Featured in this comparison chart is the Fossil Gen 5 which is one of the best Wear OS smartwatches on the market right now and the Apple Watch Series 5 which is only compatible with iPhone and undoubtedly the best smartwatch on the market. Each of these two stands out in design with very interesting features. Compare the Fossil Gen 5 vs Apple Watch Series 5 specifications, features and prices to find out which is the best choice for you.
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Apple Fossil Gen 5 vs Apple Watch Series 5: Specifications Compared
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![]() Fossil Gen 5 Calyle Specifications, Features and Price |
![]() Apple Watch Series 5 (44mm) (GPS) Specifications, Features and Price |
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Price | $295.00 | $429.00 |
ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
Device name | Fossil Gen 5 Calyle | (GPS), Apple Watch Series 5 |
Device type | Fitness/Classic smartwatch | Fitness/Sport smartwatch |
Gender | Men | Unisex |
Release date | August, 2019 | September, 2019 |
Predecessor | Fossil Gen 4 Explorist | Apple Watch Series 4 |
Successor | — | — |
Versions | — | Apple Watch Hermès, Apple Watch Nike+ |
BODY | BODY | BODY |
Dimension | 44 x 44 x 12 mm | 44 x 38 x 10.7 mm |
Weight | — | 36.1g (GPS) |
Shape | Circular | Rectangular |
Case material | Stainless steel | Aluminum |
Strap material | Stainless steel | Elastomer |
Bezel material | Stainless steel | Bezeless, Sapphire glass |
Strap size | 22 mm | 24mm |
Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Sapphire glass |
Water resistance | 3ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
Durability test | — | — |
Swim-proof | Yes | Yes |
Color | Black, Brown, Smoke | Gold, Gray, Silver |
DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
Display size | 1.28 inch | 1.78 inch |
Display type | AMOLED, Full color | 1000nit, OLED |
Display resolution | 416 x 416 px | 448 x 368 pixels |
Pixel density | — | — |
Always on | Yes | Yes |
Custom watch face | Yes | Yes |
Input type | 3 Physical buttons, Touchscreen | 1 Physical button, Digital crown, Touchscreen |
CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
Bluetooth | Yes, Bluetooth v4.2 LE | Bluetooth v5.0 |
Bluetooth calling | Yes | Yes |
GPS | Yes | GLONASS, GPS |
NFC | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
RAM | 1GB | 0.768GB |
ROM | 8GB | 32GB |
Memory card slot | No | No |
CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
Technology | None | None |
SIM type | None | — |
Band | — | — |
NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS |
SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
Email alert | Yes | Yes |
Event reminder | Yes | Yes |
Third-party apps alert | Yes | Yes |
MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA |
Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 |
Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes |
Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Camera | No | No |
Radio | No | No |
SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
Altimeter | Yes | Yes |
Ambient light | Yes | Yes |
Barometer | No | Yes |
Compass | Yes | Yes |
ECG | No | Yes |
Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
HRM | Yes | Yes |
Pulse oximeter | No | No |
Thermometer | No | App, No |
Other sensors | — | — |
ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING |
Blood oxygen | No | No |
Blood Pressure | No | No |
Calories | Yes | Yes |
Distance | Yes | Yes |
ECG tracking | No | Yes |
Fitness Level | — | Yes |
Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
Sleep tracking | Yes | (Third-party app), Yes |
Steps | Yes | Yes |
Stress | Yes | Yes |
Incidental fall detection | No | No |
Menstrual cycle | No | Yes |
VO2 Max | — | Yes |
Swim-tracking | Yes | Yes |
Swim-heart tracking | No | No |
On-screen workout | No | No |
Sport modes | Yes | Yes |
BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
Battery type | Non-removable Li-ion battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery |
Battery capacity | 310mAh | — |
Battery life | Regular: 24hrs+ | Regular: up to 18hrs |
Charging type | Charging dock | Charging dock |
Charging time | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours |
Solar power | No | No |
PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
Chipset | Snapdragon 3100 | Apple S5 chip (64bits) |
CPU | — | Dual core |
GPU | — | — |
Operating system | Wear OS | WatchOS 6 |
MISC | MISC | MISC |
Companion app | Fossil Q App | Apple Watch App |
Compatibility | Android 6.0+, iOS 10.0+ | iOS 12.0+ |
Payment system | Google Pay | Apple Pay |
Interchangeable strap | 22 mm, Yes | 24mm, Yes |
Voice command | Yes, Google Assistant | Yes, Siri |
Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
Box content | Charger, Fossil Gen 5 Calyle, Manual, Straps | Apple Watch Series 5, Charger, Manual, Straps |
Price | $295.00 | $429.00 |
My Verdict
No doubt, these two are some of the finest smartwatches on the market, while the Gen 5 has a classic watch design just like your regular traditional watch, the Watch 5 comes in a rather sporty appearance. However, the Watch 5 weighs very light, it’s slimmer and sleeker. It also is a more comprehensive activity tracker with incidental fall detection, ECG, and menstrual cycle tracking all added and has a far larger storage capacity that lets you take more of your favorite tracks along with you. Watch 5 is the best for iPhone users.
On the other hand, the Gen 5 cost a little less, yet an outstanding smartwatch powered by the Snapdragon 3100 chip features Bluetooth calling just like the Watch 5 and also has some nice fitness tracking features with Google Fit as your fitness companion. For one, Gen 5 has a slightly longer battery life than the Watch 5, thanks to it’s battery saver feature, and it’s compatible with both iOS and Android devices which makes it a nice alternative for iPhone owners and the best choice for Android users.