I often start my smart clock articles with the introduction of “Smart Watch I have come a long way.” But are they really? I will not go deep into the history of smart watches, but there were times when these tools managed the full Android system and came with 3.5 mm headphones.

There was even models with a FM radio on the plane, games, integrated cameras with video recording possibilities, and Google Maps with View View (MotoCCTIV Springs to Mind). Whether these tools were already useful or not, it is another complete issue.

Motoactv was an interesting tool! He even had 3.5 mm Jack and FM radio! | Image by Motorola

The important point is that, in my opinion, modern smart watches branched into two main categories. At the beginning, we have the most capable devices, models like Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch.

These can do a lot of things. They have their ecosystem from applications and also a specially designed operating system for that. These hours try to pay the borders when it comes to features, some of which offer future things such as body composition analysis, glucose control, blood pressure measurements, and satellite communication, to name a few.

Apple low battery mark is familiar with Image by phonerena

The second large category of smart watches consists of amazing battery -lifetime devices, and is often the distinctive design. These forms can work for weeks on one shipment and can look like an expensive classic decisions.

The main issue here is that these alleged smart watches, some of which carry even the title “Ultra”, do not do much in terms of features. There are some things that I find a problem with this specific category of smart watches.

Problem 1: More shape of the job

My main problem with these devices is simple: it is basically the physical fitness ranges that wear distinctive packages. Take the Huawei Ultimate watch, for example. It costs 800 euros, however, it contains the same features of Huawei Watch with approximately $ 150.

The question here is, do you need the Huawei watch that looks, let’s say, Tissot SEASTAR 1000 for weak money, or get the real thing?

On the one hand, we have an excellent smart watch with the capabilities of the fitness band with a value of $ 100, and on the other side-an hour of real Swiss wrist. I have no answer to this question, but it is valid, especially when companies go to this distinct view of features and jobs.

Problem 2: There are no applications or environmental system

You are well with the primary starting point of these devices if there is a promise to update and expand their functions over time.

Huawei has promised this ecosystem of the rich application -based application of wearable devices for more than five years so far, but there is still a place that can be found. Xiaomi and OnePlus watches suffer from the same thing.

So, in the end, Huawei Watch GT3 Pro, now three -year -old, is the same glorious fitness scope in the titanium cover as it was when it was launched. Nothing has changed.
Even Chaebol, like Samsung, realized that developing its smart watch platform and the applications of the applications is a very large bite of chewing and falling the course of the corrosion operating system.

Problem 3: Price

Let’s go beyond price accounts. For the price of Huawei Watch Ultimate (800 euros), you can buy a very nice Swiss wrist watch (Tissot Seastar 1000 is ~ $ 500), and a polar chest belt to track your 50th rate accurately ($ 100), suitable with the same features of Huawei ($ 150 to fit).

These three tools will take them much better than the distinctive smart watch.

I think people who are preparing to photograph up to $ 1,000 on a beautiful -looking smart watch are likely to go to an expensive real watch, or will get the Apple watch for features.

Problem 4: The name scheme

The Honor Watch 5 Ultra is the latest Guessy Image by Phonearena

My last Smartwatch was for Honor Watch 5 Ultra. It is a good device for what it is, do not understand me wrongly, but the name pushes me crazy. There is nothing “Ultra” in this watch! In fact, with regard to features, it is almost similar to watching Honor 5. The only difference is that the Honor 5 watch looks like Apple Watch SE, while Honor Watch 5 Ultra … no.

Return to Huawei Watch Ultimate, things become more absurd. You expect a watch “Ultimate” to be the top, which is one watch that all govern them, but no. The only thing that is ultimately at this watch is its price.

Samsung and Apple are guilty of this naming trick, and it was for years and years with their smartphones as well. But Galaxy Watch Ultra has all the possibilities of basic models with added additions and distinctive materials at the top. The same applies to Apple Watch Ultra.

Ultra or Ultimate is a very limited or Ultimate feature is a type of misleading, in my opinion.

Last words: convert the focus away from actual innovation

The alpha Nuba band was a very interesting device

The biggest problem for them is that instead of pressing the real innovation in the features of smart watches, these companies focus on new zirconium alloys, baked ceramics with thousands of grades, private gold drilling technology, etc.

I don’t think any of these “innovations” makes smart watches more useful. Best a real alternative to a smartphone, can handle calls, manage your calendar, carry out complex tasks, answer messages, and help to move, among other things.