Current model just released
Best for: Android users who want a full-featured Wear OS smartwatch — ECG, eSIM, a large bright screen — at a price well below Samsung and Google competitors. A natural pairing with Xiaomi phones but fully compatible with any Android device.
Full details →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 →| Xiaomi Watch | Samsung Galaxy Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Smartwatch | Smartwatch |
| Platform | Android only | Android only |
| Battery | 6 days | 1.5 days |
| Always-on display | ✅ | ✅ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ✅ | ✅ |
| Health sensors | ecg, spo2, hrv, skin temp, hr | ecg, blood pressure, spo2, skin temp, hrv, body comp |
| Released | Feb 28, 2026 | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Cycle length | 365 days | 366 days |
| Cycle advice | good | neutral |
| Deals advice | neutral | neutral |
| Next model | — | Galaxy Watch 9 (Expected summer 2026) |
Dual-chip design keeps the main Snapdragon W5 dormant during light tasks, dramatically extending battery life beyond any rival Wear OS watch.
First Wear OS 6 device on the market — with ECG monitoring, EMG gesture control, and eSIM for standalone calling.
Larger and brighter display than Galaxy Watch 8 or Pixel Watch 4, with Hasselblad-tuned health sensors, starting at around $285.
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.