OnePlus Watch 3 in PH
The OnePlus Watch 3 lands in the Philippines as a rare combo: full Wear OS, great performance, and multi‑day battery life, all for under PhP20,000 at Digital Walker’s current price promo of PhP15,992 (SRP PhP19,990). And yes, it’s now available at Digital Walker stores and online in the Philippines.
Design and build
OnePlus keeps the round, classic look and upgrades the hardware where it counts: a stainless steel case with a titanium PVD bezel and sapphire crystal for scratch resistance, plus MIL‑STD‑810H durability, IP68, and 5ATM water resistance. The watch measures 47×46.6×12.1mm and weighs 49.7g without the strap (81g with strap), which feels substantial but not bulky on-wrist. The rotating crown is functional and easy to use, with a second button mapped to workouts by default—small touches that make daily use smoother. The 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED display hits up to 2,200 nits, so outdoor visibility is excellent, and the 466×466 resolution keeps text crisp.
If a smaller size is needed, OnePlus also sells a 43mm version with a smaller battery and correspondingly shorter endurance, but this review focuses on the standard Watch 3 with the larger cell.
Performance, Wear OS, and apps
OnePlus’ hybrid software also warns when third‑party watch faces may hit battery harder, and its Power Saver mode preserves core functions like notifications, calls, official tiles, and key sensors, even when Wear OS apps are paused—useful on trips or busy stretches.
I, however, am here for very attractive watch faces. In fact, I managed to install Fallout Pip-Boy and Starfield watch faces. Battery takes a hit with this feature though.
Fitness and health tracking
Tracking is broad: 100+ workout modes with 11 “pro” profiles (like tennis swing speed, skiing, and pool/ open-water swimming), dual‑frequency GPS for better outdoor accuracy, and automatic detection for common activities.
Health tools are solid as well: 24/7 heart rate and SpO2, sleep with quality scores, wrist temperature, stress tracking, and a 60‑second Health Check-In that compiles six key metrics in one scan (rolling out via OTA). It integrates with OHealth, and supports Google Health Connect and Strava, so syncing into an Android setup is straightforward.
Do note that vascular health and related insights are wellness indicators, not medical diagnostics—the watch is for general fitness and wellbeing, which OnePlus is upfront about.
Battery life and charging
Battery life is where the Watch 3 leads the Wear OS pack. The 631mAh battery and the dual‑engine system deliver up to 5 days in Smart Mode (always‑on display off), up to 3 days with heavy use, and up to 16 days in Power Saver mode, according to OnePlus and third‑party testing. In independent testing, it lasted about 98 hours with always‑on display enabled—still better than most Wear OS and Apple Watch rivals at similar settings. In short: this is a true multi‑day Wear OS watch, not a one‑to‑two‑day cycle.
Most of the time, since I received my unit, the device takes about 3 days before it drops to 5%. This is without Power Saver Mode enabled, with a Pip-Boy Facer watch face enabled, and with Hibernate Mode automatically turns on when I sleep.
Charging is quick with OnePlus’ 10W VOOC puck: a 10‑minute top‑up can cover a day, and a full charge is fast, which eases any battery anxiety even further. This is is actually one of its best features!
Price and availability in the Philippines
Digital Walker carries the OnePlus Watch 3 in the Philippines with an SRP of PhP19,990 and a current price listed at PhP15,992, keeping it under the PhP20,000 mark that makes it a standout value for a full Wear OS device locally. It’s listed and available now through Digital Walker’s channels, with prior pre‑order promos confirming nationwide availability through the retailer.
It’s a must-have for PhP19,990!
If the goal is a premium Android smartwatch with real multi‑day battery life and full Wear OS, the OnePlus Watch 3 is one of the best options under PhP20,000 in the Philippines right now. The display is bright and tough, performance is smooth, health and fitness tools are broad, and the hybrid system takes away the daily charging grind that holds many Wear OS watches back. There’s room to refine companion app polish and watch face flexibility, but the core experience is strong.
For Android users, the Watch 3 is an easy recommendation at Digital Walker’s current local pricing, with the right mix of battery, durability, and Wear OS features to be a reliable daily driver.
Giancarlo Viterbo is a Filipino Technology Journalist, blogger and Editor of gadgetpilipinas.net, He is also a Geek, Dad and a Husband. He knows a lot about washing the dishes, doing some errands and following instructions from his boss on his day job. Follow him on twitter: @gianviterbo and @gadgetpilipinas.
