The best Samsung watches are great smart watches for anyone using Android, but naturally they really come to their right next to Samsung’s own phones.
The big news in 2025 was the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic, while 2024 introduced a durable and robust alternative to Apple Watch Ultra, which is on top as our best premium choice thanks to long battery life and durable design.
Of course, there is also the Galaxy Watch 7, as well as cheaper models for those with a smaller budget, such as Samsung Galaxy Fit 3. What many of these have in common is that they support One Ui 6, Samsung’s own version of Wear OS 5.
So whether you are looking for the best and most lavish model, an excellent all-round clock or a budget option, these are the best Samsung watches in 2025.
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Best Samsung watch overall
The new Samsung Galaxy Watch8, with its Bioactive sensor and leaner, redesigned profile, is our best option overall and has received an impressive 4.5 star rating from us at Techradar. It has a lighter screen, better battery life and a redesigned strap with a better fit around the wrist.
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Best Samsung watch in the budget class
If you want a good workout watch without all the smart watch features, Fit3 is a perfect choice that can be made for around kroner sec. It offers 14 days of battery life, an AMOLED screen and over 100 training modes.
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3. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Best Samsung watch in the premium class
The best premium watch from Samsung in 2025 is Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, who has all Samsung’s training and health tracking features in a solid titanium. The disadvantage? It is also the most expensive model.
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4. Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Best Samsung watch with great deals
If you want a really good all-round clock that can do almost anything you could want from a watch, last year’s Galaxy Watch 7 is the right choice. It has more features than the Galaxy Watch Fe, but a more classic design and a cheaper price than the Ultra model.
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5. Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic
Best Samsung watch with Classic design
The Classic series is Samsung’s watch series with a unique rotating frame, which gives it both the appearance of a traditional clock and a new tactile way of controlling it. The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic also has the Ultra model’s quick button.
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Best Samsung watch-best in test
In 2025, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch8 is the best Samsung clock for most people. It is Samsung’s latest and best watch, with a variety of features – from a built -in run that adapts to your performance to a sensor that measures your antioxidant levels.
The entire clock has been redesigned to be the theme of Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, especially with the square, rounded circular cushion aesthetics. It is slimmer, lighter and more robust than previously Galaxy Watch models, and the new surface design is comfortable on the wrist thanks to the Dynamic Lug-strap design.
We dig it – it’s easily the best Galaxy Watch we’ve been testing in a long time, and it will be the best choice for most people. We compared the training features to a top model from Garmin and found that the Samsung clock matched it almost accurately, so it is also very precise in its measurements.
Read our full test of Samsung Galaxy Watch8
Best Samsung Clock-Best Budget Selection
If you want a much smaller and less expensive training watch from Samsung, the Galaxy Fit3, which costs around 500 kroner, is the perfect choice. It has a small, rectangular screen reminiscent of a fit bit, a light design (under 20 grams) and a full 13 days of battery life.
The 1.6-inch AMOLED screen won’t dazzle you, but it gives you a glimpse of all your exercise and health data, including workouts for over 100 different activities. It also supports alerts and media checks. When the battery is low, you can get a 65 % charge in just 30 minutes.
With a 5atm and IP68 classification you can use it in rain and dust, but do not bring it on swimming. It also has built -in sleep tracking, daily activity points, step counting and heart rate measurement.
Security features such as fall detection, SOS alerts and stored medical information are on board, and there are over 100 dials so you can customize the experience.
Fit3 is designed to be light and discreet, without the advanced hardware that the Watch models have, and also with a low price.
Read our full test of Samsung Galaxy Fit 3
Thanks to the impressive selection of features and the robust titanium side. We like how durable the cover feels, and the included Quick Button is very handy. There is no doubt that the design is inspired by Apple Watch Ultra, but this is a great Android option for users who want a taste of Apple’s outdoor watch.
Under the hood we get double precision GPS for features such as trackback, a diving mode and a new upgraded Samsung Bioactive Sensor matrix. The latter enables the analysis of heart rate, oxygen saturation, HRV, skin temperature, ECG and even body composition.
Galaxy Watch Ultra runs Samsung’s One Ui Watch 6, a custom version of Wear OS 5, and works with the Samsung Health app.
The running measurements were excellent, the GPS remains accurate, and there is something for just about everyone when it comes to activity tracking. The battery life is up to 100 hours, which does not challenge the best Garmin watches, but it is better than Apple Watch Ultra and best of all Samsung models on the market.
Read our full test of Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Best Samsung watch-best discounts
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is the best choice for those who want a versatile watch without needing the latest design and who will avoid the price of the latest models. Now that Watch8 is out, Watch 7 can often be purchased for the same price or less than the so -called budget model Galaxy Watch Fe.
As expected, it comes with Wear OS 5, upgradable to Wear OS 6, and a wide selection of health and training functions. It comes in several colors, two sizes (40 mm and 44 mm) and with both Bluetooth and LTE options. There is no Classic version as before, but there are several color variants and alternatives for almost every taste.
The training feature is run by Galaxy AI, which provides interesting insight into health, exercise and your progress. You get a personal daily energy score (also AI-driven), improved heart rate measurement, health tips and sleep tracking-including sleep apnea detection.
There is also 3 2 GB of storage, and the battery life is stated for up to 40 hours of use. We like the design with the invisible frame and the quick performance of the new Exynos chip very well. However, the battery life has not improved compared to its predecessor.
Read our full test of Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Best Samsung watch-best Classic watch
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic is the upgraded Watch8 model with new ways to navigate around the clock. Each classic version of previous models, released every other year, has had a rotating frame. It serves a double purpose: to make the clock look like a traditional wrist watch and to give a tactile way of interacting the clock, much like a digital crown.
The Watch8 Classic takes it a step further by adding the fast button from Ultra, giving you a watch8 with two new ways to control and navigate. Add an art leather strap instead of pure silicone and the impression is completely different.
However, under the skin, the watches are identical in function. They are both great, but the Watch8 Classic costs more, and if you are not particularly fond of the more box -shaped style, you get less value for money here. For those who love classic dress bells, it is perfect.
Read our full test of Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic
How to choose the right Samsung watch for you
As you can see, there are a lot of alternatives in Samsung’s selection, which means there really is something for everyone. When choosing the best Samsung clock for you, you should consider your budget and what you need from a smart watch.
If you need a clock for outdoor adventures, climbing and hiking, Ultra is an obvious choice. If you want the cheapest option, or a simple activity meter, you can look at FIT3.
The most difficult decision is likely to be between Galaxy Watch8, Watch 7 and Watch8 Classic. If the classic dress bell look is important to you, go for Classic. There are also enough upgrades compared to Watch 7 to justify going for the latest model, but you will also pay a little more.
If battery life is your top priority, you should definitely consider either Ultra or FIT3. If training and health functions are your main focus, consider one of the latest models.
Do Samsung watches work with iPhone?
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No, while some older Galaxy Watch models worked with the iPhones, the 2024 models and newer are only Android smart watches. However, they work with other Android producers, such as OnePlus and Huawei. Of course, you get the best experience if you connect a Samsung Galaxy Watch with a Samsung phone.
How we test Samsung watches
All the models in this guide are thoroughly tested by our experts, and we use them daily to see how they perform in everyday life. We test exercise tracking, battery life and charging, durability and more. Each product is assessed for price, design, features, performance and an overall assessment based on all these factors.
