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In this comparison chart, we compare the Fossil Gen 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Ticwatch Pro specs and features, so you find the right choice for you. All three watches are high-end devices with premium design and loaded with features. Compare to know which is the right choice for you.
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Fossil Gen 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Ticwatch Pro Specifications Compared
| Product Info |
 Fossil Gen 5 Calyle Specifications, Features and Price |
 Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm) Full Specifications, Features and Price |
 Ticwatch Pro Specifications, Features and Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $290.99 | $249.95 | $159.99 |
| ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
| Device name | Fossil Gen 5 Calyle | Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm) | Ticwatch Pro |
| Device type | Fitness/Classic smartwatch | Fitness/Classic smartwatch | Fitness/Classic smartwatch |
| Gender | Men | Men | Men |
| Release date | August, 2019 | August, 2018 | July, 2018 |
| Predecessor | Fossil Gen 4 Explorist | Samsung Gear S3 | — |
| Successor | — | — | Ticwatch Pro 4G |
| Versions | — | Bluetooth, LTE | — |
| BODY | BODY | BODY | BODY |
| Dimension | 44 x 44 x 12 mm | 46 x 49 x 13 mm | 45 x 45 x 12.6 mm |
| Weight | — | 63 grams (excluding straps) | — |
| Shape | Circular | Circular | Circular, Curved |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Reinforced carbon fiber |
| Strap material | Stainless steel | Leather, Silicone | Leather |
| Bezel material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Strap size | 22 mm | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla glass DX+ | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Water resistance | 3ATM | Yes, 5ATM | IP68 |
| Durability test | — | MIL-STD-810G | — |
| Swim-proof | Yes | Yes, recommended | No |
| Color | Black, Brown, Smoke | Black, Silver | Black |
| DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
| Display size | 1.28 inch | 1.3 inches | 1.39 inch |
| Display type | AMOLED, Full color | Super AMOLED, Full color | AMOLED, FSTN, Full color |
| Display resolution | 416 x 416 px | 360 x 360 pixel | 400 x 400 px |
| Pixel density | — | — | — |
| Always on | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom watch face | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Input type | 3 Physical buttons, Touchscreen | 2 Physical buttons, Physical rotating bezel, Touchscreen | 2 Physical buttons, Touchscreen |
| CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
| Bluetooth | Yes, Bluetooth v4.2 LE | Yes, Bluetooth v4.2 LE | Yes, Bluetooth v4.2 LE |
| Bluetooth calling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Galileo, Yes, GPS/GLONASS/BEIDOU | BEIDOU, GLONASS, GPS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
| RAM | 1GB | 0.75GB | 512MB |
| ROM | 8GB | 4GB | 4GB |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No |
| CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
| Technology | None | None | None |
| SIM type | None | None | None |
| Band | — | — | — |
| NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Email alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA |
| Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 |
| Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | No | No |
| Radio | No | No | No |
| SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | No | No |
| Ambient light | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | No | Yes | No |
| Compass | Yes | — | Yes |
| ECG | No | No | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HRM | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse oximeter | No | No | No |
| Thermometer | No | No | No |
| Other sensors | — | — | — |
| ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING |
| Blood oxygen | No | No | No |
| Blood Pressure | No | No | No |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ECG tracking | No | No | No |
| Fitness Level | — | — | — |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stress | Yes | Yes | — |
| Incidental fall detection | No | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle | No | No | No |
| VO2 Max | — | Yes | — |
| Swim-tracking | Yes | Yes | No |
| Swim-heart tracking | No | No | No |
| On-screen workout | No | No | No |
| Sport modes | Yes | 39 | Yes |
| BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
| Battery type | Non-removable Li-ion battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery | non-removable Lithium-polymer |
| Battery capacity | 310mAh | 472mAh | 415mAh |
| Battery life | Regular: 24hrs+ | Regular usage: 3 days+, Standby:10 days+ | Regular: 2-30 days |
| Charging type | Charging dock | WPC based wireless charging | Charging dock |
| Charging time | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours |
| Solar power | No | No | No |
| PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 3100 | Exynos 9110 | Snapdragon 2100 |
| CPU | — | Dual core 1.15GHz | 1.2GHz dual-core |
| GPU | — | — | — |
| Operating system | Wear OS | Tizen OS 4.0 | Wear OS |
| MISC | MISC | MISC | MISC |
| Companion app | Fossil Q App | Samsung Gear app, Samsung Health App | Ticwatch App |
| Compatibility | Android 6.0+, iOS 10.0+ | Android 5.0+ & RAM 1.5GB+, iPhone 5+ and iOS 9.0+ | Android 6.0+, iOS 10.0+ |
| Payment system | Google Pay | Samsung Pay | Google Pay |
| Interchangeable strap | 22 mm, Yes | Yes | 22 mm, Yes |
| Voice command | Yes, Google Assistant | Yes, Bixby | Yes, Google Assistant |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Box content | Charger, Fossil Gen 5 Calyle, Manual, Straps | Charger, Manual, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Straps | Charger, Manual, Straps, Ticwatch Pro |
| Price | $290.99 | $249.95 | $159.99 |
Fossil Gen 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Ticwatch Pro: What’s the Difference?
Fossil Gen 5 Calyle | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Ticwatch Pro |
Fossil Gen 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Ticwatch Pro: Design |
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| Most compact at 44mm and sleek at 12mm | Quite bulky at 46mm and thick at 13mm | Quite thick at 12.6mm and somewhat bulky. |
Fossil Gen 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Ticwatch Pro: Waterproof Rating |
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| 3ATM (waterproof up to 30 meters), swim-proof. | Rated 5ATM (waterproof up to 50 meters), swim-proof. | Rated IP68 (waterproof up to 1.5 meters), not swim-proof. |
Fossil Gen 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Ticwatch Pro: Memory |
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| Higher storage of 8GB (twice the other two), and 1GB RAM | Just 4GB ROM | Just 4GB ROM |
Fossil Gen 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Ticwatch Pro: Cellular Connectivity |
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| Not standalone, lacks cellular connectivity. | A standalone smartwatch that allow you make and receive calls directly from the device. | Not standalone, lacks cellular connectivity. |
Fossil Gen 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Ticwatch Pro: Activity Tracking |
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| Fitness-focused, a great choice for tracking your daily activities and managing your fitness goals. | Most comprehensive activity tracker with the ,most features. | Fitness-focused, a great choice for tracking your daily activities and managing your fitness goals. |
Fossil Gen 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Ticwatch Pro: Battery Life |
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| About 1 day battery life, with battery saver feature that elongates battery life a little longer. | Tested to last over 2 days. | About 2 days battery life with AMOLED display, while FSTN display elongates battery life up to 30 days. |
Fossil Gen 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Ticwatch Pro: Which is Better?
All three devices are outstanding in design, features and fitness tracking. However, the Fossil Gen 5 with the 3100 chip offers improved performance especially with 1GB RAM. It’s no doubt a better smartwatch than the Ticwatch Pro.
On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Watch is the most comprehensive, it has the most features, its standalone smartwatch, and the most comprehensive activity tracker with more fitness tracking features. It also has quite impressive long battery life.
Fossil Gen 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Ticwatch Pro: Editor’s Pick
