Fire Boltt, an Indian smart wearables brand, has recently launched their latest Android smartwatch called the “Dream Wristphone”. This futuristic gadget blurs the lines between a smartwatch and a smartphone by packing powerful features into a compact body.
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What Are the Features of the Fire Boltt Android Wristwatch?
The Fire Boltt Dream boasts an impressive set of features not commonly found in affordable smartwatches:
- Android OS: It runs a customized version of Android called FireOS, allowing you to install apps directly from the Google Play Store. You can use apps like WhatsApp, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
- 4G Connectivity: With support for 4G LTE nano SIM, you can make and receive calls directly from the watch without needing a paired phone.
- Large Storage: With 2GB RAM and 16GB inbuilt storage, you can download multiple apps and store offline music/videos.
- Big Display: It has a 2.02-inch high-brightness display with curved edges for an immersive viewing experience.
- Fitness Tracking: It can continuously track steps, heart rate, SpO2, and sleep with multiple sports modes.
- Battery Life: The 800mAh battery lasts upto 5 days on a single charge.
Price and Release Date
The Fire Boltt Dream wristphone is priced at an introductory offer of Rs 5,999. The price was then increased from Rs6,999 to Rs 7,499. Â It is available for purchase from 10th January 2024 onwards on major online platforms like Flipkart, Amazon, and the official Fireboltt website. It will also be sold across offline stores pan-India.
Design and Display
The Fire Boltt Dream sports a futuristic rectangular dial design with a side button and rotating crown. The curved 2.02-inch display has a resolution of 320Ă—386 pixels. With a peak brightness of 600 nits, the vibrant display is clearly visible even under direct sunlight.
It is extremely lightweight and comfortable to wear for extended periods, thanks to its polycarbonate body and silicone straps. The straps are available in 12 unique color options like blue, black, pink, red,etc to match your style.
With an IP67 rating, the smartwatch is sweatproof, dustproof, and waterproof for up to 1 meter depth. So you can comfortably wear it during workouts, in the rain, or while washing hands without damage.
Hardware and Performance
Under the hood, the Fire Boltt Dream is powered by a quad-core 1.25GHz processor based on the ARM Cortex A7 architecture. It has a Mali T820 MP1 GPU for graphics rendering. With 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, it can handle multiple apps running simultaneously without lag or freeze.
The smartwatch runs on FireOS, a customized Android 11 version optimized for smartwatches. Since it has Google Mobile Services (GMS) certification, you can access the Google Play Store to download and install over 1000 apps directly on the watch.
It supports 4G LTE connectivity using a nano SIM so you can use mobile data on the go. Other connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0 to pair with headphones/earphones, WiFi, and GPS.
Features and Functionality
Here are some of the standout features and functionality of the Fire Boltt Dream android smartwatch:
Calling and Messaging
Thanks to the 4G nano SIM slot, you can directly make and receive calls from the smartwatch’s built-in microphone and speaker. The sound quality is loud and clear for seamless conversations. You can also send/receive text messages and use messaging apps like WhatsApp without needing your phone nearby.
Entertainment
With support for popular audio/video formats, you can listen to music by connecting Bluetooth earphones. Or watch downloaded videos and movies right on the smartwatch display when bored. The music player and video player apps provide a rich entertainment experience.
Web Browsing
The web browser allows you to open and surf the internet from the wrist itself. You can conveniently access websites, news portals, and other online content. Pages render quickly with smooth scrolling and pinch-to-zoom functionality.
Fitness and Health Tracking
The Fire Boltt Dream has continuous heart rate monitoring to track your pulse 24Ă—7. The SpO2 sensor measures blood oxygen saturation levels. For fitness, it can track steps, distance, and calories burnt with over 100 sports modes. You also get detailed insights into your sleep cycles (light/deep sleep etc).
Other Features
Other useful features include weather updates, a calendar, a stopwatch, a countdown timer, alarms, a calculator, games, and more. With 16GB storage, you can also store files like documents/photos and transfer them wirelessly.
Battery Life
The Fire Boltt Dream comes equipped with an 800mAh battery which lasts upto 5 days on a single charge. The standby time is over 2 weeks thanks to optimizations in FireOS. Charging the smartwatch from 0 to 100% takes about 2 hours via the magnetic pogo pin charger.
Verdict
Priced competitively at Rs 5,999 to Rs 7,999, the Fire Boltt Dream ushers the era of the wristphone by freeing you from smartphone dependency. Its versatile functionality spanning calling, messaging, entertainment, web browsing,etc combined with continuous health/fitness tracking provides an all-round experience.
The stylish design with a curved display and loud sound makes it a perfect companion for your digital lifestyle needs on the move. If you want a smart gadget that perfectly balances features and affordability, the Dream wristphone warrants a closer look.
