| Samsung Galaxy Watch | Xiaomi Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $349 | $285★ |
| Subscription | ✓ None | ✓ None |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 29g★ | 56g |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Battery | 1.5 days | 6 days★ |
| Always-on display | ✅ | ✅ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ✅ | ✅ |
| Platform | Android only | Android only |
| Tier | Smartwatch | Smartwatch |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Jul 25, 2025 | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Cycle advice | bad | good★ |
| Deals advice | good★ | neutral |
| 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.
Dual-chip design keeps the main Snapdragon W5 dormant during light tasks, dramatically extending battery life beyond any rival Wear OS watch.
First Wear OS 6 device on the market — with ECG monitoring, EMG gesture control, and eSIM for standalone calling.
Larger and brighter display than Galaxy Watch 8 or Pixel Watch 4, with Hasselblad-tuned health sensors, starting at around $285.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$285 vs $349 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 users who want a full-featured Wear OS smartwatch — ECG, eSIM, a large bright screen — at a price well below Samsung and Google competitors. A natural pairing with Xiaomi phones but fully compatible with any Android device.
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