Best Smartwatches That Aren't Apple Watch (Spring 2026) | Top Watches For All Budgets!

Reviewing the best smartwatches in 2026, from premium WearOS smart watch options to budget-friendly fitness trackers. The Pixel Watch 4 is of course one of the more well-known WearOS devices, offering a sleek experience for men and women. However, Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and the OnePlus Watch 3 are also among my top smartwatch choices. And if you want the best battery life, check out Huawei, Xiaomi and OPPO too. Let us know your thoughts on the greatest smartwatch of 2026 down below. The Pixel Watch 4 is a respectable upgrade over the previous generation, despite the lack of sapphire glass and the less-than-stellar battery life (for the 41mm model, at least). I'd recommend grabbing the bigger size, if you want your smartwatch to last more than 36 hours. Otherwise, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is better for longevity and boasts a more rugged design, if you want to stick with WearOS. Samsung also offers the Watch 7 Ultra, one of the top consumer choices although not the best for battery life. Alternatively, the OnePlus Watch 3 (or OPPO X3) improves that battery life thanks to its clever dual OS and dual chipset design. Definitely one of my favourite smartwatches right now. The Huawei Watch GT6 and GT6 Pro boast stand-out design and are top for battery life, plus here's the best smartwatch options for gym use and fitness tracking. And if you're after an Apple Watch style design for a lot less cash, check out the Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro. As well as quite a few premium devices, I've tested some of the best budget smartwatch options - like the Nothing Watch and Xiaomi's Redmi Watch 5 series. What's your own favourite smartwatch as we prance our way through 2025? Let us know below! Best Smartwatches 2026 Chapters: 0:00 - The bit everyone skips 0:36 - Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra 1:56 - Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 3:03 - Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic 3:46 - Google Pixel Watch 4 5:45 - Mobvoi Ticwatch Pro 5, Enduro & Atlas 7:18 - OnePlus Watch 3 8:32 - OnePlus Watch Lite 9:28 - OPPO Watch X3 10:20 - Huawei Watch GT6 & Pro 12:09 - Huawei Watch D2 12:49 - Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro 14:10 - Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro 15:20 - Xiaomi Watch 5? Nope... 16:04 - Xiaomi Watch S4 (& 41mm) 17:09 - Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 series 17:47 - Nothing Watch Pro 18:37 - CMF Watch Pro 2 18:52 - Withings Scan Watch 2