COLMI V73 Smart Watch Review: AMOLED Display in Pink, Gold and More

The COLMI V73 Smart Watch occupies a particular sweet spot in the COLMI lineup: it brings the vivid AMOLED display technology of the V-series together with a broader colour palette that includes the highly sought-after Pink option — making it one of the most fashion-forward budget smartwatches available in 2026. If you've been looking for a smartwatch that combines genuine health tracking capability with an aesthetic you'd actually be proud to wear, the V73 deserves close attention.

In this comprehensive review, we cover everything from the V73's design and display to its health monitoring accuracy, battery performance, smart features, and how it compares to its closest sibling, the COLMI V72, as well as competing models from other brands at a similar price point.

First Impressions: Design That Stands Out

The COLMI V73 makes an immediate strong impression. The combination of slim bezels, a vibrant AMOLED screen, and a range of colour options that genuinely caters to different style preferences gives it a presence on the wrist that belies its modest price tag. Where many budget smartwatches feel like compromises — acceptable but not exciting — the V73 feels like a deliberate style choice.

The colour options available on the V73 include Pink, Gold, Black, and Silver, giving it one of the widest colour ranges in the COLMI smartwatch lineup. The Pink variant in particular has no direct equivalent in the rest of the range, making the V73 the go-to recommendation for buyers who want a smartwatch with a distinctly feminine or fashion-forward aesthetic. The Gold option has a warm, premium feel, while Black and Silver provide the clean, versatile looks that work with any outfit.

The case has a rectangular shape with a flat face and slim profile that sits comfortably on most wrist sizes. The silicone strap is soft, skin-friendly, and easy to swap for a third-party 20mm band if you want to change the look. Standard-size watch bands are compatible, which gives the V73 significant long-term versatility — you can match your strap to your outfit, season, or mood for minimal additional cost.

Build quality is solid throughout. The case doesn't flex or creak under pressure, the buttons have a satisfying response, and there's no noticeable gap between the glass and the case. For a sub-£35 smartwatch, the V73 feels premium in a way that's difficult to achieve at this price point and reflects COLMI's improving manufacturing quality.

Display: AMOLED at Its Best for the Price

The V73's AMOLED display is its headline feature and its most compelling selling point. AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode) technology produces dramatically better picture quality than the IPS LCD panels found on most budget smartwatches:

True blacks: Pixels producing black colour are simply turned off, producing an absolute black that makes dark watch faces look stunning
Vivid colours: Self-illuminating pixels produce colours that are richer and more saturated than LCD backlit panels
High contrast: The ratio between the brightest whites and truest blacks is exceptional, making text crisp and data easy to read
Better outdoor performance: The combination of high brightness capability and true blacks makes AMOLED more readable in sunlight than comparable IPS panels

Put simply: the V73 has one of the best-looking displays available on any smartwatch under £35. Watch faces with dark themes look genuinely spectacular, and health data is displayed with a visual quality that makes you want to engage with it more often. This is not a trivial point — studies have shown that users who find their wearable's display attractive engage with their health data more frequently, which is associated with better health outcomes.

The display is responsive to touch, with accurate tap registration and smooth menu transitions. There's no noticeable lag when navigating between screens or accessing health metrics. Brightness adjusts automatically in response to ambient light, and an always-on display mode is available if you prefer constant time visibility — though this will reduce battery life significantly.

Watch faces are customisable through the Da Fit app, with a library of downloadable options covering digital, analogue, information-dense, and minimalist styles. The AMOLED display makes even relatively simple watch face designs look attractive, so you're unlikely to feel constrained by the available options.

Health and Fitness Monitoring

The V73 delivers a comprehensive health monitoring suite that covers all the major metrics modern wearable users expect:

Continuous 24/7 Heart Rate Monitoring

The optical heart rate sensor on the back of the watch continuously monitors your pulse throughout the day and night. Real-time readings are available at any point from the watch face, and heart rate trend data is stored in the Da Fit app for historical review. High and low heart rate alerts are configurable — useful for users who want to stay within a specific training zone during exercise or monitor resting heart rate thresholds for general health awareness.

Accuracy during rest and moderate steady-state exercise is good — typically within 3–5 bpm of dedicated heart rate monitors. During high-intensity activities with significant wrist movement, optical accuracy can decrease, as with all wrist-based sensors at this price point.

Blood Oxygen (SpO2) Monitoring

On-demand SpO2 measurements take approximately 30 seconds and provide blood oxygen saturation readings. The measurement is triggered from the health menu on the watch or from the Da Fit app. Results are stored historically in the app for trend review. SpO2 monitoring is useful for general respiratory wellness awareness, exercise recovery monitoring, and during periods of illness.

Sleep Stage Tracking

Wear the V73 to bed and it automatically detects your sleep onset, tracking light, deep, and REM stages throughout the night. A morning sleep quality score and detailed stage breakdown are waiting in the Da Fit app when you wake up. Over time, this data reveals patterns in your sleep quality and helps you identify behavioural factors that affect your rest.

The V73 is comfortable enough to wear overnight for most users, though those who find any wrist-worn device uncomfortable during sleep should consider a COLMI smart ring for overnight monitoring. The ring form factor is significantly more comfortable for sleep for many people.

Stress Monitoring

HRV-based stress level monitoring provides an ongoing estimate of your autonomic nervous system state, displayed as a stress score in the Da Fit app. Daily stress trends are tracked historically, allowing you to identify patterns and correlations with sleep quality, exercise, and lifestyle factors. The watch also includes guided breathing exercises accessible directly from the device — a useful active stress management tool when your score is elevated.

100+ Sports Modes

The V73 supports over 100 sports modes covering virtually every mainstream and niche fitness activity: running, cycling, swimming (note: IP68 rating means casual water resistance, not lap swimming — see the P76 for a swimming-specific watch), yoga, weight training, badminton, football, dancing, hiking, elliptical, and many more. Each mode adjusts tracking parameters to better suit the activity and provides calorie burn estimates and duration data.

GPS is phone-connected rather than built-in, meaning outdoor distance and route tracking works when your phone is nearby. For standalone GPS, the COLMI P82 or V76 are the appropriate choices.

Menstrual Cycle Tracking

Female users can log and track their menstrual cycle through the Da Fit companion app. The V73's continuous health monitoring data provides physiological context around how cycle phases affect sleep quality, resting heart rate, and HRV patterns — giving a more complete picture of how hormonal cycles influence daily wellbeing.

Additional Features

Daily step counting and calorie burn estimation
Active distance tracking
Sedentary reminders to encourage regular movement
Breathing exercise guidance
Weather forecast display (synced from phone)

Technical Specifications

Display: AMOLED touchscreen
Bluetooth: 5.3
Water resistance: IP68
Sports modes: 100+
Sensors: Optical heart rate, SpO2, accelerometer, gyroscope
Strap: Silicone, 20mm (interchangeable)
Compatibility: iOS and Android
Companion app: Da Fit (free, no subscription)
Colour options: Pink, Gold, Black, Silver

Battery Life

The V73 delivers excellent battery life for an AMOLED smartwatch. Under typical daily use — health monitoring active, notifications enabled, always-on display off — most users report 7 to 10 days between charges. Heavy users who enable always-on display or track multiple long workouts daily should expect closer to 4 to 6 days. Either way, this is competitive with — and often better than — smartwatches costing two or three times as much.

AMOLED technology is inherently more power-efficient than IPS LCD for dark content, which is the dominant aesthetic in most popular watch faces. This efficiency is a key reason the V73 achieves such strong battery life despite the higher-quality display technology. Charging via the magnetic cable takes approximately 1.5 hours from flat to full.

Smart Features and Notifications

The V73 connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth 5.3, providing a reliable and power-efficient connection throughout the day. Smart notification features include:

Incoming call alerts with caller ID displayed on the watch face
SMS and app notifications from WhatsApp, email, social media, and any other apps that push notifications to your phone
Music playback control — pause, skip, and adjust volume directly from your wrist
Remote camera shutter for hands-free photography
Find my phone function
Alarm with vibration — wakes only you, not your partner

The V73 does not support Bluetooth calling (making or receiving voice calls from the watch). For that feature, see the COLMI P71 or P82.

COLMI V73 vs V72: What Actually Differs?

The V72 and V73 are extremely similar watches that share the same core AMOLED display technology, health monitoring suite, sports modes, and battery life. The primary difference is the colour range: the V73 adds Pink and expands the Gold and Silver options, while the V72 offers Black, Gold, and Rose Gold. The V73 may also have minor design refinements depending on production batch.

The price difference between the two is typically very small — usually £1 to £3. If you want the Pink option, the V73 is your only choice in the COLMI range. If Rose Gold is more your style, the V72 has it while the V73 typically does not. Otherwise, the choice between them comes down to personal colour preference.

COLMI V73 vs Competitors

vs Xiaomi Smart Band 9

The Xiaomi Band 9 is the V73's most direct competitor at a similar price. The Band 9 has a stronger software ecosystem and brand recognition. The V73 has a larger watch-style display that many users find easier to interact with. Both have AMOLED displays and comparable health tracking. The V73 wins on display size; the Band 9 wins on app depth. At similar prices, both are excellent choices.

vs Amazfit Bip 5

The Amazfit Bip 5 has built-in GPS and a larger display, but costs more. For users who don't need standalone GPS and want the best AMOLED quality at the lowest price, the V73 delivers equivalent visual quality at a lower cost. The Bip 5 is the better choice if GPS is a priority; the V73 if display quality per pound spent is the goal.

vs COLMI P80

The P80 steps up to 12-day battery life, 100+ sports modes, and the stainless steel strap option. It's more sports-oriented and professional-setting versatile. The V73 has AMOLED display quality that the P80 (which uses an IPS panel) doesn't match. If display quality is your priority, the V73 wins. If versatility and battery life are priorities, the P80 is the better choice.

Who Is the COLMI V73 Best For?

Style-conscious buyers who want a fashionable smartwatch that doesn't look like a budget device
Women who want the Pink colour option, which is unique in the COLMI smartwatch range
People buying a stylish smartwatch as a gift for a friend or partner
First-time smartwatch buyers who want the best display quality at the lowest price
Users who primarily want comprehensive health tracking with an aesthetic they love
Android or iPhone users who want seamless notification mirroring with excellent visual quality

Verdict

The COLMI V73 Smart Watch is one of the most compelling budget smartwatches available in 2026. The AMOLED display is genuinely impressive, the colour options are more thoughtfully curated than most competitors at this price, the health tracking suite is comprehensive, and the battery life is excellent. The Pink option fills a genuine gap in the budget smartwatch market and makes the V73 the natural recommendation for female buyers who want a smartwatch that reflects their personal style.

If you want a capable, beautiful-looking smartwatch for under £35, the V73 belongs at the top of your shortlist.

Rating: 4.4 / 5 — One of the best-looking budget smartwatches available. The AMOLED display and diverse colour range make it stand out from a crowded field.