Top 7 best smartwatches to buy in 2025

The smartwatch has long since gone from mere accessory to an essential component of our digital lives. Sure, they track fitness and notify you of any and all happenings around you, but more than features, it’s the sheer convenience of the form factor that makes it so ubiquitous. Nowadays it’s simply a question of which smartwatch to buy and not whether you need one or not. With that in mind, here are the best smartwatches you can get this year.

Apple Watch Series 10

The gold standard for smartwatches is, of course, the Apple Watch. Series 10 is simply the current generation of Apple Watch, and the one that most Apple users should get.

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The S10 processor in the Series 10 is easily the best in the business, powering the watch and offering an incredibly fluid and performance smartwatch experience. It also syncs seamlessly across the Apple ecosystem and offers best-in-class fitness, health, and cycle tracking features. At the time of filing this story, prices for the Apple smartwatch start from Rs 45,590.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

On the other side of the fence you have the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7. This one boasts of similar features to the Apple Watch with the primary differences being the use of WearOS and a deep tie-in with Samsung’s ecosystem of phones and smart devices. It features a more traditional round watch face and is available for Rs 29,999.

Google Pixel Watch 3

Another option for Android users is the Google Pixel Watch 3. This one also has a round dial, but in a funkier, more pebble-like finish. This is a great companion to Google’s Pixel line of devices as well as to most other Android smartphones.

Nothing Watch Pro 2

Nothing’s take on the smartwatch is a fun and snazzy entry called the Watch Pro 2. It offers quite a bit at that price. Features include tracking of 120 sports modes, SPO2 and heart rate monitors, up to 11 days of battery life, and IP68 resistance. It’ll look great paired with a Nothing Phone, but will also go well with any other Android device.

Croma Velocity AM

Another great option in this category is the Croma Velocity AM smartwatch. This one retails even lower at Rs 2,599, but you’re still getting an AMOLED display, Bluetooth calling functionality, fitness tracking and the usual assortment of monitors, up to five days of battery life, and much more. This one is an amazing deal if you’re an Android user.

Redmi Watch 3

An excellent budget alternative is the Redmi Watch 3. It’s a great watch with an LCD display and a tonne of fitness and other monitoring features. The best part is its 12-day battery life.

It’s also water resistant to 5ATM of pressure, which should give you peace of mind when you’re out in the rain or accidentally splash the watch when washing your hands.

Apple Watch SE

Lastly, we have the Apple Watch SE. The budget Apple Watch is more expensive than most Android Watches, but competes very well with other watches in this sub-Rs 30,000 price category with cutting edge features, excellent performance, and Apple’s signature OS. You miss out on some sensors and an always-on display, but performance is largely similar and plenty for most Apple users.

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A good smartwatch will last you several years. The only reasons to upgrade would be damage, an upgrade to a watch with features you need or are missing, and a handful of others that make sense if you have money to burn. Get a good watch and reap its benefits over the years.