Last Updated on February 20, 2021 by Jude Simeone

While we still looking forward to a Fossil smartwatch powered by the Snapdragon 4100 chip, the Fossil Gen 5 LTE is now available in the US and supported by Verizon. It’s a cellular version of the popular Gen 5 released over a year ago. It has the same features as Gen 5 except that it’s a standalone smartwatch that is capable of making and receiving calls independent of a smartphone. It’s a fine smartwatch, well crafted and equipped to track your daily activities.

The Gen 5 LTE is powered by Snapdragon 3100 which is a huge disappointment for Wear OS fans, however, it has 1GB RAM which can help make performance better. It has a decent design, great display powered by AMOLED, and also durable with its case made of stainless steel and accompanied by leather straps. The straps can be changed with 22mm compatible strap sizes.

It has an 8GB storage capacity just like the Gen 5, this will allow you to store your favorite tracks on the watch. It also has a microphone and loudspeaker that will support its cellular feature. There’s Google Pay that allows you to make payment directly from this smartwatch, and as well Google Assistant that allows you to use your voice to do simple tasks.

The battery life is expected to last up to a day with mixed usage, and even longer with the battery saver modes activated. The charger is a magnetic one that is easy to snap at the back of the watch.

Fossil Gen 5 LTE Full Specifications

	Fossil Gen 5 LTE
EDITOR'S RATING	Design: (4.6 / 5) Battery: (3.4 / 5) Fitness tracking: (4.1 / 5) Features: (4.6 / 5) Price: (3.4 / 5) Average: (4.0 / 5)
WHERE TO BUY	Check at Fossil
ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	Fossil Gen 5 LTE
Device type	Classic/Fitness/Standalone smartwatch
Predessesor	Fossil Gen 4 Q Explorist
Successor	--
Released date	January, 2021
Ideal for	Men
DISPLAY
Display type	AMOLED (Always-on)
Display size	1.28 inch
Display resolution	416 x 416 pixels
Pixel density	328ppi
Input type	Touchscreen plus 3 physical buttons
Always-on	Yes
BODY
Shape	Circular
Dimension	45 x 45 x 12 mm
Weight	--
Casing material	Stainless steel
Strap/band material	Silicone
Bezel Material	Stainless steel
Strap size	22mm
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla glass
Water resistant/Protection	Yes, 3ATM
Swim-proof	Yes
Color(s)	Black Blush
MEMORY
RAM	1GB
Internal storage	8GB
Memory card slot	No
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Bluetooth smart v4.2 LE
Bluetooth calling	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
NFC	Yes
GPS	Yes
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY
Technology	2G/3G/4G
SIM	e-SIM
Band	No
NOTIFICATIONS
Email alert	Yes
SMS alert	Yes
Calls alert	Yes
Event reminder	Yes
Weather	Yes
Third-party apps	Yes
FITNESS TRACKING
Sleep apnea	No
Sleep tracking	Yes
Steps	Yes
Floors climbed	Yes
Heart rate monitoring	Yes
Calories	Yes
Distance	Yes
Stress	Yes
VO2 Max.	Yes
Blood oxygen	No
Blood pressure	No
Menstrual cycle tracking	No
Swim tracking	Yes
Under-water heart rate tracking	No
Preloaded maps	No
On-screen workout modes	No
Triathlon mode	__
ECG Tracking	No
Preloaded sport modes	Yes
Safety tracking	No
MEDIA
Audio	mp3/mp4
Music streaming	Yes
Bluetooth music	Yes
Radio	No
Loudspeaker	Yes
Microphone	Yes
Camera	No
SENSORS
Accelerometer	Yes
Barometer/Altimeter	Yes
Heart rate monitor (HRM)	Yes
Compass	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes
Ambient light	Yes
Pulse Ox.	No
ECG	No
Thermometer	No
Other sensors	__
PLATFORM
Operating system (OS)	Wear OS
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 3100
CPU	--
GPU	--
BATTERY
Type of battery	Non-removable Li-ion battery
Battery capacity	400mAh
Battery life	Standby: 3 days Mixed usage: 1 day
Charging type	Magnetic charger
Charging time	About 1-2 hours
Battery saver mode	Yes
Solar power	No
Rapid charging	Yes
CLOCK FEATURES
Time/Date	Yes
Stopwatch	Yes
Alarm	Yes
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Control camera	Yes
Music control	Yes
Find phone	Yes
Text response	Yes
MISC
Payment system	Google pay
Compatibility	Android 6.0 (excluding Go edition)+ iOS 10.0+
Companion app	Fossil Q app
Customizable watch face	Yes
Interchangeable band	Yes, 22mm
Voice command	Yes
BOX CONTENTS
	Fossil Gen 5 LTE
	Straps
	Magnetic charger
	Quick start guide
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