Realme Watch 3 Review: Feature-rich yet affordable

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The sub-Rs. 4,000 segment for smartwatches has still not been tapped into properly. Most devices in this price range are essentially a glorified fitness band with some smart features. However, lately we have seen some action by companies to capture this space. The Noise Colorfit Ultra Buzz Smartwatch and boAt Watch Primia have both tried to diversify the space with their Bluetooth calling and feature-heavy offering. And now comes the Realme Watch 3 to make the competition even tougher.

Following the above-mentioned devices, now the Realme Watch 3 has also jumped on the Bluetooth calling bandwagon. Alongside, it also brings its largest display at 1.8-inch. It also flaunts 110 sports mode, health tracking and smart features. For a smartwatch under Rs. 3,500, that is impressive. But as always, the spec-sheet doesn't impress us much. It's how it performs in real life conditions. And after using it for a week, here are our findings. As the Realme Watch 3 went on sale yesterday, make sure to read this review before making the purchase.

The Realme Watch 3 comes with a rectangular plastic polycarbonate body with curved edges and standard 22mm silicone straps. The sides have a reflective metallic texture frame which is also made up of plastic. At a weight of just 40 grams, the watch feels pretty lightweight and is comfortable to wear for long periods of time. However, the plastic body takes away from a premium touch and feel to the device.

The smartwatch features a 1.8-inch TFT display (240 x 286 pixels), which is almost as large as the display of a feature phone. Although there are significant bezels on all sides, the display is pretty large and reading information is really comfortable. Plus, at 500 nits of brightness, outdoor