Zeblaze Thor 5 Dual Android Smartwatch

The Zeblaze Thor 5 dual is a standalone smartwatch running a customized version of the Android 7.1 OS. This customized version of Android gives the user full access to the Google Play Store and many of the functions of a smartphone in a smartwatch. 

The Thor 5 Dual is one of  a couple smartwatches with dual operating modes, the other being the Kospet Optimus Pro.

ZeBlaze Thor 5 Dual

What you get

The Zeblaze Thor 5 dual is a sporty smartwatch with a 1.39″ AMOLED display running at a resolution of 454*454. It features an 8MP camera on the right side used for video calling and photos. The physical buttons have been moved to the left side of the watch to make space for the camera. The Thor 5 Dual has a nano sim card slot, heart rate monitor, and 4-pin connection and charging on the back. There is no waterproof rating “listed” for the Thor 5 Dual or removable straps. However, light rain and sweat won’t damage the watch, making it the same as most other Android Smartwatches with IP67 ratings. 

Battery

The Thor 5 Dual runs the MediaTek 6739 + NRF52840 dual-processor with a 545mAH battery. The dual-processor gives it two operating modes. In its regular mode, the battery life averages a full day but gets stretched to 4 days if in LiteOS mode. With LiteOS mode, cellular features are turned off and the Thor 5 Dual turns into a low powered heart-rate monitor.

Usability

The Zeblaze Thor 5 Dual comes with 2GB of ram and 16GB of internal storage. Navigation is fluid no very little lag if any. However, because it runs a customized version of Android, some applications from the Play Store won’t take advantage of the large screen. This happens with all full Android-powered devices and you can use the orientation-adapter to fix this issue by holding down the power button and selecting it. See the Janus & Lokmat X360 review for pictures of what this looks like. 

Connectivity

The Zeblaze Thor 5 Dual has a 4G LTE radio unlocked for any GSM carrier. Check below to see if your area supports the bands. In the United States, T-mobile, AT&T, Cricket, and MetroPCS work fine but depending on the area, you might get LTE or 3G.

Bluetooth 4.0 is available for using headphones or sending and receiving files, however, there is no Bluetooth calling with any Android 7.1.1 devices due to Google’s restrictions. Maybe that will change when devices with newer Android versions are released. Right now, only devices with Android 5.0 have Bluetooth calling. GPS is available and works excellent with Google Maps, Google Fit, Uber, Yelp, etc. 

Fitness Applications

Android smartwatches come with their own fitness applications with activities such as Outdoor Running, Walking, Indoor Running, Bike Riding, and a few others. You can also use Google Fit if you want GPS tracking for activities. 

The Kospet Optimus Pro uses the WiiWatch 2 companion app is used to pair with your smartwatch; however, pairing them restricts some of the smartwatch’s capabilities like responding to SMS and notifications via Bluetooth. Most people only use the app for changing watch faces or viewing health data. There is also an iOS version in case you have an iPhone.

This is a standalone device and you’ll enjoy it more if you use it the way it was intended to be used – with its own sim card and not tethered via Bluetooth.

Support

Zeblaze offers a 60-day money-back guarantee on their devices. Please see Zeblaze’s shop page for details on returns, shipping, and warranty information.

Zeblaze Thor 5 Dual

The Thor 5 dual is still a decent watch in 2019-2020, especially at its price point. However, for a few extra dollars,  you can get the Zeblaze Thor 5 Pro with a larger battery and facial recognition, and upgraded memory and ram.