OnePlus Watch 3 Relaunches with 52% Price Increase After Manufacturing Delay

The smartwatch now costs $499, a jump linked to US-China tariffs, leaving consumers questioning its value in a competitive market.

The OnePlus Watch 3 was delayed from its February launch due to a manufacturing error where 'Made in China' was misspelled as 'Meda in China.'
The smartwatch is now available for $499, a 52% increase from its originally planned $330 price tag.
OnePlus has not provided an official explanation for the price hike, though industry experts attribute it to increased tariffs resulting from US-China trade tensions.
The price increase positions the Watch 3 above competitors like the Pixel Watch 3 ($399) and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra ($419), raising concerns about its market competitiveness.
This development highlights the broader impact of geopolitical trade policies on product pricing and the challenges for companies like OnePlus in maintaining competitive pricing strategies.