Optional Cellular — 16 Smartwatches Compared

Decision table

Optional Cellular: which one for what?

The 16 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Health Tracking Sport & Outdoors Battery Life Daily Use

Leads for Health Tracking: Apple Watch Series 11 42mm77%

Leads for Sport & Outdoors: Apple Watch Ultra 387%

Leads for Battery Life: Apple Watch Ultra 374%

Leads for Daily Use: Galaxy Watch8 40mm71%

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Apple Watch Series 11 46mmApple
46 mm · Up to 24 h · Yes
77% 55% 52% 67%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 46 mm case
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Apple Watch Series 11 42mmApple
42 mm · Up to 24 h · Yes
77% 55% 52% 70%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 42 mm case
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Apple Watch SE 3 44mmApple
44 mm · up to 18 hours · 50m
65% 53% 50% 57%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
Why it ranks here
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 44 mm case
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Apple Watch SE 3 40mmApple
40 mm · up to 18 hours · 50m
65% 53% 50% 59%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
Why it ranks here
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 40 mm case
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Apple Watch Ultra 3Apple
49 mm · up to 42 hours · Yes
65% 87% 74% 53%
Why it ranks here
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Sport & Outdoors
- 42 hours of battery
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 100 m
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 42 hours of battery
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 49 mm case
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Galaxy Watch Ultra2Samsung
47 mm · up to 60 hours · Yes
77% 76% 63% 66%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- 60 hours of battery
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 100 m
Why it ranks here
- 60 hours of battery
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 47 mm case
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Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)Samsung
47 mm · up to 60 hours · Yes
77% 76% 63% 66%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- 60 hours of battery
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 100 m
Why it ranks here
- 60 hours of battery
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 47 mm case
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Galaxy Watch9 44mmSamsung
44 mm · up to 30 hours · Yes
77% 62% 54% 68%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 44 mm case
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Galaxy Watch9 40mmSamsung
40 mm · up to 30 hours · Yes
77% 62% 54% 69%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 40 mm case
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Galaxy Watch8 44mmSamsung
44 mm · up to 40 hours · Yes
77% 66% 58% 68%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- 40 hours of battery
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
- 40 hours of battery
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 44 mm case
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Galaxy Watch8 40mmSamsung
40 mm · up to 40 hours · Yes
77% 66% 58% 71%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- 40 hours of battery
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
- 40 hours of battery
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 40 mm case
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Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mmSamsung
46 mm · up to 30 hours · Yes
77% 62% 54% 65%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 46 mm case
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Google Pixel Watch 5 41mmGoogle
41 mm · up to 30 hours · Yes
77% 62% 54% 69%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 41 mm case
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Google Pixel Watch 5 45mmGoogle
45 mm · up to 40 hours · Yes
77% 66% 58% 67%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- 40 hours of battery
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
- 40 hours of battery
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 45 mm case
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Google Pixel Watch 4 41mmGoogle
41 mm · up to 30 hours · Yes
77% 62% 54% 69%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 41 mm case
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Google Pixel Watch 4 45mmGoogle
45 mm · up to 40 hours · Yes
77% 66% 58% 67%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- 40 hours of battery
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
- 40 hours of battery
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 45 mm case