From analog to digital to smartwatches have sure travelled a long journey to become our sweet companions that always stay by our side and remind us to keep moving. The features of these handy companions have become much more extensive, in the 21st century- you just need to have this piece of technology to keep you and your health on track.
As the market for these watches grows and the craze increases, we took some time to look at the features of these fascinating wristbands to present you with the ten best ones available in India. From Apple to Samsung, we have chosen our recommendations in a way that they offer you the best features and also don’t burn a hole in the pocket.
Image | 1 ![]() Samsung | 2 ![]() Apple | 3 ![]() Samsung | 4 ![]() Apple | 5 ![]() Oppo | 6 ![]() Mobvoi | 7 ![]() Honor | 8 ![]() Fitbit | 9 ![]() Fossil | 10 ![]() Xiaomi Mi |
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Name | Galaxy Watch 3 | Watch Series 6 | Galaxy Watch | Watch Series 5 | Watch | Ticwatch S2 | Magic Watch 2 | Sense | Sport | Watch Revolve |
Features | One Watch - Packed With All Features | The Watch That Gives You a Great Experience | Feature Rich Watch for Those Who Like Heavy Design | The Model Is Old but the Features Make It a Grab | A Smart Watch With a Rectangular Dial | A Durable Product for Adventurers | Long Battery Life for Those on the Move | For Those Who Like It Sporty | For Android Users Who Love Sports | The Smart Watch That Can Analyse Your Health |
Price Starts at | ₹30,990.00 | ₹43,900.00 | ₹15,999.00 | ₹45,900.00 | ₹19,990.00 | ₹17,599.00 | ₹11,999.00 | ₹28,000.00 | ₹17,995.00 | ₹10,999.00 |
Display | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display | Retina display | Amoled Display | Retina display | AMOLED display | OLED Display | Amoled Display | AMOLED display | OLED Display | AMOLED Display |
Water Resistance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
OS | Samsung Tizen Operating System | WatchOS 7 | Tizen-based OS | WatchOS 7 | Google Wear OS and Color | Wear OS 2.0 | Huawei's in-house Lite OS | Proprietary OS | Google’s Wear OS | Proprietary wearable platform |
Any Extra Features | Sleep monitoring function | Sleep monitoring function | Sleep monitoring function | Compass app for directions | Sleep Monitoring | Durability | Sleep Monitoring | Stress, sleep, temperature sensors | - | Firstbeat motion algorithm |
RAM | 768MB | 1 GB | 1.5GB | 1 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB | - | - | 512 MB | - |
Storage | 4 GB | 32 GB | 4GB | 32 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | - |
Battery Life | 3-4 days | 18 hours | 3 Days | 18 hours | 30 Hours | 2 Days | 14 Days | 4.5 Days | 24 Hours | 14 Days |
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Choosing the top ten smartwatches was certainly a tough task. But, out of a wide variety, these ten have made it to our list. We have tried to compile it in a way so that oot includes products for everyone- brand lovers, economical shoppers, adventure seekers and so on.
From ₹30,990.00
Display | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display |
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Water Resistance | Yes |
OS | Samsung Tizen Operating System |
Any Extra Features | Sleep monitoring function |
RAM | 768MB |
Storage | 4 GB |
Battery Life | 3-4 days |
From ₹43,900.00
Display | Retina display |
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Water Resistance | Yes |
OS | WatchOS 7 |
Any Extra Features | Sleep monitoring function |
RAM | 1 GB |
Storage | 32 GB |
Battery Life | 18 hours |
From ₹15,999.00
Display | Amoled Display |
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Water Resistance | Yes |
OS | Tizen-based OS |
Any Extra Features | Sleep monitoring function |
RAM | 1.5GB |
Storage | 4GB |
Battery Life | 3 Days |
From ₹45,900.00
Display | Retina display |
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Water Resistance | Yes |
OS | WatchOS 7 |
Any Extra Features | Compass app for directions |
RAM | 1 GB |
Storage | 32 GB |
Battery Life | 18 hours |
From ₹19,990.00
Display | AMOLED display |
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Water Resistance | Yes |
OS | Google Wear OS and Color |
Any Extra Features | Sleep Monitoring |
RAM | 1 GB |
Storage | 8 GB |
Battery Life | 30 Hours |
From ₹17,599.00
Display | OLED Display |
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Water Resistance | Yes |
OS | Wear OS 2.0 |
Any Extra Features | Durability |
RAM | 1 GB |
Storage | 8 GB |
Battery Life | 2 Days |
From ₹11,999.00
Display | Amoled Display |
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Water Resistance | Yes |
OS | Huawei's in-house Lite OS |
Any Extra Features | Sleep Monitoring |
RAM | - |
Storage | 4 GB |
Battery Life | 14 Days |
From ₹28,000.00
Display | AMOLED display |
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Water Resistance | Yes |
OS | Proprietary OS |
Any Extra Features | Stress, sleep, temperature sensors |
RAM | - |
Storage | 4 GB |
Battery Life | 4.5 Days |
From ₹17,995.00
Display | OLED Display |
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Water Resistance | Yes |
OS | Google’s Wear OS |
Any Extra Features | - |
RAM | 512 MB |
Storage | 4 GB |
Battery Life | 24 Hours |
From ₹10,999.00
Display | AMOLED Display |
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Water Resistance | Yes |
OS | Proprietary wearable platform |
Any Extra Features | Firstbeat motion algorithm |
RAM | - |
Storage | - |
Battery Life | 14 Days |
There are numerous brands that manufacture good smartwatches. While some are expensive others are relatively cheaper. However, in the case of a smartwatch- brand need not dictate the value you would want.
Although the top brands maintain their domination for a reason- other brands can also be considered viable options if what you want aligns with what you get. To understand more- go through this buying guide!
A good smartwatch must feel comfortable. While the straps are adjustable according to the size of the wrist, manufacturers also make wristbands for women and men with smaller wrist sizes. Further, the clasps on the watch should be easy to open- while some clasps involve a lot of effort to use, straps with basic buckles are easier to use and available for smartwatches too.
The durability of any product holds prime importance. When you are investing in a piece of technology- you would want it to last for a decent amount of time or the investment can become a waste. Thus, when buying a smartwatch, ensure that it is sturdy, shock-proof, and water-resistant/water repellent as per requirement.
Make note of the difference between the two terms- resistant and repellent. While water-resistant is able to resist the penetration of liquids to some degree, water repellent can be immersed in water for some time (around 30 minutes) because it repels water. It is treated for immersion with a surface coating. Lastly, water-proof entails that the product is impervious to water.
A wristwatch is an accessory that becomes daily wear. Thus, choose a style that you really like. Dials and straps are the most critical factors here. Dials are available in many shapes like circle, oval, square, rectangle, and in minor variations of these shapes. Choose the one that you think looks nice. Further, go for a watch that lets you change the straps and thus, customise the style to your liking.
This is another crucial factor when choosing a smartwatch. The smartwatch OS will play a deciding role when it comes to having access to the app of your choice. These watches are designed to act as a companion to your phone and can only fulfil their purpose if they are compatible.
Apple Watch is compatible with iPhone only. Whereas watches made to be compatible with Android devices are compatible with iPhone too, but some functionalities may be missing for the latter. For e.g. Google’s Wear OS is fully compatible with android devices- although compatible with iPhone too, android users enjoy some additional features.
Lastly, manufacturers such as Fitbit and Garmin that are focused on fitness, create smartwatches that are compatible with both- Android devices and iPhone. Thus, before investing in a smartwatch- do make sure it is fully compatible with your smartphone to enjoy the full experience.
You can use your smartwatch as a mini phone to make phone calls if it has a built-in LTE cellular function. This will enable you to send and receive calls and text messages without even using your phone. However, you will need a separate data plan for your watch then. The signal may not be as strong, and the battery life can reduce with such sophisticate features.
Many smartwatches come with an NFC chip inside them which essentially help you make secure payments quickly without using your phone for it. This means you can pay for things without having your phone around.
Apple Watches have Apple Pay enabled, Wear OS has Google Pay and so on. Even watches that are more focused on fitness have NFC chips inside them- Garmin and Fitbit use Garmin Pay and Fitbit Pay respectively.
This becomes a choice for those who would not prefer to control a touchscreen as small as a dial of the watch- quite literally! It can be difficult to navigate using touch on a small screen but, if you want multiple functionalities from your smartwatch- it is better to go with a touchscreen.
Smartwatches these days combine physical controls with touch control for you to reap convenience of use. Watches like Samsung Galaxy Watch come with a rotating bezel that helps in scrolling through easily. Others come with a button on the side that makes it easy to make selections. Many such nuanced physical controls make it easier to navigate through that small screen.
Different watches offer varied battery life. The features of these smartwatches increase at the cost of their battery life. Calling, Bluetooth and GPS can significantly alter the battery of the device. However, some companies like Samsung flaunt a battery life of up to 7 days. Fitbit too goes a step ahead and guarantees a battery life of 6+ days on some of its models.
Apple falls short with its offerings- the device lasts for up to 18 hours only. This means you will have to plug it in every time you hit the bed at night. There are smartwatches from other companies too that will give a battery life of weeks; however, their features are not as superior.
Further, many smartwatches these days come with wireless charging abilities. Which essentially means that you need not plug your watch in on a wire, instead- you will just have to place your smartwatch on the charging puck.
Between AMOLED and LCD, the former is more expensive and less durable. AMOLED offers crisp and remarkable display and colours than LCD. Some say that this makes colours on an LCD screen more real. LCD screens can be viewed at any angle and show a brighter overall picture. However, LCDs increase the thickness of the device and are rigid; that is, LCDs cannot be used with curved screens.
AMOLED, on the other hand, gives the freedom for a thinner construction of device as pixels (that show colour on your screen) are their own source of light. They can be used for curved screens as well. The colours are vivid and deep blacks can be displayed, which is not possible with LCD. Lastly, AMOLED displays give a better battery life than LCD screens.
Fitness is one of the biggest propellers in the smartwatch market. Smartwatches come with pedometers that help in tracking the steps taken. Further, some models contain GPS, which is useful in monitoring the distance and mapping the pace for runs and bike rides.
Some smartwatches come with a built-in heart rate monitor for those who wish to keep their health stats in checks continually. Some companies go ahead and include special features for women that help in monitoring them their menstrual cycle and even give tips on how to maintain a healthy flow. Brownie points to these companies!
Looking for more gifts of technology that will make things more convenient for you? Check out our article on smart TVs- these will not only ease your life as you will be able to access the web on it but, they will also enhance your viewing experience.
As fun as the idea of owning a smartwatch is- you must take sometime before you go on to buy your new smartwatch. This piece of technology is super innovative but must be invested in wisely as different watches specialise in different aspects that must be aligned with what you require.
Author: Shivangi Sharma
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