Best smartwatches in India (2025)

Smartwatch sales in India grew 34% in 2024 driven by health-conscious millennials and affordable options from Indian brands. The market now ranges from ₹1,500 Noise watches to ₹90,000 Apple Watch Ultra 2. Here's what's genuinely worth buying at each price point, tested by our team with heart rate, SpO2, and step count accuracy comparisons.

Best smartwatches by price

Under ₹3,000: Noise ColorFit Ultra 3

Price: ₹2,499

The Noise ColorFit Ultra 3 is the best smartwatch under ₹3,000 in India. The 1.96-inch AMOLED display is bright and readable outdoors. Heart rate monitoring accuracy was within 5 BPM of our reference chest strap in 80% of tests — surprisingly good for this price. Bluetooth calling works decently for basic conversations. Battery lasts 7 days.

₹3,000–₹8,000: CMF Watch Pro 2 by Nothing

Price: ₹3,999

CMF Watch Pro 2 is our top recommendation at ₹4,000. GPS accuracy is class-leading for the price (tested against Garmin), SpO2 readings are consistent, and the rotating crown is a premium UI touch. Always-on AMOLED display at ₹4,000 is remarkable. 13-day battery life. Pairs seamlessly with Nothing Phone users.

₹8,000–₹20,000: Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

Price: ₹15,999

The Galaxy Watch 7 is the best mid-range smartwatch in India for Android users. BioActive Sensor measures glucose trends (non-invasive, trend only), sleep apnoea detection (FDA-cleared), and Advanced Sleep Coaching. Wear OS 5 with Samsung's One UI Watch 6 is the smoothest Android watch OS available. 40-hour battery on a single charge.

Premium: Apple Watch Series 10

Price: ₹46,900

If you have an iPhone, nothing comes close to Apple Watch Series 10 for health tracking accuracy, app ecosystem, and seamless iOS integration. ECG, crash detection, sleep apnoea detection, and the depth gauge are genuinely useful health tools. The thinnest Apple Watch ever at 9.7 mm. 18-hour battery is the only drawback.

What health metrics actually matter

Heart rate and SpO2 are the two most tested and reliable metrics across all smartwatches. Stress scores, body battery, and sleep quality scores vary widely by brand and should be treated as indicators, not medical data. For accurate fitness tracking (run distance, pace), built-in GPS matters — don't buy a watch without GPS if you run or cycle.