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Alexa, physical activities tracker, waterproof and more packed in a smartwatch do appear to be looking like a Richie Rich affair, but fear not, for there are far more features in smart watches for just under Rs.5000.

No tea, no shade to any brands, but there are smartwatches by Big names such as Realme, OnePlus, Noise and so forth, that build devices for customers from every walk of life with features on par with expensive smartwatches.

They fit the very sayings of ‘more than meets the eye’ or the ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’, for they are packed with capabilities and most of all, they are economically friendly.

This is a shout out to those folks on the hunt for pocket friendly smartwatches for loved ones or a self-cheer up reward.

Track Heartbeats and Swim with Realme Watch S
Displaying 16 sport modes, users can not only get summarized workout analysis, but can customize the watch face fitting their mood as the watch is built with more than 100 watch faces. With a slim bezel display and a sleek look, the glossy watch face pairs sharply with the sophisticated silicone band. It sports a 1.3-inch 2.5-dimensional display and can go on for 15 days after full charge. Despite its massive 390mAh battery, it’s lighter, weighing about 48g and takes a full charge of 2.5 hours.

It has a heart rate monitor and detect abnormal heartbeats. SpO2 technology measures the amount of oxygen in the blood. A 3-axis accelerometer and light sensor are also included. It can also withstand a thirty-minute submersion in water up to 1.5 meters deep. Users can receive notifications without having to look at their phones thanks to the watch. It’s equipped with Bluetooth v5.0, which allows it to connect to a smartphone in seconds and is priced at Rs.4,999.

Monitor Physical Activities with Amazfit Bip U Smart Watch
Dressed in Black and Green, and is made up of Polycarbonate, with high-quality silicone straps that are soft and durable and weighs at 31g. It features a square-shaped dial with a 1.43-inch transflective colour display.

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the 200 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery. A magnetic pogo pin charging cable is included in the box. This Amazfit Bip U smartwatch is compatible with both OS 10.0 and Android 5.0 and higher operating systems. Use the Mi-Fit and Zepp apps to connect with your phone.

Physical activities and heart rate sensor with 98 percent monitoring accuracy is included. It’s waterproof to 5 ATM and includes two personalized widgets and 50+ different watch faces. Bluetooth and USB connections are both available. Incoming calls, emails, messages, and other app notifications will all be received on the smartwatch and the watch is priced at Rs.3,999.

A Spo2 Technology Monitors Oxygen and Relax with Noise ColorFit Pro 3
Calories burnt, distance travelled, activity history, sleep monitor, breathing, and female health tracking are all included in the health monitoring capabilities. Huge cloud-based watch faces with interchangeable bands are offered. It has six colours. It’s also water-resistant up to 5ATM equating a depth of 50m.

The 1.55 HD display on the watch is quite large and the TruView Display ensures a larger image on the screen. The screen is a 320 x 360 pixel resolution. Brightness of 500 nits ensures a crisp display even in direct sunlight and has 14 different sport modes. The Spo2 technology monitors the user's oxygen levels. When stressed, users can use the stress monitor to relax. The constant heart rate monitor never misses a beat and sends out alarms when rate limits are exceeded. It has a 210mAh battery providing over 10 days of battery life when used moderately and can be fully charged in two hours. It weighs 39g and a Bluetooth 5.0 is supported by the watch. Priced at Rs.4,499.

Travel a Week Without Charging this SoundPEATS Watch
A 1.4 LCD touch screen is displayed and comes with five different watch faces to choose from. It serves 12 sport modes, allowing users to get a detailed report after each activity. It tracks steps taken, calories burnt, and heart rate. The built-in GPS assists for planning routes. With the silent vibrating alarm feature it wakes up users automatically. Weather, music, stopwatch, timer, find phone, and breath training are among its other features.

Since it’s IP68 rated, users won't have to worry about taking it off when going into the pool. It has a 260mAh battery, lasting over 10 days on a single charge of two hours. It weighs at 54g and users can travel for a week without bringing a charger. Bluetooth v5.0 is included with this watch and connects to any smartphone instantly when turned on and has a 10m linear range with no barriers. It’s priced for Rs.3,999.

Stay Fireproof with Fire Boltt Beast
The watch has a decent look with a 1.69-inch screen that embraces even more with a 2.5D curved glass display. Steps, heart rate, and SpO2 are all accurate and Some of the sensors' readings may take a while, but they will provide 100 percent reliable data to count on. Call rejection and mute are also included with the Fire-Boltt Beast.

It has an IP67 rating, which means it's resistant to accidental flashes and offers V5.0 Bluetooth communication with a range of 10 metres. When tracking mode is enabled, it gives five days of battery backup and 10 days of battery backup when tracking mode is off. But it does not come with a GPS and costs Rs.3,999.

Sport the Typical Conventional Look with Gionee Watch 4
A 1.2 LCD and transfective ever-on is featured on the display. It displays a resolution of 240 x 240 pixels. The dial is circular, and the face exhibits practically all health-related actions. It's in a league of its own thanks to its metal body and leather strap. Physical activities are among the sport modes available on the watch. It also has an activity tracker tracking distance travelled, calories burnt, steps taken, sleep activity, and heart rate. It includes features such as emails, SMS, and social networking. There's also an alarm system.

It has a 350mAh battery that can last for 12 days. The watch is powered by a powerful NRF 52840 processor that ensures smooth performance. The watch is 58g and takes two hours to fully charge. It has an IP68 rating, indicating that it is completely waterproof and splashproof. The watch has Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, which means it can connect to your iOS or Android device almost instantaneously. It's priced at Rs.4,364.