Two years after the Fossil GEN 5 was introduced, and just a few months after its LTE variant saw the light, the company has officially announced the next generation of its range of smart watches– The Fossil GEN 6, which will be compatible with Google’s next system update, Wear OS 3.
Among other features, this new model stands out as the first smartwatch of the firm to integrate Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 4100+ processor, which promises faster application load times, improved responsiveness and more efficient energy consumption.
Fossil GEN 6 Datasheet
FOSSIL GEN 6 | |
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Screen | 1.28 ”circular AMOLED (326 ppi) |
Processor | Snapdragon Wear 4100+ |
RAM | 1 GB |
Internal storage | 8 GB |
OS | Wear OS (compatible with iOS and Android) |
Endurance | 3 atm |
Sensors | Heart rate with PPG, SpO2, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, altimeter, out-of-body IR, ambient light sensors |
Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 LE, WiFi, GPS, NFC |
Others | Microphone and speaker Quick charge |
Price | From 299 euros |
The latest from Qualcomm and Google
In addition to being Fossil’s first smartwatch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100+ platform, the new GEN 6 will receive the Google’s next big OS update, Wear OS 3, next year. It also has smart battery modes and four-pin USB fast charging with magnetic disk (gets 80% power in 30 minutes).
The Fossil GEN 6 offers continuous heart rate monitoring and includes a new SpO2 sensor to measure oxygen saturation in blood. Also, thanks to the integrated speaker and microphone, it allows you to interact with the Google Assistant and answer calls whenever it is connected to the smartphone.
In addition, it includes 8 GB of storage, 1 GB of RAM and NFC for mobile payments. It is resistant to water up to 3 atmospheres of pressure and comes in two case sizes (44 and 42 mm), but both have a 1.28-inch AMOLED touchscreen, customizable dials and buttons, stainless steel case, bezel and pushers, and interchangeable straps and bracelets.
Price and versions of the Fossil GEN 6
The new Fossil can be reserved on the brand’s website from September 20. It will be available in two case sizes (42 and 44 mm) with different color combinations for each of them, as well as multiple interchangeable straps:
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