
For daily use, Apple Watch Series 12 leads on iPhone; Galaxy Watch 9 is the closest Android equivalent, with longer-life alternatives.

Best smartwatches for strength training
Best smartwatches for strength training: Apple Watch Series 12 leads for iPhone lifting apps; Garmin Fenix 9 suits watch-led plans.

Health smartwatch choice comes down to your phone and goal: Apple Watch Series 12 for iPhone, Huawei Watch D2 when ABPM matters.

Best smartwatch for music: Apple Watch Series 12 leads for iPhone, while Galaxy Watch 9 is the starting point for Android.

Best smartwatches for fitness: 5 picks for every kind of training
Choose Apple for iPhone workouts, Garmin for long outdoor GPS sessions or Polar for structured, recovery-led training.

Best smartwatches for rowing: Garmin Fenix 9 leads for power-meter analysis, while Coros Pace 4 suits boats and connected rowers.
