Watch Launch Calendar 2026

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Unpacked for July 22, 2026 in London, where the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 are expected alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8, with retail availability in early August. Leaks point to Qualcomm's 3nm Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, Bluetooth 6.0, and dual-band Wi-Fi, with Bluetooth pricing starting around $349. Samsung is reportedly dropping the Classic variant — the lineup will consist of the standard Watch 9 and the premium Watch Ultra 2.

The Series 12 is rumoured to introduce sleep apnea expansion, a new chip, and potentially blood glucose sensing — launching alongside iPhone 18.

The Ultra 4 is strongly rumoured for September 2026 alongside Series 12 and iPhone 18. Multiple supply-chain sources and analysts in early 2026 point to a ~15% thinner titanium case, Touch ID integrated into the side button or crown, a new T8320 processor, doubled sensor components for future health features, and an OLED display retained. Pricing is expected to remain around $799–$899.

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~873-day historical release cycle.

The Xiaomi Smart Band 11 cleared China's MIIT network certification in July 2026 (standard and NFC versions), pointing to a launch in the second half of 2026. UL filings confirm the same 233mAh battery as the Band 10, with Xiaomi expected to focus on software optimisation and sensor precision rather than hardware battery upgrades.

Korean regulatory filings (Nov 2025) and Garmin website leaks (Dec 2025) pointed to an early 2026 launch that never materialised. May 2026 leaks suggest a coordinated launch alongside other new Garmin devices later in 2026, with built-in GPS and 30+ sports modes expected as first-ever features for the line. No official announcement has been made as of July 2026.

OnePlus officially announced the Watch 4 on April 23, 2026: Wear OS 6 in a titanium body, the dual-engine Snapdragon W5 + BES2800 architecture, up to 5-day battery, MIL-STD-810H durability, and a 60-second Health Check-In. However, OnePlus has not confirmed pricing or a release date, and US/UK availability is uncertain amid reports the company is scaling back in western markets.

Garmin's CEO Cliff Pemble signalled 'stronger performance in the back half of 2026 due to timing of product launches' and 'a significant number of new product introductions' in outdoor. As of July 2026 nothing is officially confirmed, but Garmin-tracking sites converge on a September–October 2026 announcement, consistent with the prior Fenix 8 cycle.

The Pixel Watch 5 is expected to feature a Tensor-based watch chip for deeper on-device AI, improved battery, and further Fitbit health feature integration — launching alongside Pixel 11.

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~394-day historical release cycle.

COROS has not confirmed a Vertix 3. Given the age of the Vertix 2 line, a successor with improved multi-band satellite systems and health sensors is likely.

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~1095-day historical release cycle.

No Vantage V4 has been announced. Based on the 3-year V2-to-V3 cycle, a successor could appear in 2026 with improved GPS accuracy and extended health sensors.

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~1063-day historical release cycle.

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~1006-day historical release cycle.

Reports from May 2026 point to a Galaxy Ring 2 launch in early 2027 — a 2026 release is considered virtually impossible. Samsung is reportedly targeting 9–10 day battery life (up from 7), a thinner and lighter design, improved temperature sensors, and expanded cardiovascular insights. An ongoing patent dispute with Oura, filed November 2025, adds uncertainty to the timeline.

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~365-day historical release cycle.

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No announcement yet. Projected from a ~806-day historical release cycle.

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~806-day historical release cycle.

Apple typically refreshes the SE line every 2–3 years. An SE 4 is likely in 2027 with modest spec bumps and the S10 chip.

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~1098-day historical release cycle.

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No announcement yet. Projected from a ~1345-day historical release cycle.