We've lived with every Android-capable smartwatch on the market—here are the best options to consider in 2026
If you own one of the best Android phones and are looking for the best Wear OS watch to pair with it, you have plenty of options to consider.
Google’s Wear OS is stronger than ever and now presents itself as a proper platform alongside impressive hardware. It’s also setting new standards for battery life, with many devices alleviating charging anxiety by offering multiple days of AOD functionality on each cycle.
Away from Google’s platform, though, there are also smartwatches from Garmin and Huawei that work brilliantly with Android phones. We’ve selected our three favorites from those two brands, as well as top Wear OS smartwatches from companies like Google, Samsung, and OnePlus.
At a glance: Best Android smartwatches
- Hume Band – Top-ranked screenless smartwatch for Android users
- Withings – Best hybrid smartwatch alternative
- Whoop – Best recovery and strain-focused tracker
- Google Pixel Watch 4 – Best Wear OS smartwatch
- Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra – Best premium pick
Hume Band: Top-ranked screenless/recovery-focused tracker for Android users
- Size: 41.98 x 21.87 x 13.5mm
- Display: Has no display
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity
- Weight: Not provided
- Chipset: Not disclosed by manufacturer
- Battery life: Up to ~4–5 days with regular use and up to 20 days in standby mode
- Storage: Data is stored on a paired device/app rather than on the band itself
- Water rating: Waterproof IP68
- Sensors: Skin temperature, HR, SpO2
Overview
The Hume Band focuses on understanding your body, not just counting steps. In our opinion, the standout features of the Hume Health app are Metabolic Capacity and Metabolic Momentum.
They show how well your body handles stress and recovers and whether your habits push your health in the right direction. Metabolic Capacity reflects how efficiently your body performs and recovers, while Momentum shows the bigger picture, indicating whether you’re moving toward better health or burning out.
It sounded confusing to us at first. For example, it gives a number out of 100 based on collected health data, showing how likely you are to ‘survive’ the day without your body breaking down. Then it shows your predicted metabolic age, which you can increase or decrease later based on your stats.
One thing is for sure: it won’t replace clinical measurements. The scores can feel abstract at first, but once it clicks, it offers insight most wearables don’t.
Why we recommend it
Mainly, because it focuses on longevity insights. On the flip side, there’s no screen on the band itself, so you won’t get notifications or instant metrics on your wrist.
However, this minimalist design—though limited to one band option—makes it easy to wear on any wrist and puts the focus on meaningful data, not distractions. You don’t have to deal with information during the day, letting you focus on daily tasks instead.
Moreover, at $249, it avoids costly subscriptions typical of other ecosystems and emphasizes proactive health awareness.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Metabolic Capacity and Metabolic Momentum features | No display (con for some people) |
| Lightweight and comfortable to wear | One band option |
| Decent battery life |
Withings ScanWatch Light: Hybrid smartwatch alternative with classic design and health focus
- Display: 0.63-inch grayscale OLED
- Connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
- Weight: 27.1 g (without wristband)
- Chipset: Not disclosed by manufacturer
- Battery life: Up to 35 days (depending on usage)
- Storage: Up to 7 days of data stored on the device and unlimited cloud storage via the app
- Water rating: 5 ATM
- Sensors: Multi-wavelength PPG, high-dynamic-range accelerometer
Overview
Withings ScanWatch Light strips wearable tracking back to what some people want—a simple health data smartwatch with a classic look. Like the others, it doesn’t try to be a smartphone on your wrist. Instead, it sticks to the basics: accurate heart rate monitoring, reliable sleep tracking, and activity tracking.
It’s perfect for users who get easily lost in all the features smartwatches have nowadays. Most importantly, the hybrid design (a traditional watch face with a small grayscale OLED sub-display) makes it one of the few wearables that don’t scream ‘tech gadget.’ It styles easily with any outfit, from gym clothes to a dress.
However, the cherry on top is the battery. It can last up to 35 days, depending on use. You might even forget to charge it. Sure, it lacks flashy apps, animations, and color screens, but that’s the point, right? Just for $249.95, you get a health tracker with a minimalist vibe, not a distraction on your wrist.
Why we would recommend a simple design
In the land of chunky smartwatches, we need one that is more dainty and stylish. That doesn’t mean it’s less accurate than others.
Yes, you won’t get the Metabolic Capacity and Metabolic Momentum features that the Hume Band has, but if you seek basic, easy-to-understand fitness metrics, it’s the one. Withings ScanWatch Light is simple without feeling limited—exactly the kind of wearable that quietly gets out of your way and just works.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Clean, classic design | Fitness metrics aren’t as detailed as high-end smartwatches (con for some) |
| Exceptionally long battery life | Small OLED display shows only essential info (con for some) |
| Simple fitness metrics |
WHOOP 5.0: Recovery and strain-focused tracker for data-driven users
- Display: No built‑in display
- Connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy to smartphone app (iOS & Android)
- Weight: ~26.5 g (sensor + band)
- Chipset: Not publicly disclosed by WHOOP
- Battery life: Up to 14+ days on a single charge
- Storage: All data syncs to the app/cloud
- Water rating: IP68 water‑resistant
- Sensors: PPG, SpO₂, skin temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope
Overview
We have another wearable on our list without a display – Hume Band’s competitor, WHOOP 5.0. Essentially, it’s a 24/7 recovery coach that tells you how ready your body is to perform.
That you can interpret from the trio of metrics that matter the most to fitness maniacs: strain (how hard you’ve stressed your body), sleep quality, and recovery score each morning. These scores are generated from continuous tracking of heart rate, HRV, respiratory rate, and sleep patterns.
Moreover, unlike Hume Band, WHOOP introduced different bands to suit everyone’s color and material preferences, so it’s kind of fun to switch those daily.
Why we recommend it
We recommend WHOOP 5.0 for people who treat fitness and recovery like a serious project. If you train regularly, want deep insights, and prefer numbers that help avoid overtraining, WHOOP delivers perfectly.
Daily recovery scores, morning readiness cues, and tailored coaching will improve your performance over time. The biggest downside is the subscription model. You need an annual membership, which starts around $199/year, to access the data that makes the band useful.
If we compare it to Hume Band, the choice highly depends on your budget and goals. Hume Band offers health insights for free and suits those who don’t want to pay for their metrics. WHOOP’s strength is depth and coaching. If you are deeply into fitness, WHOOP might be worth the cost; if not, the Hume Band still gets the job done.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Strong coaching features | Requires subscription |
| No distractions, all data in the app | Lots of metrics, not always beginner-friendly |
| Around ~14 days of battery life |
Google Pixel Watch 4: The best Wear OS smartwatch
Specs and features
- Size: 41 x 41 x 12.3mm / 45 x 45 x 12.3mm
- Display: 1.2-inch / 1.4-inch ‘Actua 360’ AMOLED (3,000 nits)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, LTE, Dual-Frequency GNSS
- Weight: 31g (41mm) / 38g (45mm) – without band
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1
- Battery life: Up to 40 hours (45mm)Phone compatibility Android
- Storage: 2GB RAM; 32GB internal
- Water rating: 5ATM
- Sensors: ECG, cEDA, PPG, SpO2, skin temperature
Overview
Google’s fourth-generation smartwatch is a masterclass in refinement, addressing the few remaining weaknesses of its predecessor while doubling down on its strengths.
It retains its top spot as the best pick for most Android users by offering an expert blend of stunning design, polished software, and powerful, intuitive health tracking.
The signature domed pebble design is now complemented by a new ‘Actua 360’ display that dramatically reduces the bezels, creating a gorgeous, nearly edgeless effect.
While the elegant design is still more fragile than rugged alternatives, Google has also made it more repairable by redesigning the charging method.
Why we recommend it over rivals
The Pixel Watch 4’s software experience is its soul. The introduction of Gemini creates a genuinely helpful and intelligent AI assistant, while the new Material 3 Expressive design language makes Wear OS feel playful and delightful to use. The addition of dual-frequency GPS brings its tracking accuracy in line with the very best sports watches, and the new Quick Charge Dock is a massive quality-of-life improvement.
Its secret sauce remains the exclusive Fitbit integration, which provides some of the most accessible and insightful health and sleep tracking on any smartwatch.
Crucially, unlike Samsung, no key features are locked to a specific smartphone brand, making this a complete experience for any Android user. The only real downside is that battery life, while a solid two days with AOD on the 45mm model, hasn’t seen a major leap forward from its predecessor’s real-world performance.
- Check out our full Google Pixel Watch 4 review
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Stunning, improved domed display | Battery life is only up to 40 hours |
| Faster, more convenient charging | More repairable, but still easy to damage |
| Fun software with genuinely useful AI |
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: Best premium pick
Specs and features
- Size: 47.4 x 47.1 x 12.1 (47mm)
- Display: 1.5-inch Super AMOLED display; 480 x 480 resolution
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, LTE, GPS
- Weight: 60.5g (without band)
- Chipset: Exynos W1000
- Battery life: 48 hours AOD; 80 hours AOD off; 100 hours power saving
- Phone compatibility: Android
- Storage: 2GB RAM; 32GB internal (21GB available)
- Water rating: 10ATM
- Sensors: BioActive Sensor (includes heart rate, ECG, blood pressure, and blood oxygen monitoring)
Overview
First released in 2024, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is a high-end smartwatch that embodies Samsung’s new direction. It’s not without its quirks, but this remains the best Wear OS smartwatch to own if you’re looking for a sporty, outdoor style. And now, it’s even better, as the brand released a slightly updated Galaxy Watch Ultra in 2025 with increased internal storage.
The Ultra is by far the most premium-feeling Android smartwatch, with its titanium frame (though not one for small wrists) suited to everything from vigorous workouts to sleep tracking.
The latest One UI 8 Watch software remains speedy and feature-packed. It also offers seamless integration with Google services and a range of healthy third-party apps. Navigating can be a bit of a chore compared to other watches, with the ‘Quick Button’ placement between Home and Back being slightly odd. We would much prefer the rotating bezel to the digital equivalent available.
Yet, this is a smartwatch experience that still feels full. There’s terrific accuracy and decent two-day AOD battery life to back it up, too. Heart rate tracking ran very close to our Garmin, placing it around the level of Google, while the dual-frequency GPS performed almost identically, which is a big tick in its favor.
- Check out our full Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024) review
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Solid build and fun design | Insane rotating bezel miss |
| Excellent HR and GPS tracking | Battery life feels inconsistent |
| Cracking display | Samsung phone required for some features |
| Sleep tracking is very detailed | Looks ridiculous on smaller wrists |
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: Best for Samsung phones
Specs and features
- Size: 40 x 38.8 x 9mm / 44 x 42.8 x 9mm
- Display: 1.3-inch / 1.5-inch Super AMOLED (3,000 nits)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, LTE, GPS
- Weight: 28.7g (40mm) / 33.5g (44mm) – without band
- Chipset: Exynos W1000
- Battery life: Up to 30 hours (40mm) / up to 40 hours (44mm)
- Phone compatibility: Android
- Storage: 2GB RAM; 32GB internal
- Water rating: 5ATM
- Sensors: BioActive Sensor (includes heart rate, ECG, blood pressure, and blood oxygen monitoring)
Overview
After several incremental updates, the Galaxy Watch 8 feels like a significant and memorable step forward for Samsung’s standard smartwatch line.
The highlight is the new ‘cushion’ case design, which gives the watch a much-needed dose of personality and a more premium feel while retaining its minimalist look. This is paired with a stunning 3,000-nit Super AMOLED display that is a joy to use.
On the software front, the integration of Google Gemini is a game-changer, finally delivering the intelligent assistant support that Wear OS watches have long deserved. At the same time, tweaks to One UI make navigation cleaner.
Why we recommend it (with caveats)
The Galaxy Watch 8 is a superb smartwatch. For those with a Samsung phone, it’s a compelling, almost default choice. This is because key health features, such as ECG and blood pressure monitoring, remain exclusive to Samsung’s ecosystem. If you own a Samsung phone, this is the most feature-complete watch you can get. The heart rate is also impressively accurate.
However, for the wider Android audience, it falls just short of the Pixel Watch 4. Some health features, such as ‘Vascular Load’, feel like they’re still in beta, and the battery life on the smaller 40mm model is a significant weakness. This combination of feature-gating and a few unpolished areas makes it a fantastic watch for some, but not the best all-rounder for everyone.
- Check out our full Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 review
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| The cushion case design is nicely implemented | New health and fitness features are a mixed bag |
| Google Gemini is a huge upgrade | Barely a battery improvement on the Watch 7 |
| Wear OS 6 and One UI 8 work well together | Key health features remain exclusive to Samsung phone users |
OnePlus Watch 3: Best of the rest
Specs and features
- Size: 46.6mm x 47.6mm x 11.75mm (excluding lugs and sensor)
- Display: 1.5-inch AMOLED; 466 x 466 ppi; 2200 nits brightness
- Connectivity: Dual-frequency GNSS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- Operating system: Wear OS 5 + RTOS
- Weight: 49g without band (81g with band)
- Chipset: Qualcomm W5+ & BES2800BP MCU
- Battery life: Up to 120 hours (Smart Mode); three days AOD
- Phone compatibility: Android 8.0 or later
- Storage: 32GB ROM
- Water rating: Swim-proof, 5ATM
- Sensors: PPG, SpO2, ECG
Overview
After re-entering the smartwatch market in 2024 with a strong trio of second-generation watches, the OnePlus Watch 3 is the brand’s latest major update.
Due to its large and heavy case, the current-gen OnePlus smartwatch may not be the best fit for smaller wrists or those who are particularly active (though this has been alleviated by the addition of a 43mm version of the OnePlus Watch 3). There’s also still no LTE edition for those who desire untethered connectivity.
Still, it remains the best option right now for anyone seeking true multi-day battery life in a Wear OS watch. The secret to the battery’s longevity remains the brand’s clever dual-chip system. The Snapdragon W5 is used for power-intensive tasks, while the updated BES 2800BP MCU is used for low-power features like notification scanning and AOD.
This improved efficiency means the Watch 3 can go just that bit more than Google or Samsung’s watches. We found that around 70 hours of battery life is possible, even with AOD enabled in heavy use, making it the most long-lasting Wear OS watch on the market in this regard. It can also reliably stretch another couple of days if you disable AOD for the cycle.
OnePlus runs the latest version of Google’s software (Wear OS 5), and its RTOS skin is very palatable. Unlike some skins, the Watch 3 remained incredibly smooth during testing. It also features a neat set of new health options that bring it closer to its key rivals.
It’s not the perfect smartwatch. We still recommend Google’s 45mm Pixel Watch 4 over it—and the Galaxy Watch Ultra if your budget allows for it—but it’s the best of the rest. Just make sure you’re comfortable with its downsides before buying it.
- Check out our full OnePlus Watch 3 review
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Impressive three days of AOD time | No LTE option remains baffling |
| Helpful tweaks to the design | Only available in one case size |
| Improved health features | Looks virtually identical to Watch 2 |
Xiaomi Watch 2: Best budget Android smartwatch
Specs and features
- Display: 1.43-inch AMOLED, 466 x 466 pixels, 326 PPI, up to 600 nits brightness
- Dimensions: 47.5mm x 45.9mm x 11.8mm (excluding heart rate sensor)
- Weight: 36.8g (without strap)
- Battery: 495mAh, magnetic charging, ~45 minutes charging time, up to 65 hours typical use
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon® W5+ Gen 1, 4nm process
- Storage & RAM: 2GB RAM, 32GB storage
- Connectivity: 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth® 5.2
- Water Resistance: 5ATM
- Sensors: Optical heart rate, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light, electronic compass, barometer
- Navigation: Dual-frequency L1+L5 GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS
- Compatibility: Android 8.0 and above
Overview
Though now a little long in the tooth, the Xiaomi Watch 2 remains the best budget Wear OS option to consider—buoyed by an unexpected Wear OS 5 update in August 2025.
The build quality and display are superb for a cheaper smartwatch, and it doesn’t feel like a sacrifice. It’s exceptionally light to wear and features a glorious full AMOLED display.
You also get the full suite of Google Play Store apps and Google Pay, making it significantly more capable than budget rivals in terms of smart features. It even boasts GPS and, during testing, delivered a better heart rate tracking performance than its more expensive Pro sibling. While not the gold standard, casual gym-goers and runners will achieve usable accuracy.
As you would expect at this price, there are compromises. In real-world testing, we found the battery life to be limited to a single day, which seems somewhat outdated when most other Wear OS watches can comfortably surpass this.
- Check out our full Xiaomi Watch 2 review
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Superb price tag | Battery life is very average |
| Light and attractive design | Mi Fitness is a glitch-fest |
| HR accuracy is very solid | Doesn’t run Wear OS 4 |
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 series: Best wildcard pick
Specs and features
- Size: 50.1 x 48.0 x 12.2mm
- Display: AMOLED; 1.43 inches; 466 x 466 resolution
- Connectivity: GPS, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi
- Operating system: Wear OS 4
- Weight: 44.3g
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 Platform
- Battery life: 80 hours
- Phone compatibility: Android 8.0 or later
- Storage: 32GB
- Water rating: 5 ATM (suitable for swimming in shallow water)
- Sensors: PPG, SpO2, skin temperature
Overview
With its clever dual display, around four days of battery life, and consistent accuracy, the TicWatch Pro 5 is a solid pick for Android phone users.
No matter the design you favor, you’ll get the clever combination of the Snapdragon W5+ chip and the dual-layer low-power display. This yields battery life that remains relatively unrivaled from Wear OS rivals.
Our testing of all three designs revealed that they are suitable for workouts and health tracking, with VO2 max, blood oxygen, GPS, and HR data (for most workout types) within a healthy range.
Yet, the experience is far from polished, and the insights aren’t on the same level as Samsung or Google/Fitbit.
The mammoth case is also only a good fit for those with large wrists, and the omission of an LTE version compounds this. That makes it a non-starter for those who crave connectivity.
In December 2025, Mobvoi also removed all of its smartwatches from its online store, prompting fears over the future of TicWatch devices. The brand has yet to confirm this, but it’s perhaps reason to think twice about picking up any of its smartwatches for now.
- Check out our full Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 review
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Display tech is ingenious | Likely to be outdated soon |
| Multi-day battery life | Tons of bloatware |
| Activity and health tracking accuracy | No smart assistant |
Two alternatives for Android users from our reviews
There are also different options for those unsure whether Wear OS is the right smartwatch platform. These picks still work well with Android smartphones and offer an alternative software experience to Google’s.
Garmin Venu X1
Specs and features
- Size: 46mm
- Display: 2-inch AMOLED with sapphire crystal
- Connectivity: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Operating system: Garmin OS
- Weight: 40g (with strap)
- Battery life: Up to 2 days (AOD enabled) / Up to 7 days (smartwatch mode)
- Phone compatibility: Android and iOS
- Storage: 32GB
- Water rating: 5ATM (50 meters)
- Sensors: SpO2, PPG (Elevate Gen 5), accelerometer, compass, thermometer
Overview
The Venu X1 is Garmin’s answer to the premium, design-led smartwatch space. It sheds the brand’s traditionally rugged aesthetic for an incredibly thin (7.9mm) and light titanium case that’s both stunning and supremely comfortable.
The vibrant 2-inch AMOLED display is protected by sapphire crystal and is easily one of the best on any sporty smartwatch.
While it pairs flawlessly with Android phones for notifications and calls, it’s important to remember this isn’t a Wear OS device; you won’t get the deep app integration or smart assistant features found on a Galaxy Watch or Pixel Watch. Instead, its strength lies in its world-class fitness ecosystem.
A superb Galaxy Watch Ultra alternative
This is a very advanced Garmin at its core; there’s a vast array of sports profiles, the full suite of training metrics, and the brand’s excellent native platform for offline mapping and coaching plans.
However, to achieve its slim design, it omits Garmin’s top-tier Multi-Band GPS and an ECG sensor. Our testing revealed that the standard GPS remains exceptionally accurate in most conditions, and the new Elevate Gen 5 heart rate sensor performed superbly, even during demanding interval sessions.
The major drawback, however, is the battery life. With the always-on display enabled, the Venu X1 lasts for just two days. This represents a significant departure from Garmin’s reputation for reliability and longevity, although it is still comfortably comparable to devices like the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
- Check out our full Garmin Venu X1 review
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Incredibly thin, light, and comfortable design | Two-day AOD battery life |
| Core sports tracking accuracy is outstanding | No ECG or dual-frequency GPS |
| An LED flashlight—in this design! | No killer smart feature (like LTE) to differentiate it |
Huawei Watch 5 series
Specs and features
- Size: 42mm or 46mm
- Display: LTPO AMOLED
- Connectivity: Dual-frequency GNSS, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Operating system: HarmonyOS 5.0
- Weight of 42mm edition (without strap): 51g (steel); 48g (titanium)
- Weight of 46mm edition (without strap): 63g (steel); 58g (titanium)
- Chipset: Kirin A1 chipset
- Battery life: 42mm: Up to 12 days / 46mm: up to seven days
- Phone compatibility: Android and iOS
- Storage: 32GB
- Water rating: 5ATM / IP69K (dive-rated to 40m)
- Sensors: SpO2, PPG, skin temperature, ECG (dual-sensing via ‘X-Tap’)
Overview
After a two-year hiatus, Huawei’s flagship Watch returns for its fifth generation, boasting refined materials and a novel ‘X-Tap’ sensor on the side of each case.
Watch 5 offers the best experience from the brand in 2026. All modern Huawei watches run Harmony OS, which, as a major downside compared to Wear OS, offers a limited app selection due to Huawei’s ongoing ban in the US (though there is now at least some contactless payment support).
However, the health tracking (even if X-Tap felt slightly gimmicky in our testing) and added gesture controls combine to make this feel like a somewhat elevated software experience. The premium materials also ensure that this is one of the best-feeling smartwatches we’ve ever tested, albeit slightly let down by the display’s pronounced reflectiveness.
Tracking accuracy, sports features, and battery life
The Watch 5 also features the same sports-tracking upgrades introduced in 2024’s set of watches: upgraded 3D course maps and green contours for golfers, on-wrist mapping for the dedicated trail-running profile, and a design certified for recreational diving. Across the range, there are also new insights for runners, such as ground contact time and vertical oscillation. Additionally, those who prefer the saddle can turn their paired phone into a cycling computer.
Along with numerous sports modes, the Watch 5 models also boast dual-frequency GNSS technology and a refined version of the brand’s TruSense architecture. The GPS performed exceptionally well in our testing, even though heart rate accuracy lags slightly behind what we’ve seen from Garmin’s latest sensors and algorithms.
A big selling point, however, remains the battery life. You’ll struggle to match Huawei’s estimate unless you disable most features, but it still managed around 4.5-5 days with always-on display (AOD) enabled. Considering the display quality and brightness, that’s a significant achievement.
- Check out our full Huawei Watch 5 review
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Premium design and build quality | Limited app ecosystem remains |
| Bright and crisp LTPO display | Not top-level workout HR accuracy |
| Superb AOD battery life | X-Tap sensor feels more novel than essential |
Wear OS watch version checker
Confirmed to support Wear OS 6:
- Google Pixel Watch 1-3 (given they can all run the Wear OS 6 preview)
- Google Pixel Watch 4 (available from 9 October)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series (available now)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024 and 2025 models)
Likely to support Wear OS 6 (or currently in beta):
- OnePlus Watch 3 (and the 43mm edition)
Which watches run Wear OS 5?
- OnePlus Watch 3
- Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
- Xiaomi Watch 2
Which watches run Wear OS 4?
- Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5
You can also find the latest info on Google’s OEM checker.
Final word
Choose a smartwatch based on your preferences and health and fitness goals. All wearables on our list are carefully selected and offer quality but suit different needs.
For example, Samsung models pair best with Galaxy phones. Unlike Samsung, the Pixel Watch has no key features locked to a specific smartphone brand, making this a complete experience for any Android user.
Premium options like the Galaxy Watch Ultra are recommended for people seeking advanced features, while budget picks like the Xiaomi Watch 2 would cover the basics.
If you are a fitness enthusiast, you should consider Garmin or Huawei for superb accuracy. Meanwhile, Hume Band and WHOOP are ideal for recovery insights, and Withings appeals to those wanting a classic look with long battery life.
