Black Shark GS3: Smartwatch from the Xiaomi ecosystem launches at a low price with GPS, navigation and 5 ATM water resistance

Black Shark is now offering the GS3, so all specs of the new smartwatch are publicly available. Specifically, the watch is equipped with a 1.43-inch AMOLED touchscreen, which itself is protected from scratches and damage by Corning Gorilla Glass.

The watch itself is IP69K-certified, which is proof of protection against damage caused by dust ingress. According to the manufacturer, the watch is water-resistant up to a test pressure of 5 ATM, meaning that the Black Shark GS3 can also be worn while swimming.

The equipment includes a GNSS module. This not only supports GPS, but also Beidou, Glonass, Galileo and QZSS, which should allow precise positioning almost anywhere. Navigation is said to be possible with the help of Baidu Maps. An NFC module is available, enabling contactless payment. 

The battery life is said to be up to 21 days, although the actual battery life that can be achieved is, as usual, heavily dependent on your own usage. Heart rate and oxygen saturation can be measured. A pedometer is integrated and sports activities can be monitored. Calls are also possible, however, in the absence of its own mobile modem, the GS3 only acts as a Bluetooth headset.

The Black Shark GS3 is currently available in its home market of China at a reduced pre-order price of around $70. Information on a global release is not yet available.

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