Early in release cycle
Best for: Pixel phone owners and Android users who want clean Wear OS integration, Fitbit health tracking, and safety-focused features. Ideal for fitness-focused users who prefer Google's approach over Samsung's more feature-packed ecosystem.
Full details →Late in cycle — a new model is likely coming
Best for: Anyone who wants basic health tracking — steps, sleep, heart rate, SpO2 — without spending more than $40 or carrying a bulky watch. Works with both iPhone and Android. A popular choice for kids, older adults, and budget-conscious fitness beginners who want the world's top-selling fitness band.
Full details →| Google Pixel Watch | Xiaomi Smart Band 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Smartwatch | Fitness Tracker |
| Platform | Android only | iOS & Android |
| Battery | 1.5 days | 21 days |
| Always-on display | ✅ | ✅ |
| GPS | ✅ | ❌ |
| Cellular | ✅ | ❌ |
| Health sensors | ecg, spo2, skin temp, hrv, loss of pulse | hr, spo2, stress, sleep |
| Released | Oct 9, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Cycle length | 394 days | 343 days |
| Cycle advice | good | bad |
| Deals advice | neutral | good |
| Next model | Pixel Watch 5 (Expected fall 2026) | — |
Pixel Watch 4 can detect when your heart stops and automatically call emergency services — a unique safety feature not found on Galaxy Watch or Apple Watch.
Six months of Fitbit Premium comes in the box, with daily readiness score, HRV analysis, and advanced sleep stages.
Google's cleanest Wear OS implementation with fast updates, Gemini AI on wrist, Google Maps, and Google Wallet built in.
The Smart Band 10's 1.72" display peaks at 1500 nits — 200 nits brighter than the Band 9 — making it more readable in sunlight, all for around $40.
Continuous heart rate, SpO2, stress, and sleep tracking — all running for 3 weeks before charging. Seven more days than the already impressive Band 9.
Full functionality on both platforms via the Mi Fitness app, including notifications, sleep analysis, and health trends. Bluetooth 5.4 for improved connection stability.