After the release of a couple of smartwatches; the Moto 1st and 2nd, Motorola had quit the smartwatch market sighting low market potentials, but have a made a return with the Moto 360 3rd Gen. The new smartwatch has the Snapdragon 3100 chip under the hood, while also looking stylish and classy with 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, and microphone all built-in. It’s fitness-focused and is well equipped to track your active life. We bring you the full specifications and features of the Moto 360 3rd which succeeds the 2nd Gen released four years ago. Its set to be released later in December and the price starts at $350.

Moto 360 3rd Gen. Full Specifications

	Moto 360 3rd Gen.
EDITOR'S RATING	Design: (4.6 / 5) Battery: (3.5 / 5) Fitness tracking: (4.1 / 5) Features: (4.2 / 5) Price: (3.2 / 5) Average: (3.9 / 5)
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ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	Moto 360 3rd Gen
Device type	Classic/Fitness smartwatch
Predessesor	Moto 360 2nd. Gen.
Successor	_
Released date	December, 2019
Ideal for	Unisex
DISPLAY
Display type	AMOLED Full color
Display size	1.2 inches
Display resolution	390 x 390 pixels
Pixel density	326 ppi
Input type	Touchscreen 2 Physical buttons
Always-on	Yes
BODY
Shape	Circular
Dimension	42.8 x 42.8 x 11.68 mm
Weight	52g (without strap)
Casing material	SUS316 Stainless steel/ DLC/PVD coating
Strap/band material	Leather
Bezel Material	Ceramics
Strap size	20mm
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Water resistant/Protection	3ATM
Swim-proof	Recommended
Color(s)	Black Silver Rose-gold
MEMORY
RAM	1GB
Internal storage	8GB
Memory card slot	No
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Bluetooth v4.2 LE
Bluetooth calling	No
Wi-Fi	Yes
NFC	Yes
GPS	GPS/GLONASS/Beidou/Galileo
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY
Technology	No
SIM	No
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	_
VO2 Max.	_
Blood oxygen	No
Blood pressure	No
Menstrual cycle tracking	No
Swim tracking	No
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	_
MEDIA
Audio	mp3/mp4
Music streaming	Yes
Bluetooth music	Yes
Radio	No
Loudspeaker	No
Microphone	Yes
Camera	No
SENSORS
Accelerometer	Yes
Barometer/Altimeter	Yes
Heart rate monitor (HRM)	Yes
Compass	_
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	Quad-core 1.2GHz
GPU	Adreno 305
BATTERY
Type of battery	Non-removable Li-polymer battery
Battery capacity	355mAh
Battery life	Standby: 2 days+ Mixed usage: 1 day+
Charging type	Wireless 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	Moto Body App
Customizable watch face	Yes
Interchangeable band	Yes, 20mm
Voice command	Yes
BOX CONTENTS
	Moto 360 3rd Gen
	Straps
	Wireless charger
	Manual Guide
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	Official Site

Moto 360 3rd Gen. Features

• Premium Design

The new Moto 360 3rd Gen is a fine-looking smartwatch, it’s now more compact than its predecessor and is also very slim which leaves with a sleek and classy appearance. It’s a sturdily built to last with the best of materials. Top grade SUS316 Stainless steel with DLC/PVD coating has been used for the case, while the 20mm straps are available in both silicone and leather.

The 1.2inch always-on AMOLED display is very interactive and rich, its touchscreen in addition to two buttons by the sides to aid navigation.
It’s a finely built timepiece.

• Storage/Media

Just like the Fossil Gen 5 also powered by the 3100 chip, the Moto 360 3rd Gen has a boosted storage capacity; 1GB RAM that makes the performance a bliss on this device and 8GB ROM that allows you take more of your favorite tracks with you. It also has a microphone that allows you to access Google Voice Assistant but however lacks loudspeaker.

• Water Resistance Rating

Rated 3ATM, the Moto 360 3rd Gen. is water-resistant up to 30 meters which makes it swim-proof. So, it’s safe to wear it under the rain, to the shower or to the pool. However, you shouldn’t subject it to high pressure such as diving as this can damage the watch.

• Battery Life

The Moto 360 3rd Gen has been tested to last over a day from a single charge which isn’t so impressive, but a still great choice for staying connected to all that matters to you. Moreover, with the 3100 chip which enables the battery saver mode feature on this watch, you get about 3 more days.

• Activity/Fitness Tracking

With an accelerometer, HRM, barometer, and gyroscope built into the Moto 360 3rd Gen, its fitness-focused and well equipped to track your daily active life. It’s capable of tracking your steps, distance, calories, heart rate that can help you manage your training intensity effortlessly, sleep with inbuilt multi-satellite GPS system that enables outdoor activity tracking for locations, real-time pace and routes.
The much improved Google Fit is your fitness companion on this watch, as well as access to other fitness-focused apps on the Playstore such as Strava and more.

• Notifications

The Moto 360 3rd Gen is fully equipped to keep you connected to all that matters to you so you never get to miss important updates. It’s compatible with both Android and iOS devices, which upon successful pairing will alert you when there’s a new notification from both native and third-party apps on your phone. You can also control music, ring your phone as well as other interesting features.
NFC is also onboard on the Moto 360 3rd Gen which enables Google Pay – a non-contactless payment system that allow you make payment on the go directly from this watch, so you don’t need to always carry your wallet with you.

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