OnePlus Watch 4 makes a surprise debut with a major software upgrade

Published: (April 22, 2026 at 03:55 AM EDT)
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Source: Android Authority

TL;DR

  • OnePlus has soft‑launched the Watch 4, confirming a titanium alloy build and a 47 mm LTPO OLED display capable of 3,000 nits peak brightness.
  • The Watch 4 ships with Oxygen OS Watch 8, based on Wear OS 6, and includes Gemini integration out of the box.
  • It retains the Snapdragon W5 processor and 32 GB storage from previous models, but adds an improved IP69 rating and a slightly lower weight.

OnePlus Watch 4 specifications and features

The product page for the OnePlus Watch 4 is already live, revealing almost everything about the smartwatch except pricing and availability.

OnePlus Watch 4 front view

  • Case & dimensions: Titanium alloy, 47.4 mm × 47.4 mm × 11 mm; weight ≈ 43 g (without straps).
  • Display: 466 × 466 px LTPO OLED, Sapphire Crystal cover glass, 310 ppi, 600 nits typical brightness, up to 3,000 nits in sports mode under strong sunlight.
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 with BES 2800 co‑processor (same as Watch 2 and Watch 3).
  • Memory & storage: 2 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage.
  • Battery: 646 mAh, up to 3 days heavy use, up to 16 days in power‑save mode.
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2, dual‑band L1 + L5 GNSS, 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wi‑Fi, NFC (no eSIM).
  • Durability: 5 ATM, IP69, IP68, MIL‑STD‑810H certifications.

OnePlus Watch 4 back view

Software

  • OS: Oxygen OS Watch 8, built on Wear OS 6.0 (based on Android 16).
  • Updates: Wear OS 6 is promised for the OnePlus Watch 2 and Watch 3 later this year, so the latest hardware gets the newest software from day one.
  • Features: Gemini integration is included out of the box.

OnePlus Watch 4 pricing and availability

The Watch 4 will be offered in two colors: Evergreen Titanium and Midnight Titanium. Pricing and exact launch dates have not been disclosed yet.

The design is largely unchanged from the OnePlus Watch 3, with the main differences being a slightly lower weight and the upgraded IP69 rating. If OnePlus follows the pricing of its predecessor, the Watch 4 could be positioned around $350.

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