boAt has launched the Wave Fortune smartwatch in India, expanding its wearables line up with a model that includes contactless payments through a collaboration with Axis Bank.
The smartwatch comes with a 1.96-inch touchscreen, offering a resolution of 240 x 282 pixels and up to 550 nits brightness. It supports a raise-to-wake gesture and includes a DIY Watch Face Studio for custom screen designs.
Contactless Payment with boAt Pay
A key highlight is boAt Pay, developed in partnership with Axis Bank and powered by Tappy’s tokenization technology. The payment card is stored securely within the strap, and transactions continue to earn regular card reward points, the company said. It offers:
- Users can link their Axis Bank credit or debit cards (Visa or Mastercard) via the boAt Crest Pay app.
- Once set up, they can make PIN-free payments up to Rs. 5,000 at NFC-enabled POS terminals, directly from the smartwatch.
The Wave Fortune packs a 300mAh battery lasting up to 7 days. It allows Bluetooth calls and monitors more than 700 exercise types, daily health data, and inactivity alerts. Extra functions include boAt Coins, quick message replies, Do Not Disturb mode, and controls for music, camera, and alarms. The device is also built to resist dust and water with an IP68 rating.
Quick specifications
- Display: 1.96-inch touchscreen, 240 x 282 resolution, 550 nits brightness
- Payment: boAt Pay with Axis Bank partnership, PIN-free NFC payments up to Rs. 5,000
- Card Support: Axis Bank credit/debit cards (Visa & Mastercard) linked via boAt Crest Pay app
- Battery: 300mAh, up to 7 days usage
- Calling: Bluetooth calling support
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, NFC
- Fitness: 700+ active modes, daily activity tracking, health monitoring, sedentary alerts
- Smart Features: boAt Coins, quick replies, DND mode, music, camera, and alarm controls
- Durability: IP68 water and dust resistance
- Warranty: 1 year
Pricing and Availability
The boAt Wave Fortune comes in Black and is priced at Rs. 2,599 for the launch offer, down from the regular Rs. 3,299. It carries a one-year warranty and is available now on boAt’s official website, boat-lifestyle.com.