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Best Smartwatches for iPhone

Every watch here pairs with an iPhone. Check message replies and payments: some features are Android-only.

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Picking a watch for an iPhone

Apple Watch is the most connected choice for iPhone, with full replies, Apple Pay and apps. Many other watches pair with an iPhone too and last days or weeks longer, but iOS limits what they can do.

On non-Apple watches with an iPhone, you usually can’t reply to messages from the watch, and payments depend on the watch’s own wallet. Check the message replies row.

Frequently asked questions

What's the best smartwatch for iPhone that isn't an Apple Watch?

It depends on what you want: Garmin and Amazfit lead on battery life and sports features, Withings on discreet hybrid designs. All of them pair with an iPhone.

Does Galaxy Watch work with iPhone?

Current Galaxy Watch models need an Android phone and don't support iPhone.

What do I lose with a non-Apple watch on iPhone?

Mostly messaging. iPhone doesn't let other watches reply to texts or iMessages, and Apple Pay and Siri stay Apple Watch only.