor, and calorie detection.  It is expected to be water-resistant up to 5ATM, independent music playback, and support for Jovi voice.