It’s about time that Apple finally joined Android and brought a smartwatch that can work on a cellular network with the Apple Watch 3. It’s out and available now, but is it the best smartwatch for you? It really depends on what smartphone you have in your pocket. If you’re using an Android or Microsoft phone, then the answer is no. But we’ve got other options below that you might be interested in. They offer the same functionality as the Apple Watch 3 and some even have more features.
Bear in mind, that all watches with cellular connectivity require an additional monthly payment of $10 to get cellular data. If you ever decide to cancel your cellular service for your smartwatch, you can still use it connected to your smartphone over Bluetooth.
Apple Watch 3 with cellular – Starting at $399.99 from Apple
Easily the best and almost only option for iPhone users, the Apple Watch 3 can do just about everything. Sure the design hasn’t changed much, but it’s still fully waterproof and now has the ability to take calls and send messages. It has full GPS capability to keep track of your outdoor activities or can provide you with directions as well. It has a whopping 16GB of internal memory for storing Apple Music downloaded songs, but of course you can stream your music if you want to load up your smartwatch with apps instead.
Samsung Gear S3 Frontier – Starting at $249.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, AT&T, Samsung, Verizon
It’s easy to make an argument for Samsung being the best maker at smartwatches with the Gear S3 Frontier. Samsung has been making cellular connected smartwatches longer than Google and Apple, and the Frontier’s best in class battery life and gorgeous 360 AMOLED display make it a watch you can wear for years to come. It works best with Samsung watches like the Galaxy S8, S8+ and Note 8 where you can take calls, send text messages, make payments using Samsung Pay and track all of your fitness activities.
Samsung Gear S3 Classic – Starting at $249.99 at Amazon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
The Samsung Gear S3 Classic offers all of the same features as the Frontier but comes in a business casual package that can be worn everyday in the office. It comes with a blue leather band out of the box but can be dressed up even more with official interchangeable watch bands from Samsung.
LG Watch Sport – $349.99 at Google, Amazon and Best Buy
With Android Wear 2.0, a minimalist and beautiful look, automatic exercise detection and cellular data make the LG Watch Sport a complete package. It even has the full powered Android Assistant built-in to help you get directions, order a uber, check the weather or even send text messages.
ZTE Quartz – $192 at T-Mobile
The ZTE Quartz watch; high-tech at an affordable price. Make phone calls, hands-free messaging all powered by Android Wear 2.0. Never be out of touch with the world around you, with standalone cellular data, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. The ZTE Quartz Smartwatch lets you use a variety of connections to make calls, send texts and enjoy your favorite apps without needing your smartphone.
Great article very and awesome smartwatches, I agree they were the best in 2017. What about 2018? There will be many new entries?
we cant leave our smart phones , samrtwatches havent same smart phones opptions