Reaching maturity, next model expected soon
Best for: Android users — especially those in the Samsung ecosystem — who want a premium smartwatch with comprehensive health tracking, Wear OS flexibility, and strong software support. The Ultra suits outdoor-active users who need longer battery life.
Full details →Current model just released
Best for: Athletes, coaches, and fitness-obsessed users who want deep recovery and sleep data without screen distractions. WHOOP suits those who train hard and want to understand whether their body is ready to push. Not for casual users or those who want smartwatch features like notifications or GPS.
Full details →| Samsung Galaxy Watch | WHOOP 5.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Smartwatch | Fitness Tracker |
| Platform | Android only | iOS & Android |
| Battery | 1.5 days | 5 days |
| Always-on display | ✅ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅ | ❌ |
| Cellular | ✅ | ❌ |
| Health sensors | ecg, blood pressure, spo2, skin temp, hrv, body comp | hrv, spo2, skin temp, respiratory rate, strain |
| Released | Jul 25, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Cycle length | 366 days | 1461 days |
| Cycle advice | neutral | good |
| Deals advice | neutral | neutral |
| Next model | Galaxy Watch 9 (Expected summer 2026) | WHOOP 6.0 (Expected ~2029) |
ECG, blood pressure, body composition, SpO2, and advanced sleep coaching — all processed on-device with Galaxy AI.
Answer calls, control SmartThings, and use Galaxy AI features seamlessly across Galaxy phones and tablets.
Access Google Play, Google Maps, Google Wallet, and Samsung's polished One UI Watch 7 interface.
No distractions — WHOOP tracks everything without buzzing, glowing, or asking for your attention. All data lives in the app.
WHOOP's Recovery Score synthesises HRV, resting heart rate, sleep quality, and respiratory rate to tell you how ready your body is each day.
The WHOOP battery pack slides onto the device and charges it without removal — no gaps in overnight sleep tracking.