With the innovations and improvements in the hardware plus software of various devices today, there is no better time to buy a smartwatch than now. While users of the Apple iOS have limitations in what they can buy, Android users have so many options they can choose from. Are you still confused with the smartwatch you should go for? Take a look at the best Android Smartwatches you can buy in 2017.
Best Android Smartwatches To Choose From When Planning To Buy
1. Huawei Watch 2 Classic
Huawei released its Watch 2 just last month (May 2017), it is quite amazing how the Huawei Watch 2 Classic was also released this month (June) and it is already available in the market to be purchased by buyers.
This model is not really different from the standard version, it comes with a 1.2inch display with resolution of 390 x 390 pixels. It runs on a Snapdragon wear 2100 processor, 786mb RAM and 4GB internal storage. It comes with the Android Wear 2.0 operating system out of the box with NFC for Android pay support. It is also equipped with a heart rate sensor, GPS, and IP68 water/dust resistance just like the standard model. Just like the Watch 2, it also have a diameter of 45mm.
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The main difference between the watch 2 classic and the standard watch 2 is that the former lacks LTE support. The classic is also built from a more premium “Titanium Grey” shell which has a bit less sporty look. It also comes with a leather band installed out of the box instead of the silicone ones found on other models. The price of the Watch 3 Classic is $369 and you can purchase them from Amazon and Best Buy. This tops my list of best Android Smartwatches in 2017.
2. Montblac Summit
If you are following up news about premium smartwatches, you will know that the Montblanc Summit is the latest smartwatch hitting various watch shops around the world. It comes with the Android Wear 2.0 operating system out of the box and other standard specifications, which are; Snapdragon Wear 2100, 512mb RAM and 4gb internal storage. It does not have support for NFC or LTE but it does feature a heart rate sensor and premium materials.
The base model is made from polished stainless steel with a premium leather band made from calfskin. Other models came with a titanium casing alligator leather straps, but they cost more than the base model. All the models of the Montblac Summit came with a 46mm casing that has a thickness of 12.5mm. The battery is meant to last for a day and the watch is IP68 water/dust resistant. The price of this smartwatch is $870 and they will be available for purchase this coming week. This is number two in the list of Best Android Smartwatches You Can Buy In 2017.
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3. Verizon Wear24
When you think about a smartwatch, i guess the first name that comes to your mind is Verizon. The smartwatch manufacturer was the first to announce a new device for Android Wear 2.0. The Verizon Wear24 have LTE support and of course it is powered by Android Wear 2.0. It has a fairly traditional design with just a single button on the side.
It features a 1.39inch AMOLED touch screen display, 450mAh battery, 768MB RAM, 4GB storage, Snapdragon Wear 2100 chipset and LTE support on Verizon’s network. Other of its features include wireless charging and IP67 rating for water/dust resistance. The watch has a diameter of 42mm and it is 13.5mm thick.
The Wear24 is currently on sale on Verizon’s website and some other retail locations. The pricing goes for $299 with a two-year agreement or $349 outright.
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4. ZTE Quartz
ZTE recently made its debut in the smartwatch industry with the ZTE Quartz. This is a cellular-equipped smartwatch, but this time around, running with 3G on T-Mobile’s GSM network.
The ZTE Quartz have similar specifications like other Android Wear smartwatches, featuring a Snapdragon 2100, 768MB of RAM, 4GB storage, and a 1.4inch AMOLED display. Other features includes GPS, 500mAh battery and an IP67 dust/water resistance rating. The ZTE Quartz also comes in a 46 diameter body having a 14.2mm thickness. See its footage below.
The price on the ZTE Quartz is $192 and it offers some incredible value though it lacks features like wireless charging, NFC and heart rate sensor. The smartwatch is available now on T-Mobile.
5. Huawei Watch 2
The original Huawei watch is one of the most cherished Android Wear Smartwtches in the market today, thanks to its gorgeous design. Unfortunately, disappointment arose when many users observe that the second generation model would not maintain the standard, instead opting for something a bit chunkier and rugged with the standard and “classic” models.
The Huawei Watch 2 and Watch 2 Classic have similar specifications which consist of a 1.2inch AMOLED display, 420mAh battery and a Snapdragon 2100 processor. Both also have a 766MB or RAM and a 4GB storage, two buttons for navigation and accessing app functions such as Android Pay and also NFC support.
The price of the Huawei Watch 2 starts from $299 and it comes with 10 weeks of Google Play Music for free. The watch is available now in various stores like Best Buy and Amazon. The watch 2 is among the best Android Smartwatches you can buy in 2017.
6. LG Watch Sport
Android Wear 2.0s debut experienced the release of two new Android Wear Smartwatches, the first of it is the LG Watch Sport. It is an LTE-eguipped Android Wear 2.0 device with a futuristic metal design in either silver or blue colours and two customizable buttons on the top and bottom of the rotating power button. See the video below.
Under the hood, it features a Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, 4GB storage, and 768MB of RAM. Other of its features includes wireless charging, 430mAh battery, NFC support, GPS, and LTE on AT&T and T-Mobile (a Verizon model will be available in the nearest future). It has a 45mm diameter and body thickness of 14.2mm.
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The price of the LG Watch sport is $349 which is indeed a good deal for the device. The watch is available now on Google Store and AT&T.
7. LG Watch Style
The LG Watch Style made its debut alongside the LG Watch Sport. It is a super-thin Android Wear Watch designed for those with smaller wrists. It has a 42mm diameter and 11mm thin body. it is indeed one of the thinnest smartwatches in the market today.
The LG Watch Style have similar specs with the LG Watch Sport. It features a Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB storage, 1.2inch OLED display and lacks NFC, GPS and a heat rate sensor.
It has a smaller battery, 230mAh with wireless charging. The LG watch Style is also IP67 water/dust resistant and comes with the Android Wear 2.0 out of the box.
The asking price of the LG Watch Style is $249 which is fairly reasonable considering its specs.
8. Samsung Gear S3 Frontier/Classic
One of the smartwatches to look up to in 2017 is the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier/Classic. It is not actually and Android Wear device, rather it runs on Tizen. The Samsung Gear Frontier is indeed a smartwatch you can dream of ever having, having a sporty, circular gray design with a 1.3inch super AMOLED display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass SR+.
The smartwatch features a dual-core Exynos 727o processor, 768MB of RAM and 4GB storage. Other of its features includes; GPS, NFC and optional LTE. Its outstanding features includes Samsung Pay and the rotating bezel. It have a thickness of 12.9mm and a diameter of 46mm. .
The Samsung Gear S3 Frontier and Classic are now available on Amazon and other retail stores for an asking price of $349.
9. Mobvoi Ticwatch 2
Another best Android Smartwatchesto watch out for in 2017 is the Mobvoi Ticwatch 2. Though it is not powered by Android wear 2.0 but a forked bersion of Android, the Ticwatch 2 from Mobvoi offers a unique and nice experience to its users. It has a hardware that is somewhat cheap, but looks classy nonethless and has a compact size that fits perfectly on both small and large wrists. It comes with a 12mm thickness and diameter of 42mm.
It features a 1.4inch AMOLED display which is excellent and rends itself to some spectacularly saturated colours, as well as very deep blacks that the Ticwear operating system takes advantage of. The manufacturer claims that the smartwatch will last for 36 hours on a single charge and it is also equipped with wireless charging capacity.
10. Fossil Q Series
Fossil is a traditional watch maker but they are also not left out in supporting the world of Android wear smartwatches. The company offers some lineups of smartwatches which includes the Fossil Q Marshal, Founder, and Wander. Soon, the company will also release the Q Venture and Q Explorist as well as the limited edition Qx Cory Richards.
All of these smartwatches have similar designs but different prices all depending on the model you choose. Older generations offer the Snapdragon 400, with the newer models mostly sticking to the Snapdragon Wear 2100. You can learn more about the individual models below, and pick up most of them on
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