Best Smartwatches in India (March 2023), Every Budget

The first watch on our list is the Apple Watch 8, and we all would collectively agree that Apple Watches are one of the first choices for an accurate and feature-packed smartwatch. The new apple watch comes with very interesting features like the long-awaited skin temperature reader along with very new features like crash detection, fall detection, and high & low heart rate notification which can be an actual lifesaver.

Well, the Apple Watch 8 has shortcomings that limit it to be used only with an iPhone, and no, there is no other way around it. You will need an iPhone to set up your watch, which is quite disappointing for non-iPhone users. Yes, you can still use your friend’s iPhone to set up your watch and enjoy some of its features, but honestly, that won’t be worth it. There are many more features for iPhone users to explore, making the Apple Watch 8 a good pick.

The watch is offered in 2 sizes that are 41 mm and 45 mm. The watch comes with an LTPO OLED display panel with always-on display support and a max brightness of 1,000 nits which is bright enough to be easily readable no matter how bright the outdoor conditions are. You also get two variations for different connectivity options where you can pick GPS only or GPS with Cellular connectivity, which will cost you a bit more.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is our second choice on the list of best smartwatches in India. Samsung offers the Galaxy Watch 5 in three different sizes, 40 mm, 44 mm, and 45 mm variants which is the only available option on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. The display on the Galaxy Watch 5 is offered in two different sizes, a 1.4-inch AMOLED panel for 44 mm and 45 mm variants, meanwhile, get a 1.2-inch AMOLED panel on the 40mm variant. The watch comes with Bluetooth v5.2 support; you can also get LTE support by spending a few extra thousand.

All the variants of the Galaxy Watch 5 come packed with an Exynos W920 dual-core 1.18GHz SoC, along with up to 1.5 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. The watch runs on WearOS and OneUI on top, enhancing the overall experience. Samsung packs a 284 mAh battery with the 40 mm model, a 410 mAh battery with the 44 mm model, and lastly, a big 590 mAh battery with the 45 mm Pro variant. They all support fast charging and can charge up to 45% in just 30 minutes. Like the Apple Watch, the Galaxy watch is limited to only Android devices and can’t be used with an iPhone.

Like the Samsung Watch 4, you get rotating bezels with the Watch 5. You get a virtual rotating bezel on the Watch 5, meanwhile, the Watch 5 Classic brings back the old physical rotating bezels that everyone used to love. Yes, the Classic variant would cost you a few extra thousands, but it is worth it.

Moving on to the next smartwatches on our list, we have the Garmin Fenix 7X and 7. Well, Garmin might be a new name for some of you, but Garmin is an international brand that has been around for a while. Garmin is well known for its premium watches and accurate sensors on them. Garmin offers the Fenix 7 series in 5 variants which are of different casing sizes.

The watch is one of the most expensive in the segment and therefore interests a small audience. If you are one of those few people who can afford it, the exclusive features on the watch will make it look like the perfect choice for you. The watch features multiple variants, allowing you to pick the best for your needs. You can choose to go with the Solar variants, which come with an in-built solar panel that extends your battery without any extra hassles.

These watches also have an excellent build and surely feel premium in your hands. You get a super solid build and extremely accurate sensors that will amaze you from time to time. Meanwhile, you can also choose to go with Sapphire variants which are a bit more expensive than the standard variants but adds a new level of durability to the watch screen. Overall, if you are looking for a durable premium smartwatch with accurate sensors and exclusive features, Garmin Fenix 7 could be a good pick.

Now the next smartwatch on our list would be the Apple Watch SE, one of the most affordable Apple smartwatches on our list. It offers a premium build, good fitness features, and an excellent companion app, making it a good choice for iPhone users. Apple offers the watch in sizes 40 mm and 44 mm, along with two other variants with different connectivity options: GPS and GPS + Cellular.

Like other Apple Watches, you can only use the watch when paired with an iPhone. The watch comes packed with all the major features that you would expect from an Apple watch, including some new ones like the Emergency SOS or the fall detection, which have been proven to be a lifesaver. You also get Apple’s heart rate monitor, which not only keeps track of your heart rate but also notifies you if your heart rate goes down, up, or abnormal, which can be helpful to patients with heart diseases.

The watch flaunts a beautiful Retina LTPO OLED display with a peak brightness of 1000 nits which is more than enough for most outdoor scenarios. Although some features are missing, like the Always-on display, which I am personally not a big fan of, having it would have been a good addition. Another point where Apple could have improved is the battery life which on Apple Watch SE lasts for about 1 to 1.5 days which is slightly below average.

Next stands the Samsung Watch 4 on our list of best smartwatches in India. The Samsung Watch 4 is one of the most affordable watches on our list, but that doesn’t mean it fails to make a spot on our list. To start with, you can pick numerous watch sizes per your liking. You get two different variants that are Bluetooth and LTE.

The Watch 4 runs on Google’s Wear OS along with One UI on top, which looks quite nice. One feature that excites me the most is its rotatable bezels, you get a virtual rotatable bezel on the Watch 4, but if you are someone like me who likes to feel the actual rotor, then you can go with the Watch 4 Classic, which has a physical rotating bezel. You also get two buttons on the watch’s right side, which you can customize as per your requirement.

What disappoints me is that the watch can only work with Android devices, and if you don’t have a Samsung smartphone, you will miss out on features like ECG and blood pressure monitor. Overall, the Samsung Watch 4 can be a good pick for you if you want a premium Samsung Watch with good fitness features. However, you will need a Samsung smartphone to get the most out of it, which you may need to keep in mind before spending on it.

Moving on to our next watch on our list, which is the Garmin Venu 2 and its other variant, Garmin Venu 2 Plus. The Venu 2 and the Venu Plus 2 cost almost half compared to the Garmin Fenix 7 series and still offer great fitness-focused features. They come packed with advanced fitness tracking features and accurate GPS tracking. The plus variant also comes with an inbuilt microphone and speaker, allowing you to make calls directly using the smartwatch.

As mentioned before, Garmin makes smartwatches with your fitness and well-being in its mind. You can see some advanced fitness-related features like all-day stress monitoring, water intake tracker, sleep pattern monitor, calories burned, and more. You get very practical features and accurate results, which is a very important aspect you can’t ignore.

The Garmin Venu 2 and 2 Plus is a good choice if you want a fitness-focused premium smartwatch with great features. The Garmin connect app lets you install different apps on your smartwatch, including Garmin Coach, which works well with your training plans. Apart from these features, you get a good AMOLED display panel and excellent app support. It also lets you download and save songs on the watch itself since it comes with Spotify, Amazon Music, and Deezer support. You can even connect your Bluetooth headphone to your watch and enjoy a phone-free music-listening experience.

Now coming to the next smartwatch on our list, we have the GTR 3 Pro, which is a premium smartwatch offered by Amazfit at around Rs. 20,000. This watch comes with a really classic look, especially when paired with leather straps. The best part about this watch is that it is compatible with both Android and iOS devices, so people who have both devices can easily use it with any of them. Amazfit is well known for its accurate results, and the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro keeps up the legacy.

The GTR 3 Pro also comes with a precise GPS tracker and an in-built microphone and speaker, so you can easily make calls and listen to music directly on your watch. You also get offline voice assistant and Alexa support on the watch, which makes it quite handy.

The GTR 3 is an update over the GTR 2, which was launched in the year 2020. Where GTR 3 Pro is a major update over its last generation, the GTR 2 is still relevant and offers good features at its price point. The GTR 2 could be a good choice for those who want precise tracking, just like the GTR 3, but at a fraction of its price.

The next smartwatch watch on our list would be again from Amazfit, and this time, it is the Amazfit T-Rex 2. This rugged smartwatch has withstood 15 Military-standard tests and can easily withstand extreme treatment without breaking a sweat. It has a built-in GPS and Compass, making it a good choice for hikers, travellers, and anyone who likes to explore. If you are an adventurer and want a watch that screams that out loud, then the Amazfit T-Rex 2 is just what you are looking for.

The watch can last up to 24 days, as per the company claims, and comes preloaded with tonnes of fitness features consisting of almost all the necessary features like SpO2 and heart rate tracking. It comes with 10 ATM waterproofing and has a super bright 1.39-inch AMOLED display which can offer a peak brightness of 1000 nits.

The watch comes with four physical buttons, which are quite handy in navigating menus and content. Amazfit also packs a feature that lets the watch measure all readings like heart rate, blood oxygen levels, stress level, and breathing rate in a single click which takes about 45 seconds. Overall, the Amazfit T-Rex 2 is a good choice for people looking for a rugged sports watch.

Lastly, we have the Amazfit GTS2 Mini, which is undoubtedly the most affordable and value-for-money smartwatch on our list. To start with, the GTS2 Mini comes packed with a 1.59-inch AMOLED display panel with 314 PPI. Amazfit also offers always-on display at this quite impressive price point. The watch weighs less than 20 grams which makes it extremely lightweight.

It has 68 built-in sports modes and almost all the necessary fitness-related features like 24 x 7 heart rate tracking, sleep monitoring, and SpO2 tracking. You also get a built-in GPS tracker, which works well, just like another tracking on the smartwatch. Overall the GTS2 Mini is a really good value-for-money smartwatch.