Ticwatch Pro 3 and Fossil Gen 5 are probably two of the best Wear OS smartwatches, while Gen 5 is powered by Snapdragon 3100 chip, Ticwatch Pro 3 is powered by a more advanced 4100 chip that offers a faster 1.7GHz speed and faster GPU as well as a significant battery life increase. This post compares Ticwatch Pro 3 vs Fossil Gen 5 specs and features to find out the differences and to help you decide which is a better smartwatch for you.
Ticwatch Pro 3 vs Fossil Gen 5 Full Specifications Compared
| Ticwatch Pro 3 | Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle | |
|---|---|---|
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ABOUT DEVICE | ||
| Device name | Ticwatch Pro 3 | Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle |
| Device type | Classic/Fitness smartwatch | Classic/Fitness smartwatch |
| Predessesor | Ticwatch Pro 2020 | Fossil Gen 4 Q Explorist |
| Successor | __ | Fossil Gen 6 |
| Released date | September, 2020 | August, 2019 |
| Ideal for | Men | Men |
DISPLAY | ||
| Display type | AMOLED + FSTN Always-on | AMOLED (Always-on) |
| Display size | 1.4 inch | 1.28 inch |
| Display resolution | 450 x 450 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi | 326 PPI |
| Input type | Touchscreen plus 2 buttons | Touchscreen plus 3 physical buttons |
| Always-on | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable watch face | Yes | Yes |
BODY | ||
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Dimension | 47 x 48 x 12.2 mm | 44 x 44 x 12 mm |
| Weight | 41.9 grams | N/A |
| Casing material | Stainless steel/plastic | Stainless steel |
| Strap/band material | Solid silicone | Stainless steel |
| Bezel Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Strap size | 22mm | 22mm |
| Interchangeable band | Yes, 22mm | Yes, 22mm |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla glass |
| Water resistant/Protection | Yes, IP68 | Yes, 3ATM |
| Swim-proof | Not recommended | Yes |
| Color(s) | Shadow black | Black silicone/steel Dark Brown/black steel Smoke stainless steel |
MEMORY | ||
| RAM | 1GB | 1GB |
| Internal storage | 8GB | 8GB |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth smart v4.2 LE | Bluetooth smart v4.2 LE |
| Bluetooth calling | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Payment system | Google pay | Google pay |
| GPS | GPS/GLONASS/Beidou/Galileo | Yes |
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY | ||
| Technology | No | No |
| SIM | No | No |
| Band | No | No |
NOTIFICATIONS | ||
| Email alert | Yes | Yes |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Text response | Yes | Yes |
FITNESS TRACKING | ||
| Sleep apnea | No | No |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | __ | Yes |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Calories | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes |
| Stress | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max. | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen | Yes | No |
| Blood pressure | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle tracking | No | No |
| Swim tracking | No | Yes |
| Under-water heart rate tracking | No | No |
| Preloaded maps | No | No |
| On-screen workout modes | No | No |
| Triathlon mode | No | __ |
| ECG Tracking | No | No |
| Preloaded sport modes | Yes, 10 | Yes |
| Safety tracking | No | No |
MEDIA | ||
| Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 |
| Music streaming | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
SENSORS | ||
PLATFORM | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Wear OS | Wear OS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 3100 |
| CPU | -- | 1.2 GHz Quad-core 4x ARM Cortex A7 |
| GPU | -- | Qualcomm Adreno 304 GPU |
BATTERY | ||
| Type of battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery |
| Battery capacity | Minimum: 577mAh Nominal: 595mAh | 310mAh |
| Battery life | Standby:45 days+ (FSTN) Mixed/average usage: 3 days | Standby: 3 days+ Mixed usage: 1 day+ |
| Charging type | Magnetic charging dock | Inductive charging magnet |
| Charging time | About 1-2 hours | About 1-2 hours |
| Battery saver mode | Yes | Yes |
| Solar power | No | No |
| Rapid charging | No | Yes |
CLOCK FEATURES | ||
| Time/Date | Yes | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes | Yes |
OTHER FUNCTIONS | ||
| Control camera | Yes | Yes |
| Music control | Yes | Yes |
| Find phone | Yes | Yes |
MISC | ||
| Compatibility | Android and iOS | Android 6.0 (excluding Go edition)+ iOS 10.0+ |
| Companion app | Mobvoi app | Fossil Q app |
| Voice command | Yes | Yes |
BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Ticwatch Pro 3 | Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle | |
| Straps | Straps | |
| Charging dock | Inductive charging magnet | |
| Quick start guide | Quick start guide | |
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| Official Site | Official Site | |
Which is Better?
Although each of these two has a sophisticated design, while offering music storage, Bluetooth calling, and activity tracking, Ticwatch Pro 3 is a better smartwatch than Gen 5. Housing the 4100 chip, it has a better performance and longer battery life than Fossil Gen. The Ticwatch Pro 3 also features blood oxygen tracking and a hearing app which Fossil Gen 5 lacks, thus making it a more comprehensive fitness tracker.
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