Fossil Gen 6 launched as the world's first smartwatch with Snapdragon Wear 4100+

Fossil has launched its latest smartwatch called the Fossil Gen 6. It’s the first smartwatch to boast Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 4100+ processor. So, let’s walk through the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Fossil Gen 6 in Nepal.

Fossil Gen 6 Overview:

Design and Display

Fossil Gen 6 comes in two case options: 42 and 44mm. Still, both variants have the same 1.28-inch screen. It’s an AMOLED display with 416 x 416 resolution and 326 PPI. They are also 3 ATM water-resistant, meaning you can go light swimming with the watch on your wrist. Fossil Gen 6 comes in a stainless-steel case with a trio of buttons on the right, including a rotating crown in the center. It also features a speaker and a microphone, allowing you to accept or make calls directly from the watch.

Snapdragon Wear 4100+

Under the hood, Fossil Gen 6 is powered by Snapdragon Wear 4100+ chipset, which was launched last year alongside the regular Wear 4100 that we recently saw in Mobvoi TicWatch E3. The only difference between the Plus and non-plus variants is the presence of a power-efficient co-processor on the former. According to Qualcomm, the Wear 4100 series brings 85% better CPU and memory performance compared to the Snapdragon Wear 3100. Fossil has backed the chipset with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. Moving on, the smartwatch boots on last-gen Wear OS. However, Fossil has promised Wear OS 3 update in 2022. It also comes with Google Voice Assistant support built-in.

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Features

In terms of connectivity, it uses Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS, and NFC SE. The health tracking options include 24/7 heart rate and blood oxygen (SpO2) monitoring. Alongside, there are sensors for tracking calories, steps, cardio fitness levels, sleep, and many more. The Fossil Gen 6 comes with a 24 hours+ rated battery life and can juice up to 80% in just 30 minutes.

Fossil Gen 6 Specifications:

• Body: 42/44mm cases
• Display: 1.28-inch AMOLED, 416 x 416 resolution, 326 PPI, Always-on Display
• Strap (42/44mm): 18/22mm, stainless steel/leather, interchangeable
• Strap Options: Brown Leather, Gold/Purple, Green Camo Grosgrain, Smoke Stainless Steel
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100+ (12nm)
• Software: Wear OS by Google
• Memory: 1GB RAM, 8GB storage
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 LE, GPS, NFC SE
• Audio: Speaker, Microphone
• Water Resistance: 3 ATM
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Altimeter, Ambient Light, Compass, Gyroscope, Off-body IR, PPG Heart Rate, SPO2
• Functions: 24-hour heart rate, Blood oxygen (SpO2), Step counter, Google Assistant
• Battery: Up to 24+ hours, 80% in 30 minutes

Fossil Gen 6 Price in Nepal and Availability

Fossil Gen 6 is already up for pre-order in the US, where its price is USD 319 for the Smoke Stainless Steel variant. Similarly, you can get the other three options for USD 299. We expect the price of the Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch in Nepal to start at around NPR 40,000 if and when it launches here.

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