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Featured in this comparison chart is the Samsung Galaxy Watch – a comprehensive smartwatch and one of the best selling on the market, it’s joined by the Fossil Gen 4 explorist and Ticwatch pro – two outstanding Wear OS smartwatches. We compare the specs and features of these three, so you know the differences and which is the right choice for you.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Fossil Gen 4 Explorist vs Ticwatch Pro Specifications Compared
| Product Info |
 Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm) Full Specifications, Features and Price |
 Fossil Gen 4 Explorist Specifications, Features and Price |
 Ticwatch Pro Specifications, Features and Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.95 | - | $159.99 |
| ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
| Device name | Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm) | Fossil Gen 4 Explorist | Ticwatch Pro |
| Device type | Fitness/Classic smartwatch | Fitness/Classic smartwatch | Fitness/Classic smartwatch |
| Gender | Men | Men | Men |
| Release date | August, 2018 | August, 2018 | July, 2018 |
| Predecessor | Samsung Gear S3 | Fossil Gen 3 Explorist | — |
| Successor | — | Fossil Gen 5 Calyle | Ticwatch Pro 4G |
| Versions | Bluetooth, LTE | — | — |
| BODY | BODY | BODY | BODY |
| Dimension | 46 x 49 x 13 mm | 45 x 45 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 | Leather, Silicone | Stainless steel | Leather |
| Bezel material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Strap size | 22 mm | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla glass DX+ | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Water resistance | Yes, 5ATM | 3ATM | IP68 |
| Durability test | MIL-STD-810G | — | — |
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes | No |
| Color | Black, Silver | Black, Gray, Rose-gold, Silver | Black |
| DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
| Display size | 1.3 inches | 1.4 inches | 1.39 inch |
| Display type | Super AMOLED, Full color | AMOLED, Full color | AMOLED, FSTN, Full color |
| Display resolution | 360 x 360 pixel | 454 x 454 px | 400 x 400 px |
| Pixel density | — | — | — |
| Always on | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom watch face | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Input type | 2 Physical buttons, Physical rotating bezel, Touchscreen | 3 Physical buttons, 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 | No | Yes |
| GPS | Galileo, Yes, GPS/GLONASS/BEIDOU | Yes | BEIDOU, GLONASS, GPS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
| RAM | 0.75GB | 512MB | 512MB |
| ROM | 4GB | 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 | No | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | No | No |
| Radio | No | No | No |
| SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | No | — | No |
| Ambient light | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes | No | No |
| Compass | — | No | 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 | 39 | Yes | Yes |
| BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
| Battery type | Non-removable Li-ion battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery | non-removable Lithium-polymer |
| Battery capacity | 472mAh | — | 415mAh |
| Battery life | Regular usage: 3 days+, Standby:10 days+ | Regular: 24hrs+ | Regular: 2-30 days |
| Charging type | WPC based wireless charging | Charging dock | Charging dock |
| Charging time | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours |
| Solar power | No | No | No |
| PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
| Chipset | Exynos 9110 | Snapdragon 2100 | Snapdragon 2100 |
| CPU | Dual core 1.15GHz | — | 1.2GHz dual-core |
| GPU | — | — | — |
| Operating system | Tizen OS 4.0 | Wear OS | Wear OS |
| MISC | MISC | MISC | MISC |
| Companion app | Samsung Gear app, Samsung Health App | Fossil Q App | Ticwatch App |
| Compatibility | Android 5.0+ & RAM 1.5GB+, iPhone 5+ and iOS 9.0+ | Android 6.0+, iOS 10.0+ | Android 6.0+, iOS 10.0+ |
| Payment system | Samsung Pay | Google Pay | Google Pay |
| Interchangeable strap | Yes | 22 mm, Yes | 22 mm, Yes |
| Voice command | Yes, Bixby | Yes, Google Assistant | Yes, Google Assistant |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Box content | Charger, Manual, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Straps | Charger, Fossil Gen 4 Explorist, Manual, Straps | Charger, Manual, Straps, Ticwatch Pro |
| Price | $249.95 | $159.99 |
Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Fossil Gen 4 Explorist vs Ticwatch Pro: Which is Better?
The Samsung Galaxy Watch is a more comprehensive smartwatch, its a standalone smartwatch that allow you make and receive calls directly from the device. It also has the longest battery life, although a bit more expensive.
On the other hand, the Ticwatch Pro with slight longer battery life thanks to it’s dual display is a more comprehensive smartwatch than the Gen 4 Explorists. Although the Gen 4 has a more distinguishing design.
There’s a newer version of the Gen 4, the Gen 5 Calyle, also the Ticwatch Pro 4G succeeds the Pro.
Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Fossil Gen 4 Explorist vs Ticwatch Pro: Editor’s Pick
