HMD ventures into the competitive smart wearables market with its debut Watch X1 and Watch P1 models, marking its first solo-branded device category expansion beyond smartphones.
These budget-conscious entries prioritize core functionality over premium smart features, strategically launching first in emerging markets like Southeast Asia and India to test consumer response.
Both models deliver essential health monitoring with 700+ sport modes, continuous heart rate tracking, and sleep analysis – positioning them as accessible gateways into phone-free wearables for younger users.
Unlike advanced options like eSIM smart watches that enable standalone connectivity, these require smartphone pairing for location tracking and payments due to absence of GPS/NFC capabilities.
Smart Wearables Showdown: Watch X1 vs Watch P1
The premium Watch X1 rocks a 1.43″ AMOLED display (466×466 resolution) with 600-nit brightness, targeting fitness enthusiasts who want sharp visuals during workouts.
Durability highlights include IP68 dust/water resistance and 5-day battery life, plus wellness-motivating hydration/inactivity alerts across four stylish finishes.
Meanwhile, the Watch P1 adopts a budget-friendly rectangular design with 1.83″ LCD screen (284×240 resolution), sacrificing display quality but maintaining core health tracking at more accessible price points.
With IP67 splash resistance and 4-day stamina, the P1 shares the X1’s exercise/sleep monitoring suite while omitting swim tracking – an area where fall detection wearables typically excel.
Currently available in Southeast Asian markets with India launches imminent, these watches offer basic tracking for Gen Z’s phone-light lifestyles while notable absences (NFC, GPS) leave room for growth in future iterations.
HMD’s wearable debut arrives as interest grows in health-focused devices like prescription smart glasses and dedicated safety gear, expanding options beyond traditional wrist-based tech.