Let’s dive into the Wearable Tech World:
From a mere item of luxury to be the utility, smartwatches have become much smarter in yesteryears.
Let’s have a look at some of the best smartwatches available in India.
Apple Watch Series 5
OS: watchOS 6 | Compatibility: iOS | Display: 1.78″ OLED | Processor: Apple S4 | Band sizes: Varies based on watch size | Onboard storage: 16GB | Battery: 1 to 2 days | Charging method: Wireless | IP rating: Water-resistant to 50m | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, LTE
Pros & Cons
- Larger screen
- always-on display
- Slick design
- Lots of fitness features
- The battery isn’t the best
- Expensive
Samsung Galaxy Watch
OS: Tizen OS | Compatibility: Android, iOS | Display: 1.2″ or 1.3″ 360 x 360 Super AMOLED | Processor: Dual-core 1.15GHz | Band sizes: 22mm or 20mm | Onboard storage: 4GB | Battery duration: 4 days on 46mm / less on 42mm | Charging method: Wireless | IP rating: 50m | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Pros & Cons
- Good battery life
- The rotating bezel is more practical
- Annoying charger
- Bixby still lacks
Fossil Sport
Compatibility: Android, iOS | Display: 1.2-inch 390 x 390 AMOLED | Processor: Quad-core 1.2GHz | Band sizes: 22mm straps | Onboard storage: 4GB | Battery duration: Two days | Charging method: Proprietary | IP rating: IP68 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
Pros & Cons
- Lightweight design
- Powerful watch
- Lacks high-end features
- GPS can be slow
TicWatch Pro
OS: Wear OS | Compatibility: Android 4.3+, iOS 8+ | Display: 1.4″ 400 x 400 OLED paired with LCD screen | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 | Onboard storage: 4GB | Battery duration: Up to 48h, 5 extra days in Essential mode | Charging method: Magnetic connecting pin | IP rating: IP68 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC
Pros & Cons
- Innovative screen tech
- Premium design
- Limited app
- No LTE features
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Apple Watch Series 3
OS: watchOS 5 | Compatibility: iOS | Display: 1.53″ OLED | Processor: S2 dual-core | Band sizes: Varies drastically per watch size | Onboard storage: 8GB / 16GB (Non-LTE and LTE respectively) | Battery: 18 hours | Charging method: Wireless | IP rating: IPX7 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
Pros & Cons
- Accurate fitness tracking
- Best interface
- Battery life is too short for sleep tracking
- Similar design
Ticwatch E
Compatibility: Android 4.3+, iOS 8+ | Display: 1.4″ 400 x 400 OLED | Processor: MediaTek MT2601 | Onboard storage: 4GB | Battery duration: Up to 24h | Charging method: Magnetic connecting pin | IP rating: IP67 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1
Pros & Cons
- Accurate GPS and heart rate sensor
- Fantastic value
- Design won’t suit everyone
- Not-so-elegant charging method
Fitbit Versa
A smaller and cheaper Fitbit Ionic
OS: Fitbit OS | Compatibility: Android, iOS | Display: TBC, 1000 nits | Processor: Dual-core 1.0GHz | Onboard storage: 2.5GB | Battery duration: 3-4 days | Charging method: Proprietary charger | IP rating: 50M water resistant | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Pros & Cons
- Lightweight design
- Relatively low price
- No GPS
- Feels a little cheap and childish
