If you own an Android phone and are looking for the best Wear OS watch to pair with it, you now have plenty of options.

Wear OS has never been stronger, and now feels like a proper platform matched by some great hardware. It’s also pushing the envelope with battery life, and some devices are finally ending battery anxiety with multiple days of AOD battery between charges.

Away from Google’s platform, though, there are also smartwatches from Garmin and Huawei that all work brilliantly with Android phones.

Here are our top pick Android watches from our reviews.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra – Best Wear OS smartwatch

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 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)

The Galaxy Watch Ultra represents Samsung taking a new direction with its more high-end smartwatch. Though it’s not without its quirks, this is still the best Wear OS smartwatch to own in 2024 (at least until we see what Google has in store this August).

It’s big, brash, and more than a little inspired by the Apple Watch Ultra 2, yet this loose imitation hasn’t resulted in a tame experience. 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 software – One UI Watch 6 – remains speedy and feature-packed, offering seamless integration with Google’s services and a range of healthy third-party apps. We didn’t massively love navigating around it, with the placement of the ‘Quick Button’ feeling off (sitting in between a Home and Back button), and we’d much prefer the rotating bezel to the digital equivalent available, but there’s no doubt this is a smartwatch experience that feels very 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 – putting it around the level of Google and Apple – while the dual-frequency GPS performed almost identically, which is a very big tick in its favor.

We think Samsung has ways to go in its health tracking (though sleep tracking accuracy and depth are outstanding), and it’s still pretty rubbish that some features require a Samsung phone, but there’s simply no other Wear OS watch with this much upside.

Read our full Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra review

Pros

Solid build and fun design
Excellent HR and GPS tracking
Cracking display
Sleep tracking is very detailed

Cons

Insane rotating bezel miss
Battery life feels inconsistent
Samsung phone required for some features
Looks ridiculous on smaller wrists

Google Pixel Watch 2

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Google Pixel Watch 2 specs and features

Size: 41 x 41 x 12.3mm
Display: 1.2-inch AMOLED display; 450 x 450 resolution
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, LTE, GPS
Weight: 31g (without band)
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+
Battery life: 24 hours
Phone compatibility: Android
Storage: 2GB RAM; 32GB internal
Water rating: 5ATM
Sensors: ECG, EDA, PPG, SpO2, skin temperature

The Google Pixel Watch 2 makes amends for last year’s battery life horror show with much-improved longevity.

Google’s official guidance of 24 hours is the same, but this time the new Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ processor helps it actually manage a full day between charges.

It’s not an end to battery life anxiety, however, and we still found ourselves fretting about charging. We recommend the Galaxy Watch Ultra, TicWatch Pro 5 or OnePlus Watch 2 to anybody who really prioritizes this area.

But the Pixel Watch 2 does have a trick up its sleeve: Fitbit. Google’s second-gen smartwatch is all the better for leveraging Fitbit’s health and wellness tracking.

Heart rate tracking accuracy, sleep monitoring accuracy, and daily insights are some of the best on any smartwatch – so, if these features are high on your shopping list, the Pixel Watch 2 is recommended.

With a new aluminum case, too, we think it’s much more comfortable and better suited to workouts than the original model. The only real downside with the design is that it still only comes in one 41mm case size, which feels a little small on larger wrists.

That might change with the upcoming Google Pixel Watch 3, mind, which is rumored to arrive this August.

If you can look past battery life, this is a standout option, but we advise only pulling the trigger once you’ve seen what the inbound next-gen model has in store.

Check out our full Google Pixel Watch 2 review

Pros

Battery life is improved
Excellent HR tracking
Design is still one of the best around

Cons

Battery still not perfect
Still no larger case size option
Many insights require Fitbit Premium

Xiaomi Watch 2

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Xiaomi Watch 2 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

Finally, Android users have a true budget Wear OS smartwatch to consider – and the good news is the Xiaomi Watch 2 is a solid choice.

The build quality and display are superb for a cheaper smartwatch – and it doesn’t feel like a sacrifice. But it’s still exceptionally light to wear, with a glorious full AMOLED display.

The Xiaomi Watch 2 does run the slightly older Wear OS 3.5 but it’s a much slicker experience than what we found with the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, and more comfortable during exercise.

You still get the full suite of Google Play Store apps and Google Pay – so your quids in on budget rivals when it comes to smart features.

As you would expect at this price, there are compromises. In our real-world testing, we found that battery life is limited to a single day, which seems a tad old-fashioned now most other Wear OS watches can surpass this comfortably.

With GPS on board, the Xiaomi Watch 2 delivered a much better heart rate tracking performance than its predecessor. While not the gold standard, casual gym goers and runners will get usable accuracy.

Read our full Xiaomi Watch 2 review

Pros

Superb price tag
Light and attractive design
HR accuracy is very solid

Cons

Battery life is very average
Mi Fitness is a glitch-fest
Doesn’t run Wear OS 4

OnePlus Watch 2

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OnePlus Watch 2 specs and features

Size: 47 x 46.6 x 12.1mm
Display: 1.432-inch AMOLED; 466 x 466, 326ppi; 600 nits brightness
Connectivity: Dual-frequency GNSS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
Operating system: Wear OS 4 + RTOS
Weight: 49g without band (80g with band)
Chipset: Qualcomm W5+ & BES 2700BP MCU
Battery life: Up to 100 hours (Smart Mode); 2 days AOD
Phone compatibility: Android 8.0 or later
Storage: 2GB RAM + 32GB ROM
Water rating: Swim-proof, 5ATM
Sensors: PPG, SpO2

After a very rough debut, OnePlus returned to the smartwatch game in 2024 with a solid follow-up.

We don’t grade the OnePlus Watch 2 as a good option for those with smaller wrists, on account of its heavy weight and pretty mammoth case, but those who want true multi-day battery life on a Wear OS watch are catered for here. There is now also, mercifully, the OnePlus Watch 2R to consider if you want the same experience in a lighter case.

The secret behind this battery life is a dual-chip system, with the Snapdragon W5+ used for power-intensive tasks and the BES 2700BP MCU on hand for low-power features like notification scanning and AOD. This improved efficiency means the Watch 2 can stretch that bit further than Google or Samsung’s current watches.

OnePlus claims you’ll get 100 hours per charge here – and we found that to stack up in testing. With the AOD turned on, though, this shrinks to under 48 hours, which is much closer to what we found with TicWatch Pro 5 (below) when its low-power dual-display tech is enabled.

Unlike TicWatch, however, OnePlus does run a relatively new version of Google’s software -Wear OS 4 – with its RTOS skin proving very palatable. We found no bugs or issues during testing, unlike with the MIUI Wear OS skin on the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, and its ability to tap into Google services is a huge tick in its favor.

The only other major downside to the lack of comfort is the tracking accuracy, which we found to be only average during our time with the Watch 2 (but, again, not an issue if you choose the Watch 2R). It also omits a few no-brainer features, such as an LTE option and skin temperature tracking, which we would typically expect at this price point.

Check out our full OnePlus Watch 2 review

Pros

Multi-day battery life
Intuitive Wear OS 4 skin
Excellent build quality

Cons

Only one case size
Heavy on the wrist
No LTE edition

TicWatch Pro 5

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TicWatch Pro 5 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 3.5
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

With its clever dual display, around four days of battery life, and consistent accuracy across the board, the TicWatch Pro 5 is one of the best smartwatches for those with an Android phone.

The combination of the Snapdragon W5+ chip and the dual-layer low-power display yields relatively unrivaled battery life on Wear OS, and a glimpse into the future of the platform. The Snapdragon W5+ powers a rapid and snappy display, and finally something akin to the Apple Watch.

Our testing showed it’s also still a solid option for workouts and health tracking, with VO2 Max, blood oxygen, GPS, and HR data all on point during our testing.

There are a few minor foibles such as the wild amount of preloaded “Tic” health apps. And this is where it falls down compared to the high-quality, Fitbit-based ecosystem on the Pixel Watch 2, even though it has been rectified to some extent with the 2024 TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro.

The mammoth case is also only really a good fit for those with big wrists – and the lack of a smaller edition is also compounded by no LTE version, which makes it a non-starter for those who crave connectivity.

The TicWatch is unlikely to get an upgrade to Wear OS 4, too, so proceed with some caution.

Check out our full TicWatch Pro 5 review

Pros

Display tech is ingenious
Multi-day battery life
Activity and health tracking accuracy

Cons

Likely to be outdated soon
Tons of bloatware
No smart assistant

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic specs and features

Size: 42.5 x 42.5 x 10.9 mm / 46.5 x 46.5 x 10.9 mm
Display: Super AMOLED; sapphire crystal
Connectivity: LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
Operating system: Wear OS 4 (One UI Watch 5)
Weight: 52g (43mm), 59g (47mm)
Chipset: Exynos W930
Battery life: 30 hours (with AOD)
Phone compatibility: Android (limited) & Samsung (full features)
Storage: 2GB RAM + 16GB
Water rating: Swim-proof, 5ATM
Sensors: ECG, PPG, BIA, skin temperature

Despite the release of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 range, last year’s 6 Classic is still a very viable option thanks to software updates and its unique design.

With a top screen, a great breadth of health features, and, of course, the physical rotating bezel, it’s everything the Galaxy Watch should be. The rotating bezel works perfectly with Wear OS, whether that’s getting glanceable information from Tiles or notifications straight from the watch face.

Crucially, there are also two sizes – 43mm with a 1.3-inch AMOLED and 47mm with a 1.5-inch display – which makes it one of the few Android-ready watches for those with smaller wrists.

The bezel makes for a more refined look in our minds and emulates a proper watch. And the faux leather strap is good for sweaty and looks like the real deal.

Fitness and heart rate data were pretty flawless for steady workouts, as was sleep tracking data, which had been revamped for Wear OS 4. The 6 Classic will also be sticking with the latest software, getting plenty of the upgrades available through the 2024 One UI 6 Watch update.

The array of health features is also comprehensive here, with ECG, blood pressure, and body index tracking proving mostly solid.

The only thing that doesn’t make the Watch 6 Classic an automatic recommendation is battery life. We got around 30 hours with the always-on display turned on, and an hour workout will deplete around 20%.

So you could experience significant battery anxiety if you plan to use the new sleep-tracking features.

`Check our full Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic review

Pros

Good health features
Wear OS 4 works well
Fitness accuracy
Refined design

Cons

Single day battery
Fiddly options to enable
ECG/Blood pressure require Galaxy phone

Two amazing alternatives for Android users from our reviews

If you’re not sure that Wear OS is quite what you are looking for in a smartwatch, there are a host of different options you can consider instead that work well with Android smartphones and do it by offering a different software experience to Google’s own.

Garmin Venu 3

Garmin Venu 3 specs and features

Size: 45 x 45 x 12mm or 41 x 41 x 12mm
Display: AMOLED
Connectivity: GPS, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth, ANT+
Operating system: Garmin OS
Weight: 42g (with band) for Venu 3
Chipset: MediaTek MT6739
Battery life: Up to 14 days
Phone compatibility: Android and iOS
Storage: 4GB
Water rating: 5ATM
Sensors: PPG, ECG (limited regions), SpO2, skin temperature

The Venu 3 sees Garmin push on with its best sporty smartwatch yet, improving the battery life and heart rate monitoring sensor, and offering all-new features that make it a better fit for people who don’t spend their lives exercising.

In typical Garmin fashion, it’s still very comfortable tracking runs, rides, and pool swims – and also has modes for golf and climbing. Garmin has now added dedicated modes for HIIT-style training, too, and new muscle maps for strength training to make sure you’re working on all those key muscle groups.

You’re getting everything Garmin has to offer in smartwatch features, naturally, including payments, a built-in music player with offline support for major platforms like Spotify, and room for 2,000 songs. There are notifications for Android and iOS users, but still no sign of LTE here.

Battery life varies depending on which case size you opt for here, though is still good for well over a week even with the always-on display mode turned on. It’s also much more than what you’ll get on Wear OS watches and Samsung watches, which is important to keep in mind.

The features that first debuted on the Venu 2 Plus are all here, as well, which means you have a microphone and speaker to allow you to make calls via Bluetooth and access your phone’s smart assistant from your wrist. Depending on your region, you can also use the Garmin ECG app.

Those extras on the Venu 2 Plus come at a big premium ($449/£399), so that’s why we’d still opt for the Venu 2 unless you want those voice features. We think it’s a great option without them with solid smartwatches and sports tracking skills on offer for less money.

Read our Garmin Venu 3 review

Pros

Wellness features finally feel useful
Top HR accuracy
Lovely screen

Cons

Really pricey
Sports tracking offers basic metrics only
Some sleep accuracy niggles

Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro

Huawei Watch GT 4 specs and features

Size: 42mm or 46mm
Display: AMOLED
Connectivity: Dual-band GNSS, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Operating system: HarmonyOS 5.0
Weight: 42mm (without strap): 44g / 46mm (without strap): 53g
Chipset: Kirin A1 chipset
Battery life: 42mm: Up to 14 days / 46mm: up to 14 days
Phone compatibility: Android and iOS
Storage: 32GB
Water rating: 5ATM / IP69K (dive-rated to 40m)
Sensors: SpO2, PPG, skin temperature, ECG

After a two-year hiatus, the Pro edition of Huawei’s GT range is back – and this time, the mid-range option sees improvements to the tracking accuracy and design.

The flagship Huawei Watch 4 and 4 Pro still sit above it in terms of price – both of which are, too, good options for those with an Android phone – while the standard GT 5 is a slightly stripped-back, affordable version.

They all share the same version of Harmony OS, which offers a very limited app selection (due to Huawei’s ongoing ban in the US) – though there is running-specific modes and metrics, a personalized AI running coach with a specific running index score, VO2 Max, and a Healthy Living feature that reminds you to drink water and other essentials.

In sports tracking, the GT 5 Pro also debuts upgraded 3D course maps and green contours for golfers, on-wrist mapping for the dedicated trail running profile, and a design certified for recreational divers. Across the range are also new insights for runners – such as ground contact time and vertical oscillation – and those who prefer the saddle can turn their paired phone into a bonafide cycling computer.

It comes in two size options – both of which are quite overtly masculine/feminine – with the octagonal design that first appeared through the Watch GT 4 being sharpened further for this 2024 range.

Along with countless sports modes, the Watch GT 5 Pro also boasts dual-frequency GNSS tech and is the brand’s first model with all-new TruSense architecture. Both performed very well in our testing, even if they’re still lagging slightly behind the accuracy we’ve found through Garmin and Apple’s latest sensors and algorithms.

A huge selling point here, though, is the battery life. You’ll struggle to get to Huawei’s estimate unless you disable most features, but we still got around a week in heavy use and with the AOD turned on.