A smartwatch is no longer a luxury accessory, rather it’s your best health companion in this fast-paced world. If you’ve decided to purchase a smartwatch, I appreciate your decision. You will get reviews of the best smartwatch in India 2024, their brand specification, and features.
The companies are trying to offer the best smartwatches offering smart features like payment options and danger detection. Some very important features of them such as monitoring your blood pressure, calories and diabetes make them a must-have accessory.
The best thing is they also look amazing and can go with your fashionable dresses. That’s why India is taking an interest and investing in wearables (1).
The smartwatches I have enlisted below are very powerful and enriched with important and smart features. The list would truly make you pick out the best one for you.
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Best Smartwatch In India 2024 (Latest in the Market Today)
Here is the list covering the top smartwatch reviews available online.
1. Amazfit GTR 2 (New Version) Smart Watch
(best smartwatch in India for health tracking capabilities at rs. 8,000)
About Brand, body, & features
- Amazfit is a smartwatch brand that has been growing consistently and offers great products with up-to-date features.
- The Amazfit GTR 2 New Version has got good ratings on Amazon and is becoming popular so I picked it up for review. Last year, I had included Amazfit GTR 3 in the list but that is expensive. Amazfit GTR 4 also has come but I found Amazfit GTR 2 (New Version) worth your money.
- There are some minor differences but it’s very affordable at rs. 8,000. Amazfit GTR 2 has a 1.39″ AMOLED Display while GTR 2 New Version comes with a 1.39″ HD Color AMOLED Display.
- The inclusion of “HD Color” in the GTR 2 New Version means a potentially higher resolution or enhanced colour quality compared to the standard AMOLED display on the Amazfit GTR 2.
- Also, there are a variety of watch face options (50+) in the GTR 2 (New Version).
- There are no. of detailed health tracking features like a complete sleep analysis. You can distinguish between different sleep stages get suggestions for improvement and even do nap tracking.
- Monitoring stress levels and measuring blood oxygen saturation levels are also available. With 24-hour heart rate monitoring and vibration alerts for abnormal rates during exercise, you always stay informed about your cardiovascular health.
- Also, in the new version there is an advanced circuit design and high-capacity battery with 11-day battery life (it’s a bit less than GTR 2 standard version 14 days).
- Besides it, there are many additional features such as smart notifications, movement reminders, and various functional features like Do Not Disturb and weather forecasts.
- In short, the GTR 2 new version has Amazon Alexa, built-in GPS, over 90 sports modes, 50+ watch faces, Storage for up to 3 GB, 24-hour health management and solid 11-day battery life.
- In my opinion, this is value for money and no bluffing of features & specs and is the best smartwatch in India especially for comprehensive health & fitness monitoring capabilities at an affordable price.
Amazfit GTR 3 Pro price & colour options
- The price of the Amazfit GTR 2 New version is Rs. 8,000 while Amazfit GTR 2 comes at 10,000 & GTR 3 at 11,000, GTR 4 at 17,000.
- This watch comes in 2 colour options – lightening grey & thunder black. both are available at the same price.
Pros
- Affordable with better design
- It looks and feels premium with nice soft wristbands which are comfortable to wear.
- At 32 grams it is lighter than GTR 3 which weighs 43 grams. So, it is comparatively lightweight and also has enough health tracking daily use features.
- Good GPS & Amazon Alexa
- Health & fitness tracking is detailed & awesome.
Cons
- Some customers complained about pairing with the phone
2. OnePlus Watch 2
(best smartwatch in India under 25 K for good GPS)
About Brand, body, & features
- The OnePlus Watch 2 is for you if you’re a fitness enthusiast. It works smoothly, has lots of space for your stuff, and the battery lasts ages.
- The screen is quite bright to get clear visuals. You can easily keep track of your workouts. Plus, it’s got cool features like GPS and health tracking.
- If you’ve got an Android phone, just download the OHealth app, and you’re good to go. You can read the full review in our other list: 7 Best Fitness Watches/Smartwatches for Men In India
Price & colour options
- It is available for RS. around 24,999 and
- retails in 2 colour options – black steel & radiant steel.
3. Fitbit Sense Advanced Smartwatch
(best smartwatch in India for those who feel restrained by the limits of fitness bands)
About Brand, body, & features
- Fitbit Sense is a smartwatch that performs pretty well if we talk about the basic functions, that’s why it is on our list.
- The watch feels premium, and high-end in design and finish.
- It also has quick-release straps which are fun to use.
- The features list is bigger than fitness bands as it gets built-in GPS, Google Assistant and Alexa built-in, smart notifications, a microphone,
- Bluetooth hands-free calls from phone etc. too over the basic features.
- The EDA scan app allows the user to scan for any electrodermal activity which is used to measure stress.
- Its ECG app scans for any heart atrial fibrillation to detect any irregularity.
- It conducts a deep survey of all your vitals every time and keeps you notified.
Price & colour options
- The price of this smartwatch is Rs. 22,000 and
- it comes in 3 different shades with dual-tone finishes.
Pros
- The inbuilt GPS, Assistant and Alexa make this watch a perfect companion and
- Even with detailed tracking of your data every day to analyze any anomaly, it is still able to give nearly 6 days of battery power.
Cons
- Its EDA and ECG sensors need a bit of refining as they can be inaccurate sometimes, other sensors work fine though.
- Also, Fitbit’s software can feel a little bit unpolished sometimes.
- On top of that, many apps require you to have a Fitbit Premium before you can use them.
Also, check:
Fitbit Sense 2 Health & Fitness Watch
4. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic LTE
(latest & best smartwatch in India 2024 from Samsung)
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic keeps the familiar look of previous Galaxy Watches. But this year, it adds the much-loved rotating bezel.
I have reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 LTE (44mm) in this list. Check the price below:
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series comes in two models. First, there’s the regular Galaxy Watch 6 which you can get in either 40mm or 44mm sizes. They cost around Rs. 30k and Rs. 33k for Bluetooth and Rs. 34k and Rs. 37k for cellular versions.
Then there’s the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, which comes in 43mm and 47mm sizes. For Bluetooth, it’s priced at Rs. 37k and Rs. 40k, and for cellular, it’s Rs. 41k and Rs. 44k.
You can choose one of the variants as per your choice & lifestyle needs.
You can also go for Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, still in the bestsellers on Amazon:
About Brand, body, & features
- Samsung launched its smartwatches a few years ago and since then they are one of the most feature-rich and quality watches that users can buy on the market.
- This 4th offering from Samsung comes with a round dial that houses a 1.36-inch display.
- This watch features a Samsung BioActive sensor which actively tracks all your vitals and even shows your body fat percentage, body water, skeletal muscle etc.
- It has 16 GB storage, supports detection and assistance for over 90 workout types, sleep tracker and analyser, a massive app library, seamless connectivity, answers phones and messages, notification panel access etc.
- There has been a major improvement in the watch in terms of hardware and software if we consider the previous generation watches from Samsung. This one has more features and more user-friendly OS and an all-aluminium casing
Price & colour options
- The price of this watch is RS. around 26,965 and
- it is available in Black, Silver, Green and Pink colour schemes.
Pros
- If you are looking for a watch that does all the jobs efficiently, then it is a good option & one of the best smartwatches in India is on the list for you.
- You also get a Samsung warranty and support with it.
- The screen is crisp and easily readable even under direct sunlight.
- You also get tons of apps for your smartwatch and customisation features are also great.
Cons
- The bezel on this watch can be a mood killer for some as there are smartwatches that are offered with a larger screen ratio with curved displays.
- Also, its price puts it into a category where many will go for more affordable ones.
5. Fitbit Versa 4
About Brand, body, & features
- Display: AMOLED
- Battery Life: Up to 6 days
- Waterproof: Water resistant up to 50 meters
- Sensors for: Heart rate, SpO2 tracking, skin temperature variation, heart rate variability, breathing rate, resting heart rate, high & low heart rate notifications, cardio fitness score, stress management score, sleep tracking & sleep stages, sleep score, sleep profile
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
- Compatibility: Android Devices, iOS Devices
- Charging: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- OS: Android, iOS
If you want a personal fitness coach, you would like to read about The Fitbit Versa 4 Fitness Watch in Beet Juice/Copper Rose Aluminum. It’s full of features that will motivate you to complete your health goals daily.
It works like a little helper that tells you exactly how ready your body is for a workout each day. With the Daily Readiness Score, you’ll know whether to go full throttle or take it easy.
And when you’re working out, the Active Zone Minutes feature keeps you accountable making sure you’re hitting the right intensity levels to get the most out of your exercise.
No matter what activity you’re into, whether it’s running, cycling, or yoga, the Versa 4 has over 40 exercise modes. There is also built-in GPS to help you track your routes even when you are not carrying your phone with you.
But it’s not just about workouts! Versa 4 is able to give you notifications for calls, texts, and apps all day long. Plus, it has a long battery life so you won’t have to worry about charging again & again.
And what’s more likable is its 6-month Premium membership which gives exclusive features & suggestions to take your fitness journey to the next level.
Price & colour options
- The price of this watch is Rs. 18,000 and
- it is available in 4 colour schemes.
Pros
- Comprehensive fitness tracking with various sensors.
- Built-in GPS
- Notifications alerts
- 6-month Premium membership
- AMOLED display
Cons
- Battery life could be better compared to some competitors.
- Complicated interface for some of you
6. Apple Watch Series 9 [GPS 45mm]
I have never used an Apple watch but I always put it into my list for obvious reasons. Though research says that people are losing interest in buying Apple watches because of no major upgrade in design, a particular segment of the population is still crazy about them. And that’s why they are in the news and got positive ratings.
In my opinion, you should buy it if you have never bought an Apple watch and want to have it. The insights are not my own, I usually research online and collect data about what people are saying about it. So here’s what I found.
The Apple Watch Series 9 is a minor upgrade over the Series 8. So there’s no reason to upgrade it. Here are some minor improvements.
It now has more storage inside. You can keep more stuff without slowing it down. The screen display is brighter. You can get clearer visuals in different lighting conditions.
With a faster S9 SiP, it runs smoother and faster. The health and fitness tracking features are better in Watch 9. It’s good news for fitness & health-conscious people.
And the most important feature is the new double-tap gesture.
However, It looks pretty much the same as before, so no exciting new design. While there are some improvements, the battery life hasn’t changed much.
You can also check previous versions reviewed 2 years ago:
| Display | Comes in two sizes 40 mm, 44 mm screen having Always-On Retina display |
| Battery | Up to 18 hours mixed usage |
| Waterproof, Swim proof | Yes, 50 meters water resistant, swim ready |
| Processor | Apple S5 with 64-bit dual-core processor |
| Memory | 32 GB |
| Sensors | Accelerometer up to 32 G-forces, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, electrical heart rate sensor (ECG app), second-generation optical heart sensor, compass, GPS/GNSS, Barometric altimeter |
| Operating System | WatchOS 6.0 |
| Compatibility | iOS |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 and WiFi, LTE, GPS+Cellular |
| Charging | Wireless |
Key features
Apple Watch 5 became available in India now from September 2019. It was not a major upgrade from its predecessor Apple Watch 4. But the new watchOS 6 brought some new impressive features which make it the best Apple watch and the best smartwatch in India for iOS users.
Have a look at its features:
- The biggest upgrade in this new watch is that it has an always-on brighter, thinner and bigger display. The screen never switches off which is helpful especially if you are out running.
- The battery is still not so much amazing with a duration of 14 hours only and with an always-on display.
- It comes with a second-generation optical heart sensor which is 2x faster and more accurate. An ECG feature is the real charm.
- Clearer music and huge internal storage of 32 GB.
- One other major change is the new operating system watch OS 6 which adds some new shining features like a noise meter and cycle tracking for women.
- Noise meter to protect your hearing system. You can set up alerts to track ambient noise around you.
- Cycle track for women to log sexual activity to monitor fertility and track their periods.
- The watch has a new feature compass good for hikers when they are at height or above sea level.
- It also works as a regular watch. You can see the time.
- New feature activity trends providing historical data 90 days before
- More accurate and faster GPS
- 1-year warranty
Pros
- Best Apple watch and one of the best smartwatches available in India
- Always On Retina display, 10.7 mm thin
- Compass
- Emergency SOS
- Fall detection
- Digital Crown with haptic feedback
- ECG app & second-generation optical heart sensor 2x faster
- International emergency calling
- 50 % louder speaker
- Good storage
- A few shining features with watchOS 6
Cons
- No up-gradation in battery duration, some not so impressive battery life of 14 hours
- Bad news for fitness freaks as there are no upgrades in fitness features. Still, it is a great watch for exercise lovers because it is having all the rich features of the Apple watch.
- Average compass
Also, read the New Apple Watch 6 reviews and their comparison with the New Apple Watch SE & Apple Watch 5:
New Apple Watch 6 vs SE vs Series 5
What To Look For While Buying A Smartwatch for Android/iOS (Buying Guide)
1. Display
Similar to smartphones, smartwatches also have different sorts of displays. Some offer AMOLED colour or LCD colour display and others offer OLED. The OLED display is thinner than the LCD while the LCD colour display works very well in sunlight areas.
If you are a fitness freak and tracking different activities and using different sports modes, you should go for a brighter, larger and more colourful display.
2. Battery
You must check the battery life of your smartwatch before buying it. Some offer even 45 days of battery life while some other offers only 1-day battery backup. And some others are dependent upon your usage. For example, if you switch off the GPS tracking, they can last longer.
So, decide your goal first and then go for one. If you are a marathon runner, you would need a great battery backup. In that case, you should go for a smartwatch offering great battery life.
3. Water proof
All the watches on this list are waterproof. You can wear them in heavy rain while using the washing machine or doing other household chores.
Please note that all swim-proof watches are waterproof while vice-versa is not true.
4. Swim proof & swim tracking
You need to understand the difference between a swim poof watch and a swim tracking watch. A watch can be safe for swimming and diving but it would not necessarily track your swimming like your strokes & SWOLF.
A swim-proof watch is which you can wear while going deep into the water or use for indoor and outdoor swimming. But it may or may not track your swimming. On the other hand, a swimming watch tracks all your swimming data, recognizes your stroke and shows it right on your wrist.
Therefore, if you are looking for a smartwatch only to track swimming, you should go for the Apple Watch 9, Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, or Fitbit Versa4.
5. Memory
You would need the memory in your smartwatch to store music or your playlists while working out. It saves you from the boredom of exercise and helps you continue with your workout.
Most of the smartwatches come with 4 GB internal storage and 512 MB RAM. Anything extra is a real bonus. For example, Apple Watch 4 offers 16 GB of internal storage.
6. Sensors & meters
They are very important and determine the functionality of your smartwatch. For example, if you are looking for a smartwatch that can monitor your heart rate, you must go for the one which is having a heart rate sensor.
The names of important sensors are accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, pedometer, barometer, light, altimeter, magnetometer, etc.
7. Compatibility & OS
Some smartwatches use their operating system while others depend on a smartphone to operate. However, the majority of them require pairing with your smartphone to enable third-party apps and notifications.
You need to check the operating system of your smartwatch if it is compatible with both iOS & Android. Some smartwatches come with an OS that works only with specific devices.
For example, Apple Watch 4 only works with iOS devices.
8. Connectivity
The connectivity of a smartwatch ensures how your smartwatch is going to connect in different places. For example, cellular support helps smartwatches with an embedded LTE radio stay connected even if BlueTooth & WiFi are not working.
Your smartwatches can offer connectivity in Bluetooth, Cellular, NFC, WiFi, and LTE.
9. GPS
There are two types of smartwatches, the first group of them uses the GPS of your smartphone and shows its data on your wrist while another group comes with inbuilt GPS.
If you are a runner or go for outdoor workouts, you need a smartwatch with inbuilt GPS to save the hassle of carrying your smartphone everywhere. Also, GPS is very important to find your location and send your location to your emergency contacts when you are lost and sense any danger around.
Some of the best smartwatches offer more than one satellite positioning system. For example, GPS+GLONASS.
10. Charging method
There are two types of charging methods offered by smartwatches. One is wireless and other smartwatches need a plug or cable to feed themselves.
Wireless charging is more convenient. Smartwatches with wireless charging methods are mostly expensive.
13. Other Features
For example, notifications to nudge you from your sluggishness, apps to remind you of activities, fitness tracking if you are a fitness lover, entertainment like music control, vo2 max to check the stress level of your workouts on your body, glass protection to save from scratches, comfortable design making it easy to wear, processor & warranty.
Wrapping Up: Best Smartwatch in India
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I had been waiting for this post, Srishti. Thanks for the detailed comparison and a much-needed buying guide. I am bookmarking this one for keeps.
Thanks, Ritu:)
My husband is using Fossil Smartwatch and it is one of the best I have ever seen! Your list has great recommendations.
Thanks:) Yes, Fossil is great. My cousin is also using one and very much satisfied. Fossil smartwatch looks awesome & stylish.
Wow. This is a long and detailed post. Thanks for your efforts.
🙂
I use an Apple Watch 4 and it’s just amazing!
It is the best in the market even better than Watch 5 in a few regards.