Oppo’s new Watch X2 Mini lands in China
Oppo has quietly launched the Watch X2 Mini in China. It’s a slimmed-down version of the Watch X2, with a 43 mm case and a few design tweaks.
A timepiece for those with smaller wrists
The smaller size isn’t just a cosmetic change. The Watch X2 Mini carries a lighter footprint at 38 grams and measures 11 mm thick, making it a more comfortable everyday wear. While the core features stay intact, Oppo has reshaped the look and proportions. The result is a watch that still feels premium but aims for a subtler presence on the wrist.
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There’s a circular AMOLED display up front, measuring 1.5 inches across with a 466 x 466 resolution. That works out to a crisp 310 pixels per inch. This is combined with a peak brightness hitting 1,000 nits. Oppo has gone for slim bezels and added a digital crown, which feels more intuitive when scrolling through notifications or switching apps.
The Watch X2 Mini runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chip, which isn’t new but still offers decent performance. It’s paired with a more efficient BES2800BP chip to keep things ticking along without draining the battery too quickly. The result is a device that should last up to 7 days in power-saving mode. But if you push it with notifications, health tracking, and GPS, expect around a day and a half. That’s in line with what other Wear OS-style watches are managing at the moment.
On the health and tracking side
This is where Oppo plays it relatively safe. The X2 Mini comes with a heart rate sensor and SpO2 tracking, plus sleep and menstrual cycle tracking. It skips ECG, so those looking for more advanced heart health data will have to look elsewhere. Still, the basics are well covered, and there’s built-in GPS for phone-free tracking on runs or rides. It’s also water-resistant up to 5 ATM, which is enough for pool swimming and showers.
Connectivity, design and pricing
The metal body gives the watch a solid feel, and Oppo is offering it in silver or black. There’s also a more eye-catching version with 18-karat gold plating. That’s clearly aimed at the fashion-conscious crowd, although whether gold adds any practical value is another question. For everyday use, the digital crown adds usability, and the presence of an NFC chip means you can make contactless payments, assuming you’re in a region where the feature is supported.
It’s available now in China, priced at 1,799 yuan (around €220) for the standard version and 2,099 yuan (around €260) for the gold-plated one. So far, there’s no word on when or if this watch will reach European markets. That’s a bit of a theme with Oppo wearables lately—interesting hardware that often stays locked to a single market. If it does make the jump, it could offer a decent alternative in the mid-range segment, especially for users who want a smaller, stylish smartwatch without too many compromises.
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