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Best Xiaomi smartwatches for fitness, everyday wear and value

Best Xiaomi smartwatches start with Watch 5 for Wear OS and six-day use; S4 Sport adds 26-hour GPS tracking.

AppleThree smartwatches shown side by side, floating in the studio - Apple Watch Series 12 and Huawei Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 9

Best smartwatches for making calls

Smartwatch calling works best with a compatible phone, cellular model and carrier; Apple leads on iPhone, Samsung on Galaxy.

AmazfitThree smartwatches shown side by side, floating in the studio - Amazfit Bip 6 and CMF Watch 3 Pro and Huawei Watch Fit 3

What is the best budget smartwatch under £100?

Best budget smartwatch under £100: Amazfit Bip 6 wins overall, while CMF Watch 3 Pro is stronger for precise outdoor route tracking.

AmazfitThree smartwatches shown side by side, floating in the studio - Garmin Vivoactive 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch FE and Amazfit Active 2

Best smartwatches under £200

Best smartwatches under £200: Amazfit Active 2 leads with built-in GPS and up to 10 days of battery; Samsung wins for apps and calls.

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Best Android smartwatch 2026 for fitness, commuting and everyday wear

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is the best Android smartwatch for most fitness, commuting and everyday use. Its slim, light case and balanced phone features make it easiest to keep on from workout to w...

Redmi Watch 6Three smartwatches shown side by side, floating in the studio - Redmi Watch 6 and Redmi Watch 6 Lite and Redmi Watch 6 Active

Redmi Watch 6 vs Redmi Watch 6 Lite vs Redmi Watch 6 Active: which should you choose?

Choose the Redmi Watch 6 Active for the lightest, lowest-cost everyday option if you carry your phone; pick the Redmi Watch 6 Lite for phone-free outdoor routes and swimming. The Redmi Watch 6 is f...