If you want the best smartwatch for iPhone, it’s a myth that the Apple Watch is your only choice. There are tons of wrist-based wearable options if you have an iPhone from brands like Fitbit, Samsung, TicWatch and Garmin.<\/p>\n
Some of these will run Google’s Wear OS software, Samsung’s Tizen, Fitbit’s OS or maybe even something else. There’s a lot of choice for iPhone users.<\/p>\n
The best smartwatches are ones that pack in smartphone notifications, good battery life, fitness tracking and good software into an attractive design. All the watches we’ve listed below fit the bill, but some are stronger in some areas than others. <\/p>\n
Which one is best for you depends on your wants and needs. If you want the all-round seamless functionality of an Apple Watch but can’t afford the latest Apple Watch 5<\/u><\/a>, there’s the Apple Watch 3<\/u><\/a> at a much lower price. <\/p>\n If you’re really into fitness tracking then you might be better off with a dedicated fitness watch or one with several days battery life.<\/p>\n It might even come down to the fact you want a circular smartwatch – something no Apple Watch has. Just be sure to check the functionality of the smartwatch you choose, as sometimes watches designed for Android and iOS don’t always allow all the functions to work when used with an iPhone. <\/p>\n We’ve tested every watch below extensively and recommend them all – but right now the Apple Watch 5 is the best all-round choice. We’ve grouped our other choices into Wear OS and Samsung, and a batch of alternatives to help you pick which smartwatch is best for you and your iPhone. <\/p>\n Looking for the very best Apple Watch on the market? It probably won’t be a huge surprise to learn that it’s the newest one. The Apple Watch 5 is the device that offers the best selection of features within Apple’s range, but it’s not a cheap option.<\/p>\n It’s currently the most expensive Apple Watch, and the biggest upgrade for that is the fact you’ll get an always-on display.<\/p>\n This doesn’t drain your battery life as much as you may expect as the watch will dim its screen to offer you notifications on your wrist at all times rather than you having to raise it and wake it up to see your stats.<\/p>\n WatchOS 6 is available on the watch, so you can downloads apps directly to your wrist and it comes with a compass feature for the very first time.<\/p>\n If you own an Apple Watch 4, there’s not much reason to upgrade here but if you own an older Apple Watch or you’re looking to get your first smartwatch this may be a solid option for you.<\/p>\n Read the full <\/strong>Apple Watch 5 review<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The introduction of the Apple Watch 5 may have seen the Apple Watch 4 drop in terms of pure excitement, but it’s not cheaper than ever and it’s not all that disimilar to the latest device.<\/p>\n This was the first smartwatch from the company to increase the display size to a 1.78-inch OLED. That looks great on your wrist, and the device comes in either 44mm or 40mm versions.<\/p>\n We particularly liked that the speaker is louder, plus the ECG monitor tech was a big upgrade at the time too. <\/p>\n You won’t get the benefits of an always-on display, but if you want to save a bit of money you may want to look at the Apple Watch 4 over the latest addition to the range.<\/p>\n Read our full <\/strong>Apple Watch 4 review<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Apple Watch 3 was of course the best smartwatch to use with an iPhone… but it’s not the best anymore. Even though you can now buy the Apple Watch 4 and 5, this is still a fantastic smartwatch.<\/p>\n The Series 3 has a bright, high-quality screen, built-in GPS, waterproofing, optical heart rate monitoring and well over a day of battery life, plus all the things that make the Apple Watch 2 great, like a stylish design, water resistance and enough fitness features to cater to most users.<\/p>\n It’s a great all-rounder then, with style and substance, suited to both the office and the gym. There’s even an LTE model – though at a higher price. And of course, being an Apple Watch, it works perfectly with iPhone.<\/p>\n Read our full <\/strong>Apple Watch 3 review<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n
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Best Apple Watch: what are the choices?<\/h3>\n
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