The best Android smartwatches in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

Similar to Apple, Google has a wearable version of its Android operating system called Wear OS. Wear OS, originally Android Wear, launched in 2014, and a few years ago, it grew stagnant and seemed to be near extinction. But the 2025 version of Wear OS is powerful and capable, with most models guaranteed to receive updates for years. The hardware offerings have expanded with several advanced smartwatch options from Google, Samsung, Mobvoi, OnePlus, and others.

Advanced health and wellness tracking, capable apps, unique safety features, seamless connectivity, and affordable pricing make Wear OS smartwatches a wearable every Android smartphone owner should consider.

What is the best Android smartwatch right now?

At ZDNET, we have tested every popular Android smartwatch powered by Google's Wear OS on the market, evaluating battery life, display, durability, and health tracking features. Our pick for the best Android smartwatch overall is the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, thanks to its unique design, advanced safety features, running dynamics, and much more. The new OnePlus Watch 3 is the clear battery champ, and with a few software updates, it may soon challenge others for my pick for the best overall watch for Android smartphone users. Here's how the rest stack up against each other and on your wrist. 

The best Android smartwatches of 2025

Apple took a shot across the bow of serious GPS sports watch brands with the Apple Watch Ultra series, and now Samsung joins the party with the large Galaxy Watch Ultra. Samsung branded it the same way as Apple, along with a familiar orange button and waterproof silicone band. A few other advanced features found in Apple's model are present in the Samsung model, which is a great thing for Android phone owners, especially Samsung Galaxy phone owners.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has a unique square design with a round watch face, an interesting magnetic lug system, three buttons on one side, gesture support, advanced running dynamics, and more. Samsung's Galaxy AI is present in the form of wellness insights that combine into a daily score to help guide you to optimal performance, including healthy sleep levels.

The Watch Ultra runs the Samsung-powered Google Wear OS 5.0 with One UI Watch 6.0, meaning it still looks like a Samsung smartwatch but also supports Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Wallet, Google Play Store, and more Google apps.

It has an operating system optimized for the round watch design with a virtual rotating bezel. Fall detection, messaging, phone calls, and more are available on the watch, with advanced fitness data such as VO2 Max and advanced running dynamics data also supported. The lack of support for external sensors is the only reason I do not wear it daily on one of my wrists.

At $649, it is the most expensive Samsung Galaxy watch, but it is still $150 less than Apple's competing Apple Watch Ultra 2. Make sure to check out the Samsung website since there are major sales and generous trade-in offers that may make the Galaxy Watch Ultra an easy purchase decision.

Galaxy Watch Ultra tech specs: Display: 1.5 inch, 480 x 480 pixels Super AMOLED | Battery life: Two to three days | Dimensions: 47.4 x 47.1 x 12.1mm | Weight: 60.5 grams | Water resistance: 10 ATM+IP68 | LTE cellular option: Yes

• Lightweight titanium casing
• Sapphire glass AMOLED display
• Advanced safety features
• Large capacity battery
• Google Wear OS app support

• Large size not suitable for smaller wrists
• Blood pressure certification taking much longer than advertised

One company that continues to push the limits of what you can buy for just over $200 is Amazfit. The Amazfit Balance offers an elegantly designed smartwatch with Amazon Alexa support and the ability to answer calls via a Bluetooth connection to your watch, just like all other non-cellular smartwatches. It runs the latest Zepp OS 3.0 operating system, built for a lean and mean experience.

It's tough to beat the low $220 price, and I continue to push the watch to see the flaws that could justify such a low price, but they don't exist. The Amazfit Balance has a brilliant AMOLED display, integrated mic and speaker, GPS, various advanced health/wellness sensors, and a battery life that lasts up to two weeks between charges. The battery life alone is something modern smartwatches cannot match, and if you want to charge your watch just twice a month rather than every other day, then you might want to consider this watch.

Amazfit provides the Zepp smartphone application that provides an exhaustive experience to track every detail of the data captured by the various sensors. The one flaw is that the application may be overwhelming for some users. Thankfully, Amazfit continues to refine and simplify the application to make it more useful for Amazfit Balance owners. Amazfit recently updated its smartphone application to be easier for people to use while still providing an incredible amount of data and guidance on what to do with the data collected by the watch.

Phone calls sound good, and it is convenient to make and accept calls from your wrist when your phone is secured in a pocket or backpack. There is support for more than 150 sports, and the available watch faces look awesome.

Amazfit Balance tech specs: Display: 1.5-inch, 480 x 480 pixels AMOLED | Battery life: 14 days | Dimensions: 46 x 46 x 10.6 mm | Weight: 35 grams (w/o strap) | Water resistance: 5 ATM | LTE Cellular option: No

• Sleek and stylish slim design
• Brilliant AMOLED display
• Accurate GPS
• Advanced health tracking features

• Overwhelming smartphone app
• Some features require a subscription

One company that continues to push the limits of what you can buy for just over $200 is Amazfit. The Amazfit Balance offers an elegantly designed smartwatch with Amazon Alexa support and the ability to answer calls via a Bluetooth connection to your watch, just like all other non-cellular smartwatches. It runs the latest Zepp OS 3.0 operating system, built for a lean and mean experience.

It's tough to beat the low $220 price, and I continue to push the watch to see the flaws that could justify such a low price, but they don't exist. The Amazfit Balance has a brilliant AMOLED display, integrated mic and speaker, GPS, various advanced health/wellness sensors, and a battery life that lasts up to two weeks between charges. The battery life alone is something modern smartwatches cannot match, and if you want to charge your watch just twice a month rather than every other day, then you might want to consider this watch.

Amazfit provides the Zepp smartphone application that provides an exhaustive experience to track every detail of the data captured by the various sensors. The one flaw is that the application may be overwhelming for some users. Thankfully, Amazfit continues to refine and simplify the application to make it more useful for Amazfit Balance owners. Amazfit recently updated its smartphone application to be easier for people to use while still providing an incredible amount of data and guidance on what to do with the data collected by the watch.

Phone calls sound good, and it is convenient to make and accept calls from your wrist when your phone is secured in a pocket or backpack. There is support for more than 150 sports, and the available watch faces look awesome.

Amazfit Balance tech specs: Display: 1.5-inch, 480 x 480 pixels AMOLED | Battery life: 14 days | Dimensions: 46 x 46 x 10.6 mm | Weight: 35 grams (w/o strap) | Water resistance: 5 ATM | LTE Cellular option: No

If you have small wrists or are a bit hesitant about jumping into the smartwatch market, the Galaxy Watch FE LTE is a great option with a low price and the backing of the Samsung Health ecosystem. The 40mm form factor is sure to please, and while it may be a slightly older processor, it is the same that powered the very capable Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.

The Watch FE LTE is only 25.9 grams, compared to the Galaxy Watch Ultra, which weighs 61.5 grams. The Watch Ultra has a 47mm main dimension, while the Watch FE is only 40.4mm. This means the Watch FE LTE feels tiny on my wrist, but I find the silicone band very comfortable, and the size makes it very easy to use for sleep tracking.

The Galaxy Watch FE LTE is affordable at $250 and cellular plans from your carrier give you the ability to use your watch as a communication companion. Make sure to check out the Samsung website during holiday sales, as the price is currently as low as $200.

The watch is great for tracking steps, indoor activities, and other workouts that don't require precise positioning. Samsung Health works with the Samsung Wearable app to provide a full health and wellness experience based on the data the Watch FE LTE collects. Samsung Health also includes loads of fitness programs for free, so you can enjoy various workouts at three fitness levels and with different selected fitness goals.

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE LTE tech specs: Display: 1.2-inch 396x396 Super AMOLED | Battery life: Up to 40 hours | Dimensions: 39.3 x 40.4 x 9.8mm | Weight: 26.6 g | Water/Dust resistance: 5ATM/IP68 | LTE cellular option: Yes  

• Brighter, bigger display
• Upgraded optical and electrical BioActive sensors
• Small and light form factor
• Low price with LTE support

• A previous-generation process is installed
• No AI health features are included

If you have small wrists or are a bit hesitant about jumping into the smartwatch market, the Galaxy Watch FE LTE is a great option with a low price and the backing of the Samsung Health ecosystem. The 40mm form factor is sure to please, and while it may be a slightly older processor, it is the same that powered the very capable Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.

The Watch FE LTE is only 25.9 grams, compared to the Galaxy Watch Ultra, which weighs 61.5 grams. The Watch Ultra has a 47mm main dimension, while the Watch FE is only 40.4mm. This means the Watch FE LTE feels tiny on my wrist, but I find the silicone band very comfortable, and the size makes it very easy to use for sleep tracking.

The Galaxy Watch FE LTE is affordable at $250 and cellular plans from your carrier give you the ability to use your watch as a communication companion. Make sure to check out the Samsung website during holiday sales, as the price is currently as low as $200.

The watch is great for tracking steps, indoor activities, and other workouts that don't require precise positioning. Samsung Health works with the Samsung Wearable app to provide a full health and wellness experience based on the data the Watch FE LTE collects. Samsung Health also includes loads of fitness programs for free, so you can enjoy various workouts at three fitness levels and with different selected fitness goals.

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE LTE tech specs: Display: 1.2-inch 396x396 Super AMOLED | Battery life: Up to 40 hours | Dimensions: 39.3 x 40.4 x 9.8mm | Weight: 26.6 g | Water/Dust resistance: 5ATM/IP68 | LTE cellular option: Yes  

Google's third-generation Pixel Watch 3 is sure to please the masses with two size options, improved displays, and software enhancements that provide a rich user experience. This watch integrates several Fitbit features, including improved heart rate sensors and GPS tracking, making it secretly the best watch available for both Fitbit and Google Pixel fans.

While it is clearly the best Fitbit made, it also challenges every other watch regarding support for runners. Google incorporated a running workout builder that gathers your health data over a two-week period and then creates a program that adapts to your data regularly. Real-time guidance is provided as you run, advanced metrics are tracked and then Google shows you how to improve the metrics, a Daily Readiness Score is provided even if you are not a Fitbit Premium subscriber, and Cardio/Target load features are available. The Cardio and Target load features may even trump some of the best sports watches.

One of the best functions of the Pixel Watch 3 that even beats out the Apple Watch is the focus on safety. While the Apple Watch can appear in your Find My application, and you can share your location with family and friends, that's a passive setting that requires people to physically check the app to find you. The Pixel 3's Safety Check feature allows you to set a check-in timer whenever you're moving from point A to B and want your emergency contacts to be notified if anything goes wrong -- the most reliable feature I've seen on any wearable I've tested. It also supports immediate emergency alerts/SOS and fall detection alerts, similar to the latest Apple Watches. 

A new Loss of Pulse Detection feature was recently approved by the FDA and is now available for US owners. This feature has the potential to save lives and I look forward to hearing of success stories soon since my own father could have possibly been saved by this feature.

Bottom line: If you're a Fitbit fan and are looking for the latest and greatest Fitbit in a watch form factor, then the Google Pixel Watch 3 is the wearable for you. If you also enjoy Google's take on wearables and want years of updates, then this is the watch to consider.

Google Pixel Watch 3 tech specs: Display: 1.2-inch (41mm) and 1.45-inch (45mm) AMOLED | Battery life: 24 hours with AOD | Dimensions: 41 x 41 x 12.3mm and 45 x 45 x 12.3mm | Weight: 31 g (without band) and 37 g | Water/Dust resistance: 5 ATM/IP68 | LTE cellular option: Yes

• Two sizes to choose from
• Personalized running workouts
• Advanced safety features
• Minimalist, elegant design
• Improved battery life

• Not built for rugged adventures

Google's third-generation Pixel Watch 3 is sure to please the masses with two size options, improved displays, and software enhancements that provide a rich user experience. This watch integrates several Fitbit features, including improved heart rate sensors and GPS tracking, making it secretly the best watch available for both Fitbit and Google Pixel fans.

While it is clearly the best Fitbit made, it also challenges every other watch regarding support for runners. Google incorporated a running workout builder that gathers your health data over a two-week period and then creates a program that adapts to your data regularly. Real-time guidance is provided as you run, advanced metrics are tracked and then Google shows you how to improve the metrics, a Daily Readiness Score is provided even if you are not a Fitbit Premium subscriber, and Cardio/Target load features are available. The Cardio and Target load features may even trump some of the best sports watches.

One of the best functions of the Pixel Watch 3 that even beats out the Apple Watch is the focus on safety. While the Apple Watch can appear in your Find My application, and you can share your location with family and friends, that's a passive setting that requires people to physically check the app to find you. The Pixel 3's Safety Check feature allows you to set a check-in timer whenever you're moving from point A to B and want your emergency contacts to be notified if anything goes wrong -- the most reliable feature I've seen on any wearable I've tested. It also supports immediate emergency alerts/SOS and fall detection alerts, similar to the latest Apple Watches. 

A new Loss of Pulse Detection feature was recently approved by the FDA and is now available for US owners. This feature has the potential to save lives and I look forward to hearing of success stories soon since my own father could have possibly been saved by this feature.

Bottom line: If you're a Fitbit fan and are looking for the latest and greatest Fitbit in a watch form factor, then the Google Pixel Watch 3 is the wearable for you. If you also enjoy Google's take on wearables and want years of updates, then this is the watch to consider.

Google Pixel Watch 3 tech specs: Display: 1.2-inch (41mm) and 1.45-inch (45mm) AMOLED | Battery life: 24 hours with AOD | Dimensions: 41 x 41 x 12.3mm and 45 x 45 x 12.3mm | Weight: 31 g (without band) and 37 g | Water/Dust resistance: 5 ATM/IP68 | LTE cellular option: Yes

OnePlus earned the award for most improved in moving from the original OnePlus Watch to the Watch 2, and with this new model, the company shows it listens to customers and takes input to heart. The OnePlus Watch 3 is the clear battery champ of all smartwatches, with a reliable five-day battery life in typical smart mode, even longer if you change a few settings. Past champs achieved two, and sometimes three, days of battery life, and now you can resort to charging just on the weekends.

OnePlus states the watch will last for five days in smart mode and up to 16 days in power saver mode. It has a massive 631 mAh battery that incorporates the new OnePlus silicon nanostack battery technology so the capacity and dual-OS approach make for a watch that seems to last forever. The Watch 3 also supports fast charging so just 10 minutes of charging give you enough power for a day of use.

The OnePlus Watch 3 is also built to last with a stainless steel body, sapphire crystal watch face, 50m water resistance, IP68 water and dust resistance, and MIL-STD-810H certification. The large, textured crown button rotates for easy navigation and presses in for selections.

GPS location tracking and heart rate readings are very accurate, even though the watch cannot connect to external sensors. Advanced running dynamics and other specialized sports metrics are measured by the Watch 3, including racket swing dynamics for sports like badminton and slope angle for downhill skiing. Take the OnePlus Watch 3 with you on your next adventure and enjoy the interesting metrics after the activity.

After the minor editorial hardware labeling error, OnePlus delayed the launch of the OnePlus Watch 3, but it is now available again for a slightly higher $349.99 (or same $299 with a trade-in of any watch). Without LTE and some other features found in competitor watches, it may be a watch just for those looking for long battery life who prefer OnePlus products.

OnePlus Watch 3 specs: Display:1.5 inches, 466 x 466 pixels AMOLED | Battery life: Up to 5 days | Dimensions: 46.6 x 47.6 x 11mm | Weight: 81 g (with strap) | Water resistance: 5 ATM | LTE cellular option: No 

• Lovely hardware design with rotating digital crown
• High level of durability, fit, and finish
• Five days of battery in typical smart mode

• No LTE version
• Only one size
• OHealth smartphone companion app needs some work

After spending weeks running, rowing, biking, and sleeping with the TicWatch Atlas smartwatch, I found that its marathon battery life solves my biggest issue with Wear OS smartwatches. It is similar to the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro with slight tweaks to make it 

The Mobvoi TicWatch Atlas' massive 628mAh battery has a unique dual display design for low-power standby use. That equates to an advertised 90 hours -- nearly four days -- of battery life in smart mode, and up to 45 days in Essential Mode. Even better yet, just 30 minutes of fast charging provides up to two days of battery life.

The Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 Wearable Platform contributes to the impressive battery life. The watch supports five GNSS, so tracking outdoor activities is accurate. The heart rate sensor does well for most activities, and with some installed apps, you can pair external sensors, although TicExercise does not support this functionality.

Beyond battery life, the dual-display technology with interactive and customizable ultra-low power display options is exceedingly useful. You can choose from 18 background colors to highlight the always-on display, and that display on the top layer of the watch will show you key metrics such as number of steps taken, heart rate, battery life, time, and date. Spinning the large rotating crown button brings up a full display heart rate reading, blood oxygen level, and compass heading in this dual display mode.

Mobvoi TicWatch Atlas specs: Display:1.43 inches, 466 x 466 pixels AMOLED | Battery life: Up to 4 days | Dimensions: 52.2 x 47.8 x 12.05mm | Weight: 47.2 g (no strap) | Water resistance: 5 ATM | LTE cellular option: No

• Long battery life
• Dual display technology
• Sapphire glass display
• Affordable sub-$300 price

• One size
• Multiple Mobvoi apps on top of Wear OS apps

After spending weeks running, rowing, biking, and sleeping with the TicWatch Atlas smartwatch, I found that its marathon battery life solves my biggest issue with Wear OS smartwatches. It is similar to the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro with slight tweaks to make it 

The Mobvoi TicWatch Atlas' massive 628mAh battery has a unique dual display design for low-power standby use. That equates to an advertised 90 hours -- nearly four days -- of battery life in smart mode, and up to 45 days in Essential Mode. Even better yet, just 30 minutes of fast charging provides up to two days of battery life.

The Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 Wearable Platform contributes to the impressive battery life. The watch supports five GNSS, so tracking outdoor activities is accurate. The heart rate sensor does well for most activities, and with some installed apps, you can pair external sensors, although TicExercise does not support this functionality.

Beyond battery life, the dual-display technology with interactive and customizable ultra-low power display options is exceedingly useful. You can choose from 18 background colors to highlight the always-on display, and that display on the top layer of the watch will show you key metrics such as number of steps taken, heart rate, battery life, time, and date. Spinning the large rotating crown button brings up a full display heart rate reading, blood oxygen level, and compass heading in this dual display mode.

Mobvoi TicWatch Atlas specs: Display:1.43 inches, 466 x 466 pixels AMOLED | Battery life: Up to 4 days | Dimensions: 52.2 x 47.8 x 12.05mm | Weight: 47.2 g (no strap) | Water resistance: 5 ATM | LTE cellular option: No

People spend thousands on luxury watches and Tag Heuer is a well-known brand for those who enjoy high-end watches. The Tag Heuer Calibre E4 provides an enhanced experience on more than 41,000 courses around the world and looks great in the office too.

The titanium case material has a matte, sandblasted DLC finish that looks expensive and feels smooth. Sapphire glass covers the brilliant 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 454x454 pixels. It's a lovely touchscreen that transitions, flat, out to the Golf Edition bezel, where we find numbers representing 18 holes, though starting at 4 since the words Golf Edition cover where 1 through 3 would be found. White numerals and green marks accent the black bezel.

While golf is clearly the focus of having this watch on your wrist, it also can be used for tracking your running with GPS, rowing on a Hydrow, hiking in the mountains, sleeping, working, and more. The one concern with a luxury model is that the technology moves fast so the hardware is likely to last far longer than the operating system and sensors inside the watch.

Tag Heuer Calibre E4 Golf Edition specs: Display: 1.39 inches, 454 x 454 pixels AMOLED | Battery Life: 24 hours | Dimensions: 45 x 45 x 15.3mm | Weight: 96 g | Water resistance: 50m | LTE cellular option: No 

• Titanium case materials
• iOS and Android support
• Smooth sapphire glass display
• Ball markers included

• No speaker for hands-free calling
• No SpO2 sensor
• Powered by older version of Wear OS

People spend thousands on luxury watches and Tag Heuer is a well-known brand for those who enjoy high-end watches. The Tag Heuer Calibre E4 provides an enhanced experience on more than 41,000 courses around the world and looks great in the office too.

The titanium case material has a matte, sandblasted DLC finish that looks expensive and feels smooth. Sapphire glass covers the brilliant 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 454x454 pixels. It's a lovely touchscreen that transitions, flat, out to the Golf Edition bezel, where we find numbers representing 18 holes, though starting at 4 since the words Golf Edition cover where 1 through 3 would be found. White numerals and green marks accent the black bezel.

While golf is clearly the focus of having this watch on your wrist, it also can be used for tracking your running with GPS, rowing on a Hydrow, hiking in the mountains, sleeping, working, and more. The one concern with a luxury model is that the technology moves fast so the hardware is likely to last far longer than the operating system and sensors inside the watch.

Tag Heuer Calibre E4 Golf Edition specs: Display: 1.39 inches, 454 x 454 pixels AMOLED | Battery Life: 24 hours | Dimensions: 45 x 45 x 15.3mm | Weight: 96 g | Water resistance: 50m | LTE cellular option: No 

What is the best Android smartwatch?

When it comes to choosing which Android smartwatch is the best, you'll realize right away that the options are limited. Samsung leads the way in developing smartwatches that rival the Apple Watch, but you sometimes pay a premium for powerful smartwatches.

This table compares the top models based on price, screen size, and battery life, which can all dramatically impact your experience.

Which is the right Android smartwatch for you?

Every Android smartwatch in this list includes different features, designs, and best-use cases. That being said, there's a smartwatch for everyone. If you want the best overall Android smartwatch, go with the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. But if you want a powerful smartwatch on a budget, the Fitbit Versa 4 could make the perfect choice.

Before you purchase the newest accessory for your wrist, consider our recommendations based on priorities.