Even though Snapdragon 2100 and then 3100 have been a great disservice to the Wear OS family, the release of Snapdragon 4100 is a huge leap further. The 4100 chip which is faster than its predecessor has a 12nm fabrication process which is the same as Exynos 9110 that powers Samsung’s flagship smartwatches. And Ticwatch Pro 3 is the first Wear OS smartwatch to be powered by the 4100 chip. Meanwhile, Fossil Gen 5 which is powered by the 3100 chip is still one of the best Wear OS smartwatches around or perhaps the most popular Wear OS smartwatch – A title Ticwatch Pro 3 already contests. Both smartwatches spot a sturdy and sophisticated build and feature a microphone, a loudspeaker, 8GB and 1GB RAM storage, and inbuilt GPS. Both can track your heart rate, sleep, calories, steps, and more. Which is a better smartwatch? Experts outrightly say Ticwatch Pro 3. Read further as the following comparison chart compares the difference between these two.
Ticwatch Pro 3 vs Fossil Gen 5: Specifications Compared
| Product Info |
 Ticwatch Pro 3 Specifications, Features and Price |
 Fossil Gen 5 Calyle Specifications, Features and Price |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $164.50 | Original price was: $299.99.$157.70Current price is: $157.70. |
| ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
| Device name | Ticwatch Pro 3 | Fossil Gen 5 Calyle |
| Device type | Fitness/Classic smartwatch | Fitness/Classic smartwatch |
| Gender | Men | Men |
| Release date | September, 2020 | August, 2019 |
| Predecessor | Ticwatch Pro 2020 | Fossil Gen 4 Explorist |
| Successor | — | Fossil Gen 6 |
| Versions | — | — |
| BODY | BODY | BODY |
| Dimension | 47 x 48 x 12.2 mm | 44 x 44 x 12 mm |
| Weight | 41.9g | — |
| Shape | Circular, Curved | Circular |
| Case material | Stainless steel, Thermoplastic | Stainless steel |
| Strap material | Silicone | Stainless steel |
| Bezel material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Strap size | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Interchangeable strap | 22 mm, Yes | 22 mm, Yes |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Water resistance | IP68 | 3ATM |
| Durability test | MIL-STD-810G | — |
| Swim-proof | Not recommended | Yes |
| Color | Black | Black, Brown, Smoke |
| DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
| Display size | 1.4 inches | 1.28 inch |
| Display type | AMOLED, FSTN, Full color | AMOLED, Full color |
| Display resolution | 400 x 400 px | 416 x 416 px |
| Pixel density | — | 326 ppi |
| Always on | Yes | Yes |
| Custom watch face | Yes | Yes |
| Input type | 2 Physical buttons, Touchscreen | 3 Physical buttons, Touchscreen |
| CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
| Bluetooth | Yes, Bluetooth v4.2 LE | Yes, Bluetooth v4.2 LE |
| Bluetooth calling | (Android only), Yes | Yes |
| GPS | A-GPS, GPS | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, WLAN 2.4GHz | Yes, WLAN 2.4GHz |
| MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
| RAM | 1GB | 1GB |
| ROM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
| Technology | None | None |
| SIM type | None | 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 |
| Reply to Notifications | - | - |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | No | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| HRM | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse oximeter (SpO2) | Yes | No |
| Temperature | No | No |
| Other sensors | — | — |
| ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING |
| Blood oxygen | Yes | No |
| Blood Pressure | No | No |
| Calories | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes |
| ECG tracking | No | No |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | - | Yes |
| Stress | Yes | Yes |
| Fall detection | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle | No | No |
| VO2 Max | — | Yes |
| Swim-tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Underwater heart rate tracking | No | No |
| On-screen workout | No | No |
| Sport modes | Yes | Yes |
| BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
| Battery type | non-removable Lithium-polymer | Non-removable Li-ion battery |
| Battery capacity | 577mAh (minimum), 595mAh (Nominal) | 310mAh |
| Battery life | Regular: 3 – 45 days | Regular: 24hrs+ |
| Charging type | Charging dock | Charging dock |
| Charging time | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours |
| Solar charging | No | No |
| PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4100 | Snapdragon 3100 |
| CPU | 1.7GHz dual core | — |
| GPU | Adreno 504 | — |
| Operating system | Wear OS | Wear OS |
| MISC | MISC | MISC |
| Companion app | Ticwatch App | Fossil Q App |
| Compatibility | Android 6.0+, iOS 10.0+ | Android 6.0+, iOS 10.0+ |
| Payment system | Google Pay | Google Pay |
| Voice command | Yes, Google Assistant | Yes, Google Assistant |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
| Box content | Charger, Manual, Straps, Ticwatch Pro 3 | Charger, Fossil Gen 5 Calyle, Manual, Straps |
Which is Better?
Ticwatch Pro 3 is a better smartwatch than Fossil Gen 5 and there’s no doubt about that. It offers more inhouse fitness tracking features like blood oxygen tracking, hearing protection, and stress management which certainly makes it a better fitness smartwatch. Moreover, with 4100 under the hood, Ticwatch Pro 3 boasts a better performance in GPU and CPU which by extension leaves it with longer battery life.
On the other hand, Fossil Gen 5 is no doubt a decent smartwatch. For one, I prefer it’s stainless steel build and circular design to that of Tiwatch Pro.
So, if you’re looking to buy a Wear OS smartwatch, I think Ticwatch Pro 3 remains the best for now until we see a Fossil smartwatch powered by the 4100 chip.
