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Preference of Lte Smartwatch over Bluetooth Variant

(Topic created on: 10-15-2022 12:25 PM)
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Gst26
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Choosing a Right product is sometimes a bit Easy or sometimes a bit harder, When we go by our limitations (Budget, lack of knowledge, Unaware about available resources, No proper Market Survey etc)... So here I am going for brief Comparison of Smartwatch4 Lte vs Bluetooth, and why I preferred Lte version over Bluetooth.

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Before going for Briefing let me discuss something which most of us knew that both Variant of Smartwatch4 have Bluetooth (Version5) & wifi (2.4/5Ghz) so we can use both the functionality in both variants...What makes Lte better option is that it's usage of Same mobile number used in Samsung Smartphone get Converted to eSim in Smartwatch and we can use Smartwatch for Calling & other functionalities related to mobile network.

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All we need to do is that first we pair watch with Bluetooth & then Choose mobile plan from galaxy werable then watch settings & then mobile plan..I have gone through Airtel postpaid plan and same is done by me itself for Converting eSim to Smartwatch4 while pairing (Its just like Clone of physical Sim on Smartphone Converted to watch as esim)no Service Centre visit required.. But to the best of my knowledge to use this functionality one has to be using Postpaid plan only (Restricted to Postpaid users only) either from Airtel or Jio not sure about Vi... Once we Convert eSim to Smartwatch we can use Same number for Calling & other functionalities related to network on Smartwatch while leaving your phone at home.
 Now Scenarios for Calling when eSim activated on Smartwatch:-

1) Call functionality works on both at same time on Watch as well as on Smartphone, irrespective of how close both of them are or how far away both of them are..

2) Wants Call functionality on Smartphone only then put watch on ✈️ mode..Now no calls on Smartwatch..

3) Wants Call functionality on Smartwatch only while Swimming, Running, etc. Put your Smartphone on ✈️ mode or we can even Switch Off the mobile and leave it to home.

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This is the only reason why I preferred Lte over Bluetooth version..But remember this Lte version Consumes more battery then Bluetooth Variant but this is not an issue for me since I uses Call functionality judicially like while morning walk, Running etc.. when don't want to carry my phone with me otherwise Smartwatch on ✈️ mode only. 
 I'LL POST COMPLETE REVIEW AFTER SOME DAYS...Still observing the battery life, usability, accuracy etc. etc...
 BUT We Indians MISSING BP & ECG and this I was aware even before going for this Watch4..And this is the reason I gone for Watch4 Lte rather then watch5.. Since option not available then why to pay more...And on this point I am not happy at all with Samu 🤬🤬
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Gst26
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Choice is yours that you want to carry your phone & watch with you everytime to attend a call on Watch 😜..Since many a times I don't want to carry my phone & watch does most of it😊
Sid_Karna
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But during sales the price difference was huge. So, I guess now most middle class Indians have a watch 4 bt version l, lol.

Bro, so we need a post paid connection to use the lte functionality of lte watch?
Gst26
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I also purchased yesterday itself only...when 32k priced watch available at 19.9k with instant Cash back of 5K over Credit card/Debit card/ EMI etc on Hdfc/Icici/Sbi etc...I gone for offline by showing offers of Samsung Shop app to retailer & negotiated So finally it cost me 14.5K only😊
Sid_Karna
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Cool
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Sid_Karna
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What about my doubt, ie the last line?
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Gst26
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I tried converting eSim of my Mother's prepaid Airtel Sim but it doesn't worked😓 means it works for Postpaid users only...Screenshot_20221015-140003_Galaxy Watch4 Manager.jpgScreenshot_20221015-135951_Galaxy Watch4 Manager.jpg
Sid_Karna
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The price reduced that day and then the card offer. Actually it was 8077. Screenshot_20221013-224007_Samsung Members_1000004019_1665826669.jpg
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Gst26
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Presently Lte Variant is around 4.5k Cheaper compare to Bluetooth Variant by including all club in offers on Samsung shop online/Offline Samsung Stores...
Sid_Karna
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Ic, but the price for lte varient is around 14k, right?