Wear Radar

Watch Launch Calendar 2026

Upcoming smartwatch and GPS watch releases — confirmed launches, credible rumours, and cycle-based projections.

ConfirmedExpectedProjected

September 2026

September 2026Expected
Garmin Fenix 9

Garmin's CEO Cliff Pemble signalled 'stronger performance in the back half of 2026 due to timing of product launches' and 'a significant number of new product introductions' in outdoor. As of July 2026 nothing is officially confirmed, but Garmin-tracking sites converge on a September–October 2026 announcement, consistent with the prior Fenix 8 cycle.

October 2026

October 2026Projected
Pixel Watch 5

The Pixel Watch 5 is expected to feature a Tensor-based watch chip for deeper on-device AI, improved battery, and further Fitbit health feature integration — launching alongside Pixel 11.

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~394-day historical release cycle.

October 2026Projected
COROS Vertix 3

COROS has not confirmed a Vertix 3. Given the age of the Vertix 2 line, a successor with improved multi-band satellite systems and health sensors is likely.

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~1095-day historical release cycle.

October 2026Projected
Polar Vantage V4

No Vantage V4 has been announced. Based on the 3-year V2-to-V3 cycle, a successor could appear in 2026 with improved GPS accuracy and extended health sensors.

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~1063-day historical release cycle.

December 2026

December 2026Projected
Next Garmin Forerunner 165

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~1006-day historical release cycle.

February 2027

February 2027Expected
Galaxy Ring 2

Reports from May 2026 point to a Galaxy Ring 2 launch in early 2027 — a 2026 release is considered virtually impossible. Samsung is reportedly targeting 9–10 day battery life (up from 7), a thinner and lighter design, improved temperature sensors, and expanded cardiovascular insights. An ongoing patent dispute with Oura, filed November 2025, adds uncertainty to the timeline.

February 2027Projected
Next Xiaomi Watch

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~365-day historical release cycle.

May 2027

May 2027Projected
Next Amazfit Balance

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~343-day historical release cycle.

July 2027

July 2027Projected
Next Garmin Forerunner 570

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~806-day historical release cycle.

July 2027Projected
Next Garmin Forerunner 970

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~806-day historical release cycle.

September 2027

September 2027Projected
Apple Watch SE 4

Apple typically refreshes the SE line every 2–3 years. An SE 4 is likely in 2027 with modest spec bumps and the S10 chip.

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~1098-day historical release cycle.

October 2027

October 2027Projected
Next Garmin Venu

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~746-day historical release cycle.

December 2027

December 2027Projected
Next Suunto Race

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~848-day historical release cycle.

January 2028

January 2028Projected
Next COROS Pace

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~800-day historical release cycle.

January 2028Projected
Next Oura Ring

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~597-day historical release cycle.

February 2028

February 2028Projected
Next RingConn Gen 3

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~627-day historical release cycle.

March 2028

March 2028Projected
Next Suunto Vertical

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~884-day historical release cycle.

July 2028

July 2028Projected
Next Garmin Forerunner 170

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~801-day historical release cycle.

November 2028

November 2028Projected
Next COROS Apex

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~1126-day historical release cycle.

January 2029

January 2029Projected
Next WHOOP 5.0

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~1345-day historical release cycle.