Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 vs Polar Ignite 3
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 (2023, listed at $349) and Polar Ignite 3 (2022, listed at $329) are both smartwatches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5
Dual-display Wear OS watch — premium chip and 80-hour standby thanks to its low-power overlay.
Polar Ignite 3
Fitness watch with sleep-driven daily energy guidance and a vivid always-on AMOLED.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 wins on tracked features (5 vs 3); Polar Ignite 3 wins on battery life (5 days vs 3 days), weight (35 g vs 44 g) and price ($329 vs $349).
Check your phone first. The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 works with Android only; the Polar Ignite 3 works with both iPhone and Android. A watch that does not pair with your phone is not an option however good its specs are.
Bottom line: on raw specs the Polar Ignite 3 leads 3 to 1, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 | Polar Ignite 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 3 days | 5 days |
| Weight | 44 g | 35 g |
| List price | $349 | $329 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Tracked features | 5 | 3 |
| Case size | 50 mm | 43 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Works with | Android only | both iPhone and Android |
| Listed best for | everyday wellness, gym and strength work and running | everyday wellness, running and health tracking |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.
Feature overlap
Both have (3)
- built-in GPS
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- AMOLED display
Only Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 (2)
- contactless payments
- swim tracking
Only Polar Ignite 3 (0)
Nothing unique.
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 if…
- You need contactless payments and swim tracking, which the Polar Ignite 3 does not list.
- Your main use is gym and strength work: it is listed for that and the Polar Ignite 3 is not.
- You want the newer model (2023 vs 2022).
Skip it if…
- • You use an iPhone — it needs an Android phone for full features.
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 50 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
Pick the Polar Ignite 3 if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $20 less.
- You want fewer charges: about 5 days per charge vs 3 days.
- You want a lighter watch: 35 g vs 44 g.
- Your main use is health tracking: it is listed for that and the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 is not.
- You use an Android phone: the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 does not pair with it.
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 or the Polar Ignite 3?
The Polar Ignite 3 has the longer rated battery life: about 5 days per charge against 3 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.
Which is cheaper, the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 or the Polar Ignite 3?
The Polar Ignite 3 has the lower list price: $329 against $349 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 and Polar Ignite 3 work with iPhone and Android?
Check your phone first. The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 works with Android only; the Polar Ignite 3 works with both iPhone and Android. A watch that does not pair with your phone is not an option however good its specs are.
Which is better for swimming, the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 or the Polar Ignite 3?
Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 5ATM. 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving. Only the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 has a dedicated swim-tracking mode in our data.
Not sure either is right for you?
Nine questions about your phone, sport, wrist and budget, scored against all of our watches with the reasoning shown.
Take the free quizWhere each one ranks #1 in our quiz
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5
Polar Ignite 3
It is not the top pick for any standard quiz profile.