The biggest upgrade for the SE 2 is the included S8 chipset, which is the exact same processor found within the far pricier Apple Watch 8. This means that you’re getting the same speedy performance of Apple’s latest wearable, so when it comes to day to day use, you’re not penalised by opting for the cheaper watch. ATM: Resistant to pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 metres. Splash- and showerproof, can be worn swimming and snorkelling in shallow water. We loved the original Apple Watch Ultra – and the second-gen makes gentle refinements to the overall proposition, including a boost in screen brightness, and a carbon-neutral design. Older Wear watches work on both, but the iOS experience is diminished and it's not recommended. Huawei, Fitbit, and Garmin smartwatches work on both, but some advanced calling from the wrist features are usually Android only.

OS: Zepp OS | Phone compatibility: iOS/Android | Case size: 47mm | Battery life: 12 days | Water rating: 5ATM | GPS: Dual band | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, LTE | Display: 1.43-inch AMOLED | Weight: 34g For It's improving as a smartwatch, too, with things like Google Wallet and Google Maps support now live, but it is also true that all of Fitbit's models now feel second-rate as smartwatches - particularly compared to the might of Wear OS 3 on the Pixel Watch.

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But, considering that it works as a phone, is waterproof, wirelessly charges and enables access to many health-related apps, we were surprised that it didn’t cost more than it does.

The downsides are that the Venu 3 is pretty expensive – and the Vivoactive 5 offers most of its core features, at around half the price. Also for runners, the Forerunner 265 is an obvious alternative. The bezel makes for a more refined look in our minds and emulates a proper watch. There's a faux leather strap which is good for getting sweaty and does a good job of looking like the real deal.If you opt for smartwatches from Garmin / Fitbit / Huawei, their platforms simply don't have developer support for quality apps, so you're limited to the advertised functionality of the watch. Heath and fitness features ATM: Resistant to pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 metres. Splash- and showerproof; suitable for swimming and snorkelling. Not designed for deep-water diving or watersports. It's certainly one of the smallest upgrades in terms of new features in the nine generations of Apple Watch – but it's still a leader in the market as a whole. ATM: Resistant to pressure equivalent to a depth of 200 metres. Splash- and showerproof; suitable for swimming and snorkelling, surface diving and watersports but not deep-water diving.

You’ve also got elements like compatibility to consider. Apple Watches, for example, only work when paired with an iPhone, making them a poor investment for Android users. Android users aren’t safe either; the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic will work on any Android, but only Samsung phone users will be able to access the whole suite of features.It also included weather forecast, alarm, remote camera support and preloaded with watch faces. Aside from preloaded watch faces, there is also additional watch faces available in the app.