Finally, Apple released the much anticipated smartwatch. Unfortunately, the design is ugly. Not only is the watch ‘fat’, I don’t see a need to read messages or view stuff on my watch when my smartphone is in my pocket.
Anyway, Apple’s latest toy is called Apple Watch, not iWatch. Given a choice, I say the Moto 360 by Motorola is impressive.
Oddly, I still find the first generation square iPod nano a much more beautiful watch + ipod. Understandably it is nothing more than an mp3 player with a LCD screen, none the less it is still beautifully crafted. As shown in the images below, these are 1st Gen iPod Nano with third party straps.
Comparison of 5 Smartwatches
Sony | Samsung | Samsung | Motorola | Apple | |
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Thickness | 9 mm | 11.95mm | 10mm | 11.5 mm | n/a |
Weight | 45 gram | 27 gram | 294 gram | 60 gram | n/a |
CPU | 1.2GHz quad-core ARM Cortex A7 | 180 MHz ARM Cortex M4 | 1.0 GHz Dual-core | 1GHz TI OMAP™ 3 | Apple S1 Processor |
Memory | 512MB | - | 512MB | 512MB | n/a |
Storage | 4GB RAM | - | 4GB RAM | 4GB RAM | n/a |
OS | Android 4.X Android Wear | Proprietary RTOS | Tizen | Android 4.X Android Wear | iOS |
Display | 1.6” TFT e-paper 320×320 | 1.84" AMOLED display 128 x 432 | 1.63" AMOLED display 320 x 320 | 1.56” Backlit LCD Gorilla Glass 3 320 x 290 | Sapphire display |
Sensors | Ambient light sensors Accelerometer Compass Gyro GPS | Heart rate Sensor Accelerometer Gyro Sensor | Heart rate Sensor Accelerometer Gyro Sensor | Heart rate sensor Ambient light sensor | Heart rate sensor GPS Accelerometer |
Camera | - | - | 2MP | - | - |
Audio Video | - | - | AAC, M4A, MP3, OGG | - | n/a |
Connectivity | Bluetooth v4.0 NFC microUSB | Bluetooth v4.0 | Bluetooth v4.0 USB 2.0 | Micro USB 2.0 Wifi Bluetooth 4.0 3.5 mm mini jack | NFC Apple Pay Wifi Bluetooth 4.0 |
Battery | 420mAh | 210mAh | 300mAh | 320mAh | n/a |
Typical Usage | 2 days | 3 - 4 days | 2 - 3 days | n/a | n/a |
FM Radio | - | - | - | - | - |
Features | Water resistant | Water resistant | Water resistant | Water resistant Wireless Qi charging | Water resistant |
Sony SmartWatch 3
Introducing SmartWatch 3, the newest SmartWear accessory from Sony. SmartWatch 3 is a combined state-of-the-art SmartWatch and life logging accessory powered by Android Wear. It acts as a second smartphone screen and measures 1.6” with a 320×320 transflective display, comes with NFC, uUSB and is waterproof IP68 rated.
Samsung Gear 2 & Samsung Gear Fit
The next generation of Gear devices: Samsung Gear 2 with increased connectivity, customization and control, and Gear Fit that blends style, fitness and convenience.
Motorola Moto 360
At the time of writing, according to Bloomberg, the Moto 360 is the best smartwatch available in the market. Motorola has unveiled its first Android smartwatch, the Moto 360. The gadget’s buzziest attribute is its round screen, contrasting with the boxy shape of most smartwatches released to date. Businessweek’s Sam Grobart reviews the new smartwatch.
Apple Watch
Apple Watch is the most personal product Apple has ever made, because it’s the first one designed to be worn. Narrated by Jony Ive, Senior Vice President, Design at Apple.
Congrats, great article, nut the price of smartwatch is better…
@Jordano – Yeah, the price is crazy, I was thinking of buying the Sony Smartwatch but the price is too expensive. Might as well go for a normal swatch watch.
Your phone can be in your bag or pocket or anywhere within 10 meters. Like a mini version of your smartphone
You didn’t mentioned the price. My favorite is I’m Watch, though little costlier.
@Kannan – I suspect price vary from one country to another. Therefore it is best for the readings to do their own survey.
How do I set up SmartWatch with my Android™ phone?
The smart watch is a wristwatch that connects to your smartphone to present pertinent information so you don’t have to take the phone
Android Overload: Customizable Motorola X-Phone
The most stylish smart watch around, the Italian I’m Watch
Sony plans to drop a stylish watch this year that you may want to look into if you own an Android phone
Tedacos have a Androwatch brand for phone watch with Android SO.