Updated
Updated · SlashGear · Aug 18
boAt Storm Call 4 Adds USB-C Charging Port Despite IP68 Water-Resistance Claim
Updated
Updated · SlashGear · Aug 18

boAt Storm Call 4 Adds USB-C Charging Port Despite IP68 Water-Resistance Claim

2 articles · Updated · SlashGear · Aug 18

Summary

  • boAt's Storm Call 4, launched in India in May 2026, is among a small group of smartwatches offering a built-in USB-C charging port instead of a proprietary puck or pogo-pin charger.
  • USB-C remains rare on smartwatches because an open port makes dust- and water-sealing harder on devices meant for swimming and constant wrist exposure.
  • Other niche models, including boAt's Ultima Vogue 2 and Colmi's P80, also use USB-C; Colmi says its IP67-rated watch uses a rubber seal, while the Storm Call 4 claims IP68 without an obvious cover.
  • Major brands such as Apple, Google and Samsung use USB-C widely on other devices but still avoid it on wearables, leaving charging compatibility fragmented across the smartwatch market.

Insights

Are major smartwatch brands using waterproofing as an excuse to keep profiting from proprietary chargers?
Could a simple rubber seal finally end the frustration of carrying multiple smartwatch cables forever?