Colmi P78 Smartwatch Review: A Feature-Packed Budget Wearable Worth Considering

6 Feb-Colmi has built a strong reputation among budget-conscious smartwatch users, offering affordable yet feature-rich devices. The popular Chinese brand recently introduced its latest model, the Colmi P78, in Bangladesh, aiming to attract wearable tech enthusiasts with a balance of functionality and affordability. In this review, we’ll explore its key features, ideal users, and whether it’s worth your money.

Key Specifications of the Colmi P78 Smartwatch

The Colmi P78 is a fine overhaul of its predecessor. It boasts a more polished design, a larger screen, and additional features contributing to a better experience.

Design

The design features a round-cornered, rectangular mainframe containing about a 2-inch display. Colmi has coined the term “bowl-shaped,” referring to the watch’s spherically curved sides. Beyond its larger body, the Colmi P78 differs from its predecessor in many ways, including featuring slimmer bezels and incorporating a side-mounted flashlight.

hough the entire body is plastic-made, all seams and engravings manifest delicate finishing and IP67 water resistance. With a 10.7mm thickness and 30g of weight, the watch meets the mass demand for a slim and lightweight design.

On the upper right side sits a knurled crown with added functionalities to sweep through different on-display options. For every unit of rotation, the crown makes a clicking sound, allowing blind navigation. The knurls give a better grip, even for wet hands. The watch provides four distinct colour variations– black, silver, pink, and gold.

Display

The Colmi P78 ships with a 1.95-inch AMOLED screen, an appreciable leap from the previous model’s LCD panel. Also, a wider 410 by 502 resolution renders sharper visuals on the screen. However, due to a lower refresh rate, the navigation across the board lacks the smooth haptic feedback of higher touch-responsive displays. Unlike many budget-friendly options, the display supports always-on-display screensavers.

Screen and Software

The Colmi P78 uses customizable screens accessible via its native app, Da Fit. Supporting beyond Android 5.0 and iOS 10.0 versions, it comes with a standard navigation system. Menus and icons, reflected in well-saturated, vivid colors, justify the perk of using an AMOLED display. The app follows an easy synchronization procedure allowing room for all ages usability.

Hardware and Connectivities

A REALTEK8763E chip does a good job as a processor showing no lag or weariness during long conversations. Among other sensors, the VC30F-S heart chip nearly matches premium sensors in accuracy. The app features all the basic to advanced tracking systems, including sports modes, health reminders, sleep monitoring, and women's health modes that use AI algorithms to track health and provide essential insights.

Battery

The Colmi P78 has a robust 340mAh battery that can run for 5 to 7 days with mid-to-high level usage. Recharging the watch from 0 to full takes around 2 hours with a two-pin magnetic cable.

Pros and Cons of the Colmi P78 Smartwatch

Pros

- 6 month’s official warranty
- Large, thin, and light design
- AMOLED display
- Always-on-display mode
- Durable battery.

Cons

- IP67 rating, where IP68 rating is preferable
- Plastic frame
- Always-on-display is not auto-responsive
- Low refresh rate.

Price of Colmi P78 in Bangladesh

The Colmi P78 is available in Bangladesh for BDT 2,690.

Conclusion

The Colmi P78 fulfills budget-conscious people’s need for a feature-rich smartwatch. It boasts a classic design, a resourceful mobile app, a beyond-the-class display, and a durable battery. Despite a few shortcomings, The Colmi P78 stands out as one of the best choices for a value-for-money smartwatch.