GS8 Ultra Smartwatch – Bluetooth Call, and Recent Task Switcher
As expected we have a series of Watch Ultra copycat that is now appearing in the market. What we have here is the GS8 Ultra smartwatch. A wearable with the same design to that of the Apple Watch Ultra. Its features and specs, are also similar to the first clone, the IWO Watch Ultra. We have the details below, so let’s take a look at the specs and features.
Design and Build Quality
Similar to the Watch 8 Ultra that we showcase here, the GS8 Pro Ultra smartwatch has that rugged outdoor design. It has a zinc alloy body measuring 45 x 38 x 11.5 mm. The familiar crown button that is encase on the body of the frame, it is also the same with the pill shape button. So far, when it comes to color options, it is available only in black, and silver colors, accompanied by a flexible silicon strap. If you like a different strap, we check online and there are several third party strap being offered for the wearable. We are not sure but seems like it is just a rebrand of the Watch 8 Ultra.
Anyways, the smartwatch has that sporty look and feel of the original watch Ultra. Almost the same crown button, an orange button on its left side with the same speaker and mic hole that we see in the original. As we have stated earlier, the wearable has a premium elegant look. For those who are not familiar with the Apple Watch Ultra, this clone smartwatch might be mistaken as the real one.
When it comes to design, and the finish of the wearable. We are impressed with the resemblance of it to the original. But when it comes to its durability, the smartwatch is very far with regard to waterproof protection. While the original has the highest protection available. The GS8 Utra smartwatch has IP67 waterproof protection. It is still good, as it offers smartwatch a wash proof, splashproof, rainproof, and dustproof protection. But if you want to use it for harsh outdoor environments, the wearable is not advisable to use.
Display
Regarding its screen display, it has a similar appearance with the Watch 8 Ultra. It has flat glass, slim bezel, with curved corners. Bright screen display and slim black border with its 1.91” inch IPS LCD screen, narrow border, with sharp screen with its 240 x 296 pixel resolution. It has a tempered glass protection cover, not a 2.5D bit a flat glass that is not overlapping the body frame.
Product Highlights
- Multi-Sport Mode
- Bluetooth Call
- Task Switcher
- Smart Notifications
- Health Functions
Features of the GS8 Ultra Smartwatch
Bluetooth Call Support
The GS8 Ultra smartwatch is equipped with Bluetooth call support. With its HD mic, and speaker and with its Bluetooth connectivity. The wearable has a stable call, clear sound during calls. It supports call logs, dial keys, phonebook. With the phonebook and dial pad, you can initiate calls directly on the wearable. Its Bluetooth call is a good feature that is becoming common nowadays in wearables.
Aside from Bluetooth call, the wearable has also support for real-time message notifications. Receive messages, especially SMS messages directly in the smartwatch. Read it directly in the smartwatch, it also supports app notifications, receives notifications from Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Line, Instagram, and more.
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Health Monitoring
The smartwatch is loaded with heart rate monitoring, it can monitor your heart rate 24/7 with data available in the smartwatch and complete chart in the support app. With the feature, you can monitor your heart health directly in the smartwatch.
There is also an SpO2 monitoring, a very useful function in monitoring your blood oxygen level whether you are resting or exercising. As you can see, the blood pressure monitor is not available, but we are not sure whether it has or not, the usual series 8 as well as 7 has always a BP monitoring. There is also a feature for sleep monitoring, checking your light sleep, deep sleep as well as sleep time. Another health function included is the women physiological monitoring function
Multiple Menu Options and Watch Faces
For the personalization option, the smartwatch is equipped with multiple menu options. If you don’t like the honeycomb menu, the usual default menu options for clone. There are other menu options to make it easy to navigate your watch. It also comes with preloaded watch faces, at least several watch faces are available in the smartwatch.
You can also download additional watch faces in the support app, preloaded watch faces, can be switch by using the crown button, or the classic long press on the watch face. Another one is the option to add cards, or in our term widgets. You can add in directly in the menu options for easy access.
Sports Tracking and Automatic Activity Tracking
If you are a sports fan, the smartwatch is equipped with multiple sports mode. Basic sports included are running, walking, hiking, cycling, and other sports.
Bluetooth Functionality
You have an option to control the music on your phone with the music control. Connect your smartwatch via Bluetooth and you can pause, play, stop or forward to the next music on your list. It also includes remote photo control, you can use your smartwatch to control the camera shutter on your phone.
Weather – if you want to check for the current weather, the wearable also supports real-time updates of weather directly in the smartwatch. Must be connected to the app to receive updates.
Alipay Support – you can use your smartwatch to pay with its Alipay offline payment support.
Recent Task Switcher – navigating on your smartwatch is now much easy. It has a much easy way to navigate, by switching to the recent task. Just press the pill shape button to show the windows of the recent tasks.
Other functions available in the smartwatch are calendar, SOS support, screen lock password.
Pros
- Trendy Sporty Look
- Health Functions
- Sport Functions
- Bluetooth Call
Cons
- No built-in GPS
- Waterproof Protection is basic
- Health monitoring may not be accurate
GS8 Ultra Smartwatch Specifications
Dimensions: 45*37.5*11.5mm
Case: Alloy
Processor: HS6621
Sensors: g-sensor, heart rate monitor, SpO2 monitoring
Display: 1.91″ inch IPS, 320 x 240 pixel resolution
Connectivity: Bluetooth version: 3.0, 4.0
Battery: 220MAH high-capacity polymer
Waterproof Rating: IP67
Color: black, gold, silver
Language Supported: English, Turkish, French, German, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Arabic, Portuguese
Summary
The GS8 Ultra Smartwatch is one of the newest Watch Ultra clone. It has the look, the design of the original. In terms of features, it is no different from other versions, in fact it has the same specs and features. Having health functions, sport as well as Bluetooth Call support.
Where Can I Buy the Smartwatch?
The smartwatch is available at Aliexpress, as well as Alibaba.com, price at $22.00 US dollars to $24.00 dollars depending on the seller.
