Best Android smartwatches in 2024 including Samsung, Google, Huawei & more

Just because you’re rocking an Android smartphone, it doesn’t mean you’ve got to stick to WearOS when picking a smartwatch to pair with it. There are plenty of options out there, including smart fitness trackers and luxury alternatives doing their own thing when it comes to software. We’ve rounded up the best of the Android smartwatch bunch, to save you the hassle of sifting through hundreds of different models.

Looking for something a little lighter? Check out Stuff‘s guide to the best fitness trackers.

What is the best Android smartwatch?

We think the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 (buy now) is the best Android smartwatch you can buy. The slick styling works in just about every setting, from the gym to the office boardroom, and its health tracking is excellent. Factor in the easy-to-use interface, gorgeous OLED screen and range of different colour, size and strap options, and it’s easily the best all-rounder wearable going.

Other Android smartwatch recommendations:

Before we jump into the full list of the best Android smartwatches, here’s a peek at three other top picks:

The best Android smartwatches you can buy today

1. Samsung Galaxy Watch7

With Samsung and Google basically collaborating on WearOS behind-the-scenes, the Galaxy Watch range has quickly become the figurehead for Android smartwatches. And with good reason: the Galaxy Watch7 is a fantastic all-rounder wearable, with a responsive UI, ample onboard storage, Play Store downloads and all the health tracking smarts a fitness fanatic could ask for.

Sensible pricing, a choice of size options and multiple colour variants mean there’s something for everyone here, even if you don’t also have a Samsung smartphone. Battery life hasn’t come on at all from the previous generation, and long-term software support means owners of the old model shouldn’t be in a rush to upgrade, but for everyone else it should be your first choice when shopping for an Android smartwatch.

2. TicWatch Pro 5 / TicWatch 5 Pro Enduro

TicWatch maker Mobvoi isn’t the quickest when it comes to Android updates, so the Pro 5 (and its slightly fresher-looking brother, the Pro 5 Enduro) are still languishing on WearOS 4 while Samsung and Google are powering on with WearOS 5. However, don’t let that put you off what is still a phenomenal Android smartwatch.

It’s all down to battery life: a 628mAh battery promises up to 80 hours of use per charge – easily twice or three times that of many WearOS watches. There’s a clever low-power display overlaid on top of a punchier OLED screen, showing the basics when you just need to tell the time but waking up fully when you tap it. It can top itself up from 0-65% in just 30 minutes as well, which is much faster than most.

As one of the first watches with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 platform it’s no slouch; a rotating crown brings slicker controls; and it has all the fitness tracking features you’ll need.

3. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

Android smartwatch shoppers jealous of their Apple Watch Ultra-wearing friends finally have their own version, courtesy of Samsung. The orange strap might be a little too close to the Cupertino offering, but the circular screen-on-square body design is unique. We’re big fans of its chunky dimensions, and that it’s made from ultra-tough titanium.

Inside things aren’t all that different to the regular Galaxy Watch7, with a comprehensive selection of sensors for health and fitness tracking, an Exynos chipset and WearOS 5 software. Battery life isn’t all that different, and it isn’t quite so adept at watersports as an Apple Watch Ultra, but otherwise this is exactly the sort of wearable Android users were missing out on.

4. Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

It was great to see the Watch 6 Classic return after Samsung skipped out on it for the previous generation in favour of a more fitness-focused Pro model. The Classic brought back some welcome variety to the line-up, and the rotating bezel remains a satisfyingly slick way to interact with WearOS.

Style-wise it wasn’t dramatically different from the regular Watch 6, and it commanded a higher price at launch, but the larger screens gave it greater wrist presence. Larger batteries also meant more time between charges, and extensive fitness tracking options were sure to please regular runners as well as casual exercisers.

It has since been replaced by the Galaxy Watch7 (and also, in a way, by the Galaxy Watch Ultra), but that just means you can pick one up for a lot less than the original retail price. With a WearOS 5 update keeping it current, you can absolutely still get a spinning bezel if you want one.

5. Google Pixel Watch 2

While Google has since refreshed its wearable range with the Pixel Watch 3, we’ve yet to test it, so have kept the previous iteration on this list. You only get one size option here, and the previous-gen processor means battery life isn’t quite as impressive, but regular software updates mean you don’t have to miss out when it comes to WearOS smarts.

The Pixel Watch 2 still tracks your health and fitness effectively, lets you download apps from the Google Play Store, and has delightfully minimal looks (though we wish the screen bezel was a lot slimmer). You can pick one up for a lot less than the original retail price now it has been succeeded by a newer model, too.

6. CMF Watch Pro 2

If you want proof you don’t have to spend three figures to get a capable Android smartwatch, look no further than the CMF Watch Pro 2. Nothing’s value-minded sub brand has delivered a slick-looking circular watch that focuses on the basics, rather than flashy features you probably won’t use very often.

There’s a proprietary operating system rather than WearOS, but it’s a power efficient one that’ll let this wearable last up to 11 days per charge. It’ll still record all your health and workout data, still flash up notifications and accept incoming calls. Interchangeable bezels and straps let you mix up the look whenever you fancy it, too.

7. Huawei Watch Ultimate

The word ultimate gets thrown around a little too lightly, but Huawei’s premium timepiece appears to earn its moniker. It’s forged from zirconium-based liquid metal, for a start, lending it a hardy composition that’s resistant to corrosion. This, coupled with the sapphire dial covering the generous 1.5in AMOLED screen, make it an ideal choice for divers. Oh, and the 100m water resistance doesn’t hurt either.

With up to 14 days of use per charge and everything you’d expect in the health and fitness-tracking department (including particularly impressive ECG analysis, arterial stiffness detection, and more), it’s an expensive option that’s worth jumping through the initial hoop required to download Huawei’s Health app. Shame about the lack of contactless payments though.

8. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro

The Watch5 Pro stood apart from Samsung’s regular 2022 wearable offering, with more premium features, a fresh design and much bigger battery. A bioimpedance sensor lets you measure things like your body fat percentage, for a more accurate look at your training progress, and there’s also a thermometer along with the usual heart rate, sleep, and fitness tracking sensors.

It will last around three days between charges, depending on use, which is a day more than you’ll get from the newest Galaxy Watch models, and long-term software updates mean you don’t need to feel left out for long – WearOS 5 is on the way, if not already available by the time you read this.

Now it’s a few generations old, pricing has tumbled from launch – yet the distinctive design and big battery are two reasons not to write it off in favour of newer alternatives.

9. Fitbit Sense 2

The Sense 2 also falls into the category of a very smart, if not genius-level smartwatch. While it lacks all the apps and features you’d find in something running Wear OS or watchOS, it does support contactless payments via Fitbit Pay ( though not all banks are supported).

It does deliver notifications directly to your wrist though, and remains one of the best fitness trackers around, especially thanks to an EDA sensor which measures your stress levels before letting you actively work on reducing them.

Its smooth, rectangular pebble-like shape is a far cry from that of a traditional watch, but this also lets it stand out from most rivals, while the build quality itself looks and feels premium. 

How to choose the best Android smartwatch for you

Firstly, it’s worth us reminding readers that some Android smartwatches, like the Google Pixel Watch, only work with Android phones, while others also work with iPhones too. That said, the Android watches featured here are so heavily integrated with the Google software ecosystem, they only really make sense to iPhone owners who can’t justify the expense of an Apple Watch, or who want a timepiece that looks and feels more like a traditional watch, as that is usually the case with the aesthetics of Android smartwatches.

You’ll want to decide on a budget and a manufacturer, of course, but also bear in mind the differences in design and sizes on offer. Some smartwatches can feel very large on the wrist, while others are designed to be more subtle and are better suited to those with smaller wrists – or buyers who simply want a smartwatch they can hide beneath a shirt sleeve.

Features like sleep and fitness tracking, music streaming, an always-on display and at least a limited amount of water resistance are now table stakes when it comes to Android smartwatches. But some perform better at these fundamental tasks than others, so check the specifications carefully before making your purchase. Also look at the processor and operating system, as some Android smartwatches use a dates Qualcomm chipset and run an older version of Google’s WearOS.

Aesthetics are an important part of smartwatch ownership for many, so you should check what type of strap attachment the watch uses before you buy. In many cases (and unlike any Apple Watch) Android smartwatches use industry-standard lug bars, meaning almost any regular watch strap can be fitted, giving the watch a whole new look.