Itel Icon 3 specifications and in-depth review

Itel Icon 3

Manufacturer: Itel

The Itel Icon 3 is a budget-friendly smartwatch that covers the core bases of everyday wearable use. It runs on Bluetooth 5.3 and pairs with both Android and iOS devices, supporting wrist notifications, call control, and a remote shutter function for your phone's camera. The watch also includes a silent alarm, vibrating alerts, and a find-phone feature, making it reasonably capable as a daily companion despite its modest footprint.

On the health and activity side, the Itel Icon 3 tracks steps, distance, sleep, and calories burned, and its companion app — available free of charge — adds goal setting, an exercise diary, inactivity alerts, and menstrual cycle and ovulation predictions. The watch carries a heart rate monitor and measures resting heart rate, though it does not include GPS, a gyroscope, or a blood oxygen sensor. Built around a 310 mAh rechargeable battery, it delivers up to 15 days of use per charge, and its IP67 rating provides solid protection against dust and water immersion.

Pros
  • Supports up to 15 days of battery life on a single charge, reducing how often it needs to be plugged in
  • Rated IP67, providing reliable protection against dust and water immersion beyond basic splash resistance
  • Automatically detects activities, removing the need to manually start tracking sessions
  • Includes menstrual health features such as ovulation prediction, fertile window notifications, and cycle start date prediction
  • Watch band is replaceable, making it easy to swap out over time
  • Bluetooth 5.3 ensures a current and stable wireless connection to paired smartphones
Cons
  • No GPS onboard, so outdoor route and distance tracking relies solely on the accelerometer
  • The companion app contains ads, which may interrupt the user experience
  • Does not support wireless charging, requiring a physical cable every time it needs power
  • Lacks a blood oxygen monitor, gyroscope, barometer, and compass, limiting its sensor depth for fitness use
  • No always-on display mode available
  • Does not support Wi-Fi, NFC, or ANT+, restricting connectivity options beyond Bluetooth
Who is this for?

The Itel Icon 3 is well suited to everyday users looking for a straightforward wearable that handles the basics reliably. Its step, distance, sleep, and calorie tracking, combined with automatic activity detection and a free companion app, make it a practical fit for those building light fitness habits without needing advanced metrics. The inclusion of menstrual health features such as ovulation prediction and fertile window notifications also makes it a relevant choice for users who prioritize cycle tracking. Additionally, its IP67 rating and 15-day battery life mean it works well for people who want a low-maintenance device they can wear daily without frequent charging or worrying about water exposure.

Who is this NOT for?

Users with serious fitness or outdoor activity goals are likely to find this watch limiting, as it lacks GPS, a gyroscope, a barometer, and a compass, making it unsuitable for route tracking, elevation monitoring, or navigation-dependent workouts. Athletes or health-conscious users who rely on deeper metrics such as VO2 max, HRV tracking, ECG, or blood oxygen monitoring will find the sensor suite too basic for their needs. The absence of Wi-Fi, NFC, and multi-sport mode further limits its appeal for tech-forward users or those who participate in structured, varied training programs.

Design:

screen size 2.01"
Display type OLED/AMOLED
water resistance Sweat resistant
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP67
Always-On Display
pixel density 190 ppi
resolution 240 x 296 px
Watch band is replaceable
has branded damage-resistant glass
thickness 11.86 mm
weight 52 g
height 47.2 mm
width 37.7 mm
Has a display
has a touch screen
Has sapphire glass display
volume 21.1041584 cm³
is designed for kids

The Itel Icon 3 features a 2.01″ OLED/AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 296 px and a pixel density of 190 ppi, though it does not include an always-on display mode or any branded damage-resistant or sapphire glass. The case measures 47.2 mm in height, 37.7 mm in width, and 11.86 mm in thickness, weighing 52 g with a total volume of 21.1 cm³, making it a moderately compact wearable. It carries an IP67 rating, offering protection against dust and water immersion beyond basic sweat resistance, and the watch band is replaceable, allowing users to swap it out as needed.

Sensors:

Monitors blood oxygenation levels
Has a heart rate monitor
has GPS
has an accelerometer
Has a temperature sensor
has a compass
Has a barometer
has a gyroscope
Has a cadence sensor
Monitors perspiration

The Itel Icon 3 includes a heart rate monitor and an accelerometer as its two onboard sensors, covering basic cardiovascular and motion tracking needs. It does not feature GPS, a gyroscope, a compass, or a barometer, nor does it include a blood oxygen monitor, body temperature sensor, cadence sensor, or perspiration monitor, keeping the sensor suite relatively minimal.

Activity tracking:

Tracks your sleep
Tracks distance
Tracks steps taken
Measures pace
Provides sleep reports
Detects activities automatically
Has a route tracker
Tracks elevation
Has multi-sport mode
Has exercise tagging
Has a stroke counter for swimming
Tracks calorie intake
Designed for diving
Designed for golf

The Itel Icon 3 handles the fundamentals of daily activity tracking, covering steps, distance, and calorie intake, while also monitoring sleep and generating sleep reports. It detects activities automatically, which removes the need for manual logging during workouts. On the other hand, it does not measure pace, track elevation, or offer a route tracker, and there is no multi-sport mode, exercise tagging, or swim stroke counter. The watch is not designed for diving or golf use.

Connectivity:

has a cellular module
Is compatible with iOS
Is compatible with Android
Bluetooth version 5.3
supports Wi-Fi
supports ANT+
has NFC
supports Galileo

The Itel Icon 3 connects to smartphones via Bluetooth 5.3 and is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. It does not include a cellular module, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+, or Galileo support, keeping its wireless capabilities focused solely on Bluetooth-based pairing.

Battery:

battery life 15 days
battery power 310 mAh
has wireless charging
has a rechargeable battery
Has a solar power battery
has a removable battery

The Itel Icon 3 is equipped with a 310 mAh rechargeable battery that delivers up to 15 days of battery life on a single charge. It does not support wireless charging or solar charging, and the battery is not removable.

Features:

has HRV tracking
measures VO2 max
measures resting heart rate
has fast/slow heart rate notifications
shows readiness level
Can be used to answer calls
Locates your phone
Has call control
Has notifications
has irregular heart rate warnings
Has ECG technology
Has silent alarm
Has vibrating alerts
has fall detection
Has a stopwatch
Has smart alarm
has voice commands
Has a built-in camera remote control function
Acquires GPS faster
warranty period 1 years
number of microphones 1
has a front camera

The Itel Icon 3 covers a solid range of everyday smartwatch features, including call answering, call control, and wrist notifications, supported by a single built-in microphone. It measures resting heart rate and offers a silent alarm, vibrating alerts, a stopwatch, a find-phone function, and a camera remote shutter control. Advanced health features such as HRV tracking, VO2 max, ECG, irregular heart rate warnings, fast/slow heart rate notifications, readiness level, and fall detection are not available. The watch also lacks voice commands, a smart alarm, a front camera, and fast GPS lock. It comes with a one-year warranty.

App & Software:

Provides activity reports
Has inactivity alerts
Counts how many calories you've burned
Has goal setting
Has achievements
Free app
Has exercise diary
Ad-free
Has coaching
Has temperature tracking
Has period notifications
Supports routes
Syncs with existing calendars
Exports to email
Displays fertile window notifications
Doesn’t require account
Predicts ovulation
Predicts start date
Supports widgets
Can be personalised
Has barcode scanner on app

The companion app for the Itel Icon 3 is available free of charge and includes a well-rounded set of tools, covering activity reports, calorie burn tracking, an exercise diary, inactivity alerts, goal setting, achievements, and app personalisation with widget support. It also offers menstrual health features, including period notifications, fertile window notifications, ovulation prediction, and cycle start date prediction. An account is required to use the app, and it does not support calendar sync, email export, route tracking, temperature tracking, coaching, or a barcode scanner. The app is free to download but is not ad-free.

Miscellaneous:

has a battery level indicator
Has passcode
Is compatible with Windows
has an external memory slot
Is compatible with Mac OS X
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack

The Itel Icon 3 includes a battery level indicator so users can keep track of remaining charge at a glance. It does not support a passcode, an external memory slot, or a 3.5 mm headset jack, and it is not compatible with Windows or Mac OS X.

Final Verdict

The Itel Icon 3 is a no-frills smartwatch that delivers on the essentials — daily activity tracking, sleep monitoring, call handling, and a noteworthy 15-day battery life — within a compact, IP67-rated body. Its built-in menstrual health tools and free companion app add genuine utility for a specific segment of users, and the replaceable band extends its practical lifespan. Where it falls short is in sensor depth and connectivity breadth, making it a poor fit for fitness enthusiasts who demand GPS, advanced health metrics, or multi-sport capabilities. For users whose needs align with what it actually offers, the Itel Icon 3 represents a functional, everyday wearable that stays out of the way and gets the basics right.