HMD Rubber 1 Smartwatch With Camera, WearOS May Launch Soon Alongside Rubber 1S

HMD could soon launch a smartwatch with an integrated camera. A tipster claims that the company may soon introduce two new smartwatches, namely, the HMD Rubber 1 and Rubber 1S. The tipster shared several key features that the two rumoured wearables could arrive with. They are tipped to run on WearOS by Google and are expected to support Qi wireless charging. The standard HMD Rubber 1 is said to be equipped with a 2-megapixel camera. The Finnish OEM has yet to confirm any details about the purported watch models.

HMD Rubber 1 Tipped to Launch With Camera

The HMD Rubber 1 could arrive with a 2-megapixel camera sensor, according to an X post by 
HMD_MEME’S (@smashx_60). The X user has a decent history of HMD-related leaks and, therefore, they are worth considering.

Whether the rumoured camera on the HMD Rubber 1 will be used for any other functionalities other than capturing images is yet unknown. Notably, a recent report suggested that Apple may eventually bring a smartwatch with a camera to enhance Visual Intelligence capacities. 

As per the tipster, the HMD Rubber 1 could get a 1.85-inch OLED display and run on WearOS. Connectivity options for the watch may include Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, and NFC. It is tipped to be equipped with an accelerometer, a heart rate sensor, and a SpO2 (blood oxygen level) tracker. The watch is said to have a 5ATM water-resistant build and a 400mAh battery. It is may support USB Type-C and Qi wireless charging.

HMD Rubber 1S Key Features (Expected)

The HMD Rubber 1S may sport a 1.07-inch screen and have a 5ATM rating as well for water resistance. Similar to the standard variant, the Rubber 1S is expected to run on WearOS and carry an accelerometer, a heart rate sensor, and a SpO2 tracker. Alongside Wi-Fi, this smartwatch is tipped to support Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. It is expected to pack a 290mAh cell and support USB Type-C as well as Qi wireless charging.