If we want a nice and inexpensive smartwatch, we may be interested in the clones of the Apple Watch , a wide variety of smart watches with a design similar to the original, and which are also very similar in performance.
Among the Apple Watch clones on the list we will see two main types: very cheap models from Chinese brands , sometimes almost unknown, and also several more advanced smartwatches from recognized manufacturers , which have opted for a design similar to the Apple brand.
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Some time ago we collected the best smartwatches for less than 150 euros , which can also serve as inspiration, but now we will focus on watches with a specific look: with a square case, the circular crown and metallic finishes , which are the hallmarks of the Apple Watch.
All these clones bear a high resemblance to the original , although we must remember that the Apple Watch is sold in sizes of 40 mm and 44 mm, with boxes of three possible materials (aluminum, steel or titanium) in various colors, apart from bracelets. very diverse (made of rubber, steel, fabric or leather, among others).
Therefore, each of the clones is “inspired” by one of the specific models , and some take certain licenses in design, although without straying too far. Of course, at the software level, most do not allow you to download apps, only use the ones that are already installed. We are going to know the best options available:
Willful Smartwatch
We start with one of the cheapest and most popular clones of the Apple Watch, Willful’s smartwatch attracts attention because it can be found on Amazon for a price between 30 and 40 euros , surprisingly cheap.
It is a very simple smartwatch, with a 1.54-inch IPS screen (240 x240 px), includes 2G connectivity for calls (we have to insert a SIM card), Bluetooth 4.0, 350 mAh battery , pedometer, front camera and notifications from the mobile.
Among its shortcomings, it stands out that it does not have a pulse sensor , and only works on Android 4.4 or higher, not on iPhone, in addition to being a very fair quality product in all sections.
We have already analyzed whether the Willful smartwatch is worth it , something that depends on our expectations. What is clear is that few Apple Watch clones are so cheap and easy to buy, since ordering from Amazon Spain is faster than from Chinese import stores.
Buy : Willful Smartwatch (Amazon)
Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite
The Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite is not one of the clones most similar to the Apple Watch (it uses a side button instead of the circular crown) but, if we add its attractive price of 50 euros to the popularity of the Chinese manufacturer, it is a candidate that does not it should be overlooked.
It is a smartwatch with a 1.4-inch touch screen (320 x 320 px) that includes a continuous PPG heart rate monitor, GPS, and Bluetooth . It controls our daily activity, night rest and up to 11 different sports , including swimming, as it offers 5 ATM water resistance .
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In addition, it supports common functions such as mobile notifications, music control or inactivity alerts. The 230 mAh battery promises up to 9 days of autonomy , and the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite is sold in navy blue, ivory and black, with the possibility of changing the straps.
Buy : Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite (Amazon)
Buy : Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite (PcComponentes)
Realme Watch
At the time we already did the review of the Realme Watch , a low-cost smartwatch that for less than 50 euros has a 1.4-inch touch screen (320 x 320 px), heart rate monitor, SpO2 measurement and 160 mAh battery for between 7 and 9 days.
It includes the usual sports, daily steps, calories and sleep monitoring functions , as well as mobile notifications, camera or music control and even meditation sessions. In addition, the smartwatch is water resistant with an IP68 certificate .
It is one of the clones of the Apple watch that, paradoxically, requires the use of Android 5.0 or higher , as it is not compatible with the iPhone.
Buy : Realme Watch (Amazon)
Buy : Realme Watch (PcComponentes)
Amazfit Bip S
The peculiarity of the Amazfit Bip S is that it uses a 1.28-inch (176 px 176 px) touchscreen with an ultra-low consumption transflective panel . It only reproduces 64 colors, but in sunlight it is visible without the need for a backlight, so it is always active, and at night we can use the back light, as in a classic digital clock.
In this way it reaches up to 40 days of autonomy (190 mAh battery with magnetic charge), a figure much higher than the other clones of the Apple watch. For the rest, it is a fairly standard device, which integrates a 24/7 heart rate monitor, GPS and Bluetooth 5.0 .
It monitors 10 sports modes, offers mobile notifications and is controlled with the Xiaomi Mi Fit application . In addition, it resists up to 5 ATM under water and the front has been protected by Gorilla Glass 3.
At the design level, it is sold in 4 colors, with a fairly sporty appearance, and a circular crown similar to the Apple Watch. It is possible to get the Amazfit Bip S for about 50 euros, so it is among the low cost clones.
Buy : Amazfit Bip S (Amazon)
Buy : Amazfit Bip S (PcComponentes)
Amazfit GTS 2 mini
The Amazfit GTS 2 mini also enters the clones of the Apple Watch externally, with a square screen based on a 1.55-inch touch AMOLED panel (354 x 306 px). It offers continuous heart rate monitor, blood oxygen saturation sensor , sleep monitoring, stress, menstrual cycle and more than 70 sports.
The connectivity is Bluetooth 5.0, resists up to 5 ATM of immersion and the battery lasts about 14 days on average thanks to its 220 mAh capacity .
In general, all the clones have much more autonomy than the original, since the Apple Watch consumes a lot of energy by having support for the applications of the App Store, while these models only support those that are pre-installed.
At the design level, the GTS 2 mini is built in aluminum with a rubber strap , in black, green and pink, it also supports standard 20 mm straps, all at a price of about 75 euros.
Buy : Amazfit GTS 2 mini (Amazon)
Buy : Amazfit GTS 2 mini (PcComponentes)
Oppo Watch
The Oppo Watch can be included among the clones of the Apple watch due to its great similarity in design, although it is a very advanced smartwatch, which even has a version with 4G / LTE to connect to the Internet and make calls without depending on the mobile. .
The Oppo Watch is sold in 41mm and 46mm sizes with aluminum finishes (black, silver, and pink) along with fluoro rubber straps. It integrates a Super AMOLED screen (curved in the 46 mm version), a heart sensor, water resistance and a Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor .
It includes exercise monitoring, access to Google Assistant , payments by NFC and the possibility of pairing with Bluetooth headphones to listen to the music downloaded on the watch without depending on the mobile.
At the software level, the Oppo Watch integrates Wear OS from Google, it is the only one from the list of clones that allows us to download a wide variety of apps. In return, the autonomy is only 36 hours , although thanks to the low consumption mode it allows up to 21 days of use with simpler functions.
Buy : Oppo Watch (Amazon)
Buy : Oppo Watch (PcComponentes)
Fitbit Versa 3
Continuing with the more premium clones of the Apple Watch, we must mention the Fitbit Versa 3 , which opts for a similar (although not identical) appearance in a watch with a 1.58-inch screen (336 x 336 px) that includes a continuous heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor and skin temperature.
Connectivity is complete, with Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 4 (n) and NFC for mobile payments. In addition, by integrating a microphone and a speaker it allows answering mobile calls , without forgetting the ability to receive notifications.
In the Fitbit Versa 3 we can control the music on the mobile or even download it to the watch, interact with Google Assistant or Amazon’s Alexa and we have some useful apps such as Uber and Spotify . At the sports level, it supports 20 modalities, with the possibility of automatic exercise detection.
The autonomy of the Fitbit Versa 3 is up to 6 days of use , resists up to 5 ATM under water , and is sold with a gold or black box. The straps are interchangeable, and the sales package includes two sizes to suit each user, all at a price of around 200 euros.
Buy : Fitbit Versa 3 (Amazon)
Buy : Fitbit Versa 3 (Amazon)
As we have seen, there are very varied and quality Apple Watch clones , which offer a similar design for much less money. In addition, even among the cheapest there are some recognized brands in Spain that offer us a local guarantee, and we can buy them in national stores with fast shipping and almost always free.
