Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Full details →| Samsung Galaxy Watch | Fitbit Versa | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $349 | $150★ |
| Subscription | ✓ None | ℹ️ Optional — $79/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 29g★ | 38g |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 50m |
| Battery | 1.5 days | 6 days★ |
| Always-on display | ✅★ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ✅★ | ❌ |
| Platform | Android only | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Smartwatch | Smartwatch |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Jul 25, 2025 | Sep 25, 2022 |
| Cycle advice | bad | bad |
| Deals advice | good | good |
| Next model | Galaxy Watch 9 (Expected summer 2026) | — |
ECG, blood pressure, body composition, SpO2, and advanced sleep coaching — all processed on-device with Galaxy AI.
Answer calls, control SmartThings, and use Galaxy AI features seamlessly across Galaxy phones and tablets.
Access Google Play, Google Maps, Google Wallet, and Samsung's polished One UI Watch 7 interface.
Rare for a smartwatch with real GPS and health sensors to work fully on both platforms — Versa 4 does.
Turn-by-turn navigation and NFC payments without needing your phone in hand.
Sleep stages, daily readiness score, Active Zone Minutes, and SpO2 — all on a 6-day charge.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$349 vs $387 over 3 years · no required subscription.
6 days vs 1.5 days battery.
10 sensors.
29g · no required subscription.
Android users — especially those in the Samsung ecosystem — who want a premium smartwatch with comprehensive health tracking, Wear OS flexibility, and strong software support. The Ultra suits outdoor-active users who need longer battery life.
Full details →Android or iPhone users who want a balanced smartwatch with solid Fitbit health tracking, multi-day battery, and a clean square watch design — without the premium price of a Galaxy Watch or Apple Watch.
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