Smartwatches with cellular connectivity
Tech
20 October 2023

Nafisa Akabor

Smartwatches with cellular connectivity

Whether you are on iOS or Android, here are our picks for smartwatches with LTE.

Smartwatches offer convenient ways to track your fitness, health, check phone notifications and make contactless payments. If you want to take it a step further by purchasing a smartwatch with LTE or cellular support, Vodacom has you covered on Android and iOS. It is currently available to Vodacom contract customers who would require an eSIM to use the watch.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 eSIM | Watch 5 Pro

The Galaxy Watch 5 series comprises the Watch 5, which is 40mm and a larger Watch 5 Pro which is 45mm. The Pro model is rugged and heavier due to its bigger battery that lasts up to 80 hours during typical use and up to 20 hours during outdoor workouts with GPS enabled. It is aimed at the adventure, complete with a “GPS Track Back” feature. Both watches offer sleep tracking, body composition stats and workouts. The Watch 5 is lighter and aimed at the everyday user into wellness with plenty of watch strap options.

The Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro are available at the Vodacom shop. You can view those deals here.

Apple Watch SE GPS 40mm

If you’re an iPhone user, Vodacom offers two cellular models from the Apple Watch collection. The first is the Watch Series 8 which has cellular connectivity. It allows users to make calls, send texts, stream music, and make emergency calls, without their iPhone on them. It is well suited for those who spend time outdoors and doing physical activities.

The Apple Watch SE 40mm is a more entry-level version packed with great features aimed at the younger crowd or those new to the fitness world. You can stay connected, active, healthy, and safe, thanks to its Family Setup support. It also has Apple Pay support, is water-resistant and monitors your heart.

The Apple Watch SE GPS 40mm is available on Vodacom online. You can view those deals here.

HUAWEI Watch 3 eSIM

The HUAWEI Watch 3 with eSIM connectivity is supported on the Android and iOS operating systems. It offers all-day health management that includes SpO2 monitoring, skin temperature detection, and heart rate monitoring. It supports over 100 workout modes and is 50m water resistant for swimming.

Other smart features include MeeTime calls, music, voice assistant and message reminders. It also has gesture control, rotatable crowns, buttons, and a colour AMOLED display. It is 46mm in size, weighs 54g and has 16GB of built-in storage. It promises up to 3 days of battery life in smart mode, and up to 14 days in the ‘ultra-long’ battery life mode, but when paired to an iPhone it offers 1.5 days.

The HUAWEI Watch 3 eSIM is available at the Vodacom shop. You can view those deals here.

For more deals and info please visit the Vodacom shop

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Nafisa Akabor