Oraimo Watch 6 vs itel Storm Ultra: Which Smartwatch Gives Better Value?
If you’ve been looking for a budget-friendly smartwatch in 2025, two names keep popping up — the Oraimo Watch 6 and the itel Smartwatch Storm Ultra. After reviewing the Watch 6 earlier, many people wanted to know how it compares to itel’s new offering. So I picked up the Storm Ultra and used both watches side by side to see which one actually delivers more value.
This comparison covers the design, display, performance, features, connectivity, battery life, price, and what it’s genuinely like using both every day.
Build & Design
Both smartwatches follow a simple, modern design language with slim bezels and compact bodies. They use a mix of ABS plastic, zinc alloy, and metal around the frame, giving them a lightweight feel without compromising durability. The silicone straps on both models are comfortable for long wear, and Oraimo even includes an extra strap in the box — a bonus that’s rare at this price point.
Oraimo uses Panda glass for the Watch 6, while the Storm Ultra features scratch-proof crystal glass. In real usage, there isn’t a dramatic difference, but itel’s glass does feel slightly more resistant to rough handling.
Both watches carry an IP68 rating, which means they can handle sweat, dust, and shallow-water swimming without issues.
In terms of layout, the Watch 6 has its crown and microphone on the right and the speaker on the left. The Storm Ultra takes things a step further with an additional sport button next to the crown and a speaker placed at the top left. That extra button gives itel’s watch a slightly more premium feel in daily use.
Display & Usability
Despite the similar size, the Oraimo Watch 6 edges slightly larger at 2.04 inches, compared to the Storm Ultra’s 2.02-inch panel. Both are full-touch HD displays and look nearly identical at a glance.
However, the Storm Ultra offers slightly sharper clarity and better contrast. Using the same wallpaper on both made this even more noticeable. Indoors they’re vibrant, but visibility drops under strong sunlight, so you might need to tilt your wrist outdoors.
Navigation is smooth on both, but itel’s rotating crown and extra button make its interface feel more interactive. The Watch 6 relies mostly on swipe gestures, which still work fine, just with fewer control options.
Features & Health Tracking
You get plenty of features from both smartwatches. The Oraimo Watch 6 offers heart rate monitoring, SpO₂, blood pressure, sleep tracking, weather, music control, and more than 100 sports modes — all synced through the Oraimo Health app.
The itel Storm Ultra matches nearly every feature, including health tracking, music playback, weather updates, and sports modes, but it connects through the iPulse app. Functionally, both are similar, though the interfaces differ slightly.
Some differences begin to show in everyday usage:
- Both support wrist-twist screen wake.
- The Watch 6 has more quick toggles (nine vs six).
- Oraimo offers full music control — playback, volume, and output source.
- itel only supports playback and volume.
- The Storm Ultra includes five built-in games.
- Oraimo removed games entirely on the Watch 6, even though the Watch 5 had them.
These differences won’t matter to everyone, but they do help show what each brand focuses on.
Bluetooth Calling & Connectivity
Both watches let you make and receive calls directly from your wrist. Indoors, the audio quality is clear enough for quick conversations, but in noisy environments, the speakers tend to struggle. The Watch 6 produces slightly clearer sound overall, especially during calls.
Both models use Bluetooth 5.3, and during my tests, I didn’t experience any random disconnections or lag when syncing to their apps.
Battery Life & Charging
Battery life is almost identical. Each watch comes with a 300mAh battery capable of:
- Around 7–8 days of normal use
- About 30 days on standby
The charging time is also similar, taking roughly two hours to get from empty to full. Neither one has an advantage here — they’re evenly matched.
Price & Value
The Oraimo Watch 6 costs around ₦25,900 (about $18), while the itel Storm Ultra sells for around ₦22,000.
That makes the Storm Ultra the cheaper option at first glance. But if you’re buying the Watch 6 from the official Oraimo store and using a 5% coupon, the difference becomes very small — plus you get the benefit of buying directly from the brand.
My Experience & Verdict
Using both watches daily revealed a lot about what each one does best.
The Oraimo Health app feels more polished and offers more watch faces, including AI-generated ones that turn photos into animated characters or cartoon-style designs. The Storm Ultra also supports AI faces but with fewer creative options.
The Watch 6 syncs up to 100 contacts, while the Storm Ultra only handles about 8 contacts — a noticeable difference for anyone who takes calls from their wrist.
“Find My Device” works on both, but Oraimo’s implementation is more effective because it rings continuously until you stop it. the Storm Ultra rings once and requires a repeat command.
In real-world usage:
- Oraimo Watch 6 feels more stable, smoother, and consistent.
- itel Storm Ultra feels more premium on the wrist due to its tougher glass, metal frame, and physical controls.
If you're choosing based on software experience and reliability, the Watch 6 wins. If you're choosing based on build quality and physical usability, the Storm Ultra holds its own.
Final Thoughts
Both the Oraimo Watch 6 and the itel Storm Ultra are excellent budget smartwatches offering solid health tracking, good battery life, and plenty of features. They target the same audience but shine in different ways:
- Oraimo Watch 6 → better app, better ecosystem, cleaner software experience, clearer calls, more shortcuts, and stronger contact syncing.
- itel Storm Ultra → more premium feel, slightly better display clarity, scratch-resistant glass, and extra physical controls.
Your choice depends on what you value more — software and ecosystem, or physical design and simplicity.