Mobvoi launches an LTE version of its TicWatch Pro 3 in Europe

Just a few months ago, Mobvoi launched the TicWatch Pro 3 GPS, an excellent smartwatch that felt like the perfect ambassador for Google’s Wear OS. About the only thing lacking in Mobvoi’s device was support for LTE connectivity, but that’s being addressed with the launch of the TicWatch Pro 3 with LTE.

Before we go any further: Yes, the TicWatch Pro 3 with LTE features the same design and specs as the TicWatch Pro 3 GPS. The only difference, of course, is the addition of LTE band support, which will allow users to easily connect to the Internet when on the go. That seems like a minuscule addition, but it could let you ditch your smartphone when going on an outdoor adventure.

Without LTE, if you leave your phone behind, your smartwatch is simply a traditional timepiece. Add LTE to the equation, and you can leave your phone behind and still take phone calls, navigate, and more. It’s a freeing experience when your smartwatch no longer has to rely on your phone. Importantly, you can send out SOS alerts with just your watch — no phone needed.

TicWatch Pro 3 LTE: Specifications

Specifications	TicWatch Pro 3 LTE
Dimensions & Weight	47 x 48 x 12.2 mm Stainless Steel + Plastic: 42g
Display	1.4″ AMOLED (400 x 400 px) + FSTN LCD Gorilla Glass 3
Watchband size	22mm, silicone
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100
Memory	1GB RAM, 8GB storage
Connectivity & Extras	Bluetooth v4.2, BLE WiFi 802.11 b/g/n Speaker Microphone Rotor motor for vibration
GPS	GPS GLONASS Beidou Galileo QZSS
Sensors	PPG heart rate sensor: Blood O2 saturation Stress Detection Night infrared Static Heart Rate sensor with non-visible light Accelerometer Gyroscope Ambient light sensor Barometer Low latency off-body sensor
NFC Payments	Yes, Google Pay
Battery	577mAh
Durability	IP68
OS	Wear OS
Colors	Shadow Black

The TicWatch Pro 3 promises up to 72 hours of battery life with Smart Mode turned on. In Essential Mode, users can eke out up to 45 days of use from the wearable’s 577 mAh battery. That’s a big stat for such a tiny device, and in our review, we came away mighty impressed by the TicWatch Pro 3’s battery life. We expect similar performance from the TicWatch 3 Pro with LTE.

The smartwatch also offers health and fitness tracking, features that will be enhanced by the addition of LTE. You can monitor your heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, and precisely track your runs with GPS. The smartwatch is also rated IP68, so you don’t have to worry about a splash in the rain.

The TicWatch Pro 3 with LTE features a stainless steel and plastic design and comes in Shadow Black. Cellular connectivity is limited to Vodafone customers in the UK, Spain, and Germany at launch, and you can pick it up starting today through Mobvoi’s website, Amazon, and some Vodafone websites for £329.99 / €359.99. If you’re eligible for Vodafone OneNumber, you can share the same phone and data plan between your smartwatch and phone.

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