Making phone calls using your smartwatch is a functional feature as it enables you to make calls directly from your wrist.

Wrist-based calling is a convenient way to make calls and send text messages, even when your smartphone is not within close reach.

Listed below are some smartwatches that can make phone calls:

1- FOSSIL GEN 5 CARLYLE

The Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle has a circular and quite bulky design. It has interchangeable straps that can be either stainless steel or leather, depending on the preferred taste of the user.

With a 1.28 inches AMOLED display, a 416 x 416 resolution, and a 328ppi pixel density, this smartwatch has a crisp and vibrant Always-On display and is protected by Corning Gorilla glass.

This smartwatch has multi-day battery modes which encourage battery saving and are entirely dependent on usage. These modes are -Daily Mode, Extended Mode, Time only Mode and Custom Mode.

FEATURES

It is water-resistant to a depth of 30 metres.
It comes with multi-day battery modes to save battery
The operating system is Wear OS
Continuous heart rate, sleep and stress monitoring
Built-in speaker and microphone
Built-in GPS and NFC
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor

COST

The Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle costs $220.91

This Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle is compatible with Android and iOS devices and it is described as a premium smartwatch because its distinct battery saving modes make it exceptional amongst several others. The fact that this smartwatch can be used to make and receive phone calls even makes it more special.

2- HUAWEI WATCH 2 PRO

The Huawei Watch 2 Pro comes in a ceramic back, titanium frame and sapphire glass material which gives it a classy look. The available colours of the watch cases are night black and nebula grey; they also have leather and fluoroelastomer straps which are detachable and can be interchanged.

Huawei Watch 2 Pro has a 1.39 inches AMOLED display and a resolution of 454 x 454 HD, which makes the outdoor visibility clear. The touchscreen supports touch and slide gestures.

When this smartwatch is charged fully, it can last as long as 14 days for typical usage and up to 8 days for heavy usage.

FEATURES

Built-in GPS
Inbuilt speaker and microphone for playing music and receiving calls
Stores up to 500 songs which can be connected easily to the Huawei earbuds
It is water-resistant to a depth of 50 metres
Continuous heart rate monitor
It comes with over 100 workout modes for fitness lovers
Kirin A1 processor

COST

This smartwatch costs $205

The Huawei Watch 2 Pro allows you to receive, reject or mute calls and check call history directly on your watch, as long as your Bluetooth is connected with your compatible smartphone.

3- SAMSUNG GEAR S3 FRONTIER

Designed with military-grade to enable it to resist extreme temperatures, dust and water, the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier has a unique steel circular bezel design that can be rotated to access notifications and apps.

The Samsung Gear S3 Frontier comes with a 1.3 inch Super AMOLED Always-on display, and it comes with up to 15 preloaded watch faces to choose from to allow for users to personalise their watch face to their preferred choice.

With a 380mAh lithium-ion battery capacity, the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier has a battery life of 3 days.

FEATURES

IP68 dust and a water-resistance level
Samsung Pay for contactless payments
Runs on Tizen Operating system
Activity and Fitness tracking
Built-in GPS
Text and call notifications
The built-in speaker allows you to listen to voice messages, music and voice calls.

COST
The Samsung Gear S3 Frontier costs $149.99

This smartwatch has spectacular features and is an easy smartwatch to use for making and answering calls

4- GARMIN VIVOACTIVE 4

Available in two sizes – 40mm and 45mm, the Garmin Vivoactive 4 is a sports and fitness smartwatch. It has colour variants like black with slate, powder grey with silver, dust rose with light, white with rose gold and shadow grey with silver hardware. The touchscreen of this smartwatch is advanced, and there are 2 buttons to aid navigation.

The 1.3 inches transflective screen and 260 x 260 resolution of this smartwatch makes the display bright at all times.

On GPS mode, the Garmin Vivoactive 4 lasts for just 6 hours, but when on smartwatch mode, it can last as long as 8 days.

FEATURES

20 preloaded sports apps
Built-in GPS
It is water-resistant to a depth of 50 metres
Garmin Pay for contactless payments
Health and fitness tracking

COST

This smartwatch costs $349.99

The Garmin Vivoactive 4 is a durable smartwatch, and the microphone enabled feature makes it easy to make and answer calls.

5- TICWATCH PRO 3 GPS

This watch by Mobvoi is a great smartwatch for Android users; it has a sporty look, as well as an advanced casing made up of an all-black stainless steel bezel and sleek silicon straps, giving it an all-round premium look.

Ticwatch Pro 3 GPS has a unique Dual Display which is a combination of two screens with the same face. This unique display makes it stand out from other smartwatches. The display modes are Smart Mode and Essential Mode.

This smartwatch boasts of battery life of up to 45 days in Essential Mode and 3 days in Smart Mode.

FEATURES

● Dual Display – Smart Mode and Essential Mode

● Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 4100 platform

● IP68 waterproof

● Runs on WearOS

● All-day heart tracking

● Built-in GPS

COST

This Smartwatch costs $335.99

Asides from the Dual Display of this smartwatch being a key feature, the addition of a speaker and mic allows users to make calls efficiently.

6- SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH 3

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 comes in two sizes – 41mm and 45mm; the available colours are mystic black, mystic bronze and mystic silver. This smartwatch is built with a titanium frame, which makes it look good when worn.

It also comes with a damage-resistant Corning-Gorilla glass DX and a Super AMOLED with an Always-On display, making it bright and easy to view.

The battery life of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is 2 days, but this varies based on watch size. The smaller size of 41mm has a standard timeline of 2 days, while the 45mm size can slightly extend the 2 days timeline.

FEATURES

Spo2 monitoring
It is waterproof to a depth of 50 metres
Tizen is the operating system
Enhanced fitness and sleep tracking
Built-in GPS

COST

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 costs $399

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is compatible with both Android and iPhones, and its pair of sizes gives users an option to use the best-suited one for them. The HD mic also gives users a great calling experience.

7- AMAZFIT GTR 2

This smartwatch comes in 2 designs – Classic and Sport Editions. It has a 3D curved bezel-less design, and the stainless steel body gives it a stylish look.

The 1.39 inches HD colour AMOLED display makes the smartwatch vivid and bright. This smartwatch has an Always-On display which can be turned off to save battery power.

With a 471 mAh battery capacity, the Amazfit GTR 2 can last for up to 14 days with typical usage and even as long as 38 days with basic usage.

FEATURES

Built-in microphone and speaker
It comes with over 90 sports modes
It has a 5 ATM water-resistance level
24-heart heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking
Call and messages notifications

COST

This smartwatch costs $199.99

The extended battery life of the Amazfit GTR 2 ensures maximum performance, and the Bluetooth feature makes it easy to make and receive voice calls on this smartwatch.

8- APPLE WATCH SERIES 6

The Apple Watch Series 6 is built with aluminium cases and a unique band that does not have the conventional clasp or buckle that most smartwatches have. It has 2 materials and 9 custom sizes. Due to its lightweight, it can be worn comfortably for a long time. The overall design of this smartwatch is premium.

The Always-on Retina Display makes outdoor viewing bright and sharp. It has numerous watch faces that can be customised to your preferred choice.

This smartwatch has an estimated battery life of 18 hours.

FEATURES

It is waterproof to a depth of 50 metres
ECG application
Built-in GPS and music storage
Fitness and sleep tracking
Fall detection and emergency SOS
Compatible with only iPhones

COST

The Apple Watch Series 6 costs $399

This smartwatch by Apple comes with a built-in eSIM which enables you to make calls, reply to texts and use the internet directly without your phone, and as such, can be referred to as a standalone smartwatch.

9- APPLE WATCH SE

The LTE model of this smartwatch by Apple is designed with slim borders and curved corners. The design of this smartwatch is somewhat similar to the Apple Watch Series 6, and it comes in two sizes – 40mm and 44mm.

The battery life of the Apple Watch SE is 18 hours.

FEATURES

It has a 5 ATM water-resistance level
Apple Pay
Health and Fitness tracking
Compatible with iPhones 6s above

COST

The Apple Watch SE costs $279

The Apple Watch SE (LTE model) allows calls to be made directly from the smartwatch without being paired to a smartphone.

10- SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH 4

This is another standalone smartwatch by Samsung. It comes with a virtual SIM card that ensures that calls are made easily, even without your smartphone. The LTE model of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 has a sleek design with its rotating bezel.

This smartwatch on a full charge can last for up to 2 days with regular usage.

FEATURES

The operating system is Wear OS 3
ECG app
Compatible with android and specific iOS devices
Advanced sleep and continuous sPo2 monitoring
Fitness tracking

COST

This smartwatch costs $249.99

While some smartwatches make calls over a Bluetooth connection, some are standalone and can make calls without even a smartphone, provided there is an inbuilt SIM that guarantees connectivity. The ability of smartwatches to make calls is phenomenal and highly convenient and ultimately provides a remarkable user experience.