Best Smartwatches Australia

Updated 7 comparedBy Bikram Nath

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Quick answer

Of the seven smartwatches in this guide, our top pick is the Apple Watch Series 12 GPS 46mm Aluminium Case, M/L Sport Band: up to 24 hours of normal use, a 15-minute fast charge for up to 12 hours and blood oxygen readings, as listed on Amazon.com.au on 13 October 2026. Its listing names the iPhone and does not mention Android phones.

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Editor's choice

Apple

Apple Watch Series 12 GPS 46mm Aluminium Case, M/L Sport Band

The one to start with if you carry an iPhone. Its listing states up to 24 hours of normal use and names heart rate, HRV, blood oxygen and sleep score tracking.

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The seven smartwatches here are compared on three things: which phones each listing names, how long the battery is stated to last, and what each listing says about water resistance. This guide compares three Apple Watches and one watch each from Google, Garmin, Samsung and Xiaomi. All seven were listed on Amazon.com.au with a buy button when we read the listings on 13 October 2026, and every case size, battery figure, water resistance figure and storage size below is taken from the product's own listing.

At a glance

  1. 1
    Apple Watch Series 12 GPS 46mm Aluminium Case, M/L Sport BandApple

    Up to 24 hours of normal use, and the listing says a 15-minute fast charge gives up to 12 hours

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  2. 2
    Google Pixel Watch 4 41mm WiFi GA09958-USGoogle

    Up to 30 hours of battery life, or up to 48 hours in Battery Saver mode, and the listing says the side charging dock gives 15 hours of battery in 15 minutes or less

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  3. 3
    Garmin vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 010-02862-11Garmin

    Up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, with a listed charge time of 2 hours

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  4. 4
    Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm Aluminium Case, S/M Sport BandApple

    An 18-hour battery life, and the listing says 15 minutes of charging gives up to 8 hours

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  5. 5
    Apple Watch Ultra 4 GPS + Cellular 49mm Titanium Case, Ocean BandApple

    Water resistant up to 100m, with a titanium case and a sapphire crystal display

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  6. 6
    Samsung Galaxy Watch9 [AU Version] Bluetooth 40 mm SM-L340NZKAXSASamsung

    The title marks it "AU Version", and the table states a 1 Year Manufacturer warranty

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  7. 7
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active BHR8784GLXiaomi

    An 18-day battery life from a 470mAh battery, according to the listing

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Our 7 picks for the best smartwatches in Australia

#1Top pick

Apple

Apple Watch Series 12 GPS 46mm Aluminium Case, M/L Sport Band

Best for iPhone owners

The one to start with if you carry an iPhone. Its listing states up to 24 hours of normal use and names heart rate, HRV, blood oxygen and sleep score tracking.

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Case46 mm Black aluminium
BandBlack Sport Band, size M/L
ConnectionGPS model; the listing says it works with your iPhone or Wi-Fi
Phones namediPhone
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours of normal use
Fast charge15 minutes for up to 12 hours of normal use
Storage64 GB
Health tracking listedHeart rate, HRV, blood oxygen, sleep score, cycle tracking

Pros

  • Up to 24 hours of normal use, and the listing says a 15-minute fast charge gives up to 12 hours
  • The listing says it measures HRV as often as every five minutes and takes background heart rate readings every five seconds
  • Blood oxygen readings, a daily sleep score and menstrual cycle tracking are named, and aluminium cases have Ceramic Shield 2

Cons

  • The features and specifications we read give no water resistance rating
  • This is the GPS model, which the listing says works with your iPhone or Wi-Fi to keep you connected; it does not mention Android phones
#2

Google

Google Pixel Watch 4 41mm WiFi GA09958-US

Best for Android phones

The Android pick. Its listing states battery life, fast charging, GPS type and water resistance, none of which the Samsung listing here gives, and it has Gemini built in as the AI assistant.

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Case41 mm, Black/Obsidian
ConnectionWiFi model; the table lists Bluetooth, NFC and Wi-Fi
Phones namedAndroid devices
Operating systemWear OS 6.0
Battery lifeUp to 30 hours, or up to 48 hours in Battery Saver mode
Fast charge15 hours of battery in 15 minutes or less
Water resistance50 metres
VersionThe description says "AU STOCK"; the model number is GA09958-US
Health tracking listedHeart rate monitor (specification table)

Pros

  • Up to 30 hours of battery life, or up to 48 hours in Battery Saver mode, and the listing says the side charging dock gives 15 hours of battery in 15 minutes or less
  • Dual-frequency GPS and 40+ exercise modes
  • Maximum display brightness is listed at 3000 nits, the highest of the three listings here that give one

Cons

  • The warranty is stated two ways: the specification table says 1 Year Manufacturer and the description says 2 Years Warranty
  • The table gives compatible phone models as Android Devices, and the listing does not mention iPhone
#3

Garmin

Garmin vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 010-02862-11

Lists all current smartphones

The pick if you do not want a watch tied to one phone brand. The table lists all current smartphone models, and the battery is stated in days rather than hours: up to 11 days in smartwatch mode.

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CaseFibre-reinforced polymer, round, Ivory
ConnectionBluetooth
Phones namedAll current smartphone models
Operating systemProprietary OS
Battery lifeUp to 11 days in smartwatch mode
Charge time2 hours
Water resistance50 metres; IP68
Display1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen, 390 x 390
Health tracking listedBody Battery energy monitoring, sleep score and sleep coaching; optical heart rate sensor (specification table)

Pros

  • Up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, with a listed charge time of 2 hours
  • The table gives compatible phone models as "All current smartphone models"
  • More than 30 built-in indoor and GPS sports apps, and a wheelchair mode that tracks pushes rather than steps

Cons

  • The listing does not say whether this is an Australian or an import version, and its specification table gives the language as Portuguese
  • Garmin's listing notes that the data presented is intended to be a close estimation of the metrics tracked
#4

Apple

Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm Aluminium Case, S/M Sport Band

Smallest Apple Watch here

The smallest of the three Apple Watches here, with a 40 mm case and an S/M band. Its listing covers sleep, temperature sensing and workouts.

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Case40 mm Midnight aluminium
BandNavy Blue Sport Band, size S/M
ConnectionGPS model; the listing says it works with your iPhone or Wi-Fi
Phones namediPhone
Battery life18 hours
Fast charge15 minutes for up to 8 hours
Storage64 GB
Health tracking listedTemperature sensing, sleep score, cycle tracking

Pros

  • An 18-hour battery life, and the listing says 15 minutes of charging gives up to 8 hours
  • Temperature sensing, a sleep score and the Cycle Tracking app are named in the listing
  • The listing says it can be set up as Apple Watch For Your Kids, even if they do not have their own iPhone

Cons

  • The listing does not mention blood oxygen readings or HRV; the two other Apple Watch listings here name both
  • The features and specifications we read give no water resistance rating
#5

Apple

Apple Watch Ultra 4 GPS + Cellular 49mm Titanium Case, Ocean Band

Rugged with cellular

Apple's listing pitches this one at distance runners, swimmers and divers. It is the only listing here with Cellular in its title and the only one that states water resistance up to 100m.

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Case49 mm Black titanium
BandTranslucent Black Ocean Band, One Size
ConnectionGPS + Cellular, with built-in satellite communications for texting emergency services
Phones namediPhone
Battery lifeUp to 45 hours of Max Extended Workout tracking
Fast charge15 minutes for up to 18 hours of use
Water resistanceUp to 100m
Health tracking listedHeart rate, HRV, blood oxygen, sleep score, cycle tracking

Pros

  • Water resistant up to 100m, with a titanium case and a sapphire crystal display
  • With cellular, the listing says you can take and make calls and stream music and podcasts even without your iPhone
  • Dual-frequency GPS, and up to 45 hours of Max Extended Workout tracking

Cons

  • The features and specifications we read do not say which mobile networks the cellular connection works with
  • The battery figure is up to 45 hours of Max Extended Workout tracking; apart from the fast-charge figure, the listing gives no hours for general use
#6

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Watch9 [AU Version] Bluetooth 40 mm SM-L340NZKAXSA

Samsung AU Version

The Samsung in this guide, in the version its title marks AU Version. The listing states no battery life or water resistance figure, so ask the seller before you order if either decides it for you.

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Case40 mm, round, Graphite
ConnectionBluetooth
Operating systemAndroid
Health tracking listedSleep, heart and fitness tracking
VersionThe title says "AU Version"
Warranty1 Year Manufacturer
In the boxCharging cable, user manual, watch band

Pros

  • The title marks it "AU Version", and the table states a 1 Year Manufacturer warranty
  • Samsung's listing describes a slimmer design with an up to 20% larger battery, compared to the Galaxy Watch8 40mm
  • Sleep, heart and fitness tracking, on what the title calls the Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform

Cons

  • The listing gives no battery life in hours or days and no water resistance rating
  • The listing does not say which phones it pairs with; the table gives the operating system as Android and compatible devices as Smartphone
#7

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active BHR8784GL

18-day battery

The one for long gaps between charges and calls on the wrist: an 18-day battery life and Bluetooth calling on a 2-inch LCD. The table gives compatible phone models as Android devices.

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CaseAluminium, rectangular, Midnight Black; 11 x 40 x 49 mm
ConnectionBluetooth, with Bluetooth calling
Phones namedAndroid devices
Operating systemXiaomi HyperOS
Battery life18 days
Water resistance5ATM (features); 50 metres and IP68 (table)
Display2-inch LCD; resolution 320×385 (features) or 320 x 340 (table)
Warranty2 Year Manufacturer
Health tracking listed24/7 heart rate, SpO₂ and sleep monitoring

Pros

  • An 18-day battery life from a 470mAh battery, according to the listing
  • Bluetooth calling with dual-mic noise reduction, for answering and making calls from the wrist
  • 24/7 heart rate, SpO₂ and sleep monitoring, and 140+ sports modes

Cons

  • One table row says "No GPS" while another lists GPS under supported satellite navigation, so do not count on built-in GPS
  • Maximum display brightness is listed at 300 nits, the lowest of the three listings here that give one

Specs side by side

Each figure is the one on that product’s card below, taken from its Amazon.com.au listing as it read on . A dash means the card has no figure for that row.

Spec1. Apple Watch Series 12 GPS 46mm Aluminium Case, M/L Sport Band2. Google Pixel Watch 4 41mm WiFi GA09958-US3. Garmin vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch 010-02862-114. Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm Aluminium Case, S/M Sport Band5. Apple Watch Ultra 4 GPS + Cellular 49mm Titanium Case, Ocean Band6. Samsung Galaxy Watch9 [AU Version] Bluetooth 40 mm SM-L340NZKAXSA7. Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active BHR8784GL
Case46 mm Black aluminium41 mm, Black/ObsidianFibre-reinforced polymer, round, Ivory40 mm Midnight aluminium49 mm Black titanium40 mm, round, GraphiteAluminium, rectangular, Midnight Black; 11 x 40 x 49 mm
BandBlack Sport Band, size M/L——Navy Blue Sport Band, size S/MTranslucent Black Ocean Band, One Size——
ConnectionGPS model; the listing says it works with your iPhone or Wi-FiWiFi model; the table lists Bluetooth, NFC and Wi-FiBluetoothGPS model; the listing says it works with your iPhone or Wi-FiGPS + Cellular, with built-in satellite communications for texting emergency servicesBluetoothBluetooth, with Bluetooth calling
Phones namediPhoneAndroid devicesAll current smartphone modelsiPhoneiPhone—Android devices
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours of normal useUp to 30 hours, or up to 48 hours in Battery Saver modeUp to 11 days in smartwatch mode18 hoursUp to 45 hours of Max Extended Workout tracking—18 days
Fast charge15 minutes for up to 12 hours of normal use15 hours of battery in 15 minutes or less—15 minutes for up to 8 hours15 minutes for up to 18 hours of use——
Health tracking listedHeart rate, HRV, blood oxygen, sleep score, cycle trackingHeart rate monitor (specification table)Body Battery energy monitoring, sleep score and sleep coaching; optical heart rate sensor (specification table)Temperature sensing, sleep score, cycle trackingHeart rate, HRV, blood oxygen, sleep score, cycle trackingSleep, heart and fitness tracking24/7 heart rate, SpO₂ and sleep monitoring
Operating system—Wear OS 6.0Proprietary OS——AndroidXiaomi HyperOS
Water resistance—50 metres50 metres; IP68—Up to 100m—5ATM (features); 50 metres and IP68 (table)

How to choose the best smartwatches in Australia

  1. 1Start with your phone. The three Apple Watch listings name the iPhone and none mentions Android. The Google Pixel Watch 4 and Redmi Watch 5 Active tables give compatible phones as Android devices, the Garmin vívoactive 5 table says all current smartphone models, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 listing does not say which phones it pairs with.
  2. 2Read the condition attached to each battery figure, because the listings count differently. Apple states up to 24 hours of normal use for the Series 12, an 18-hour battery life for the SE 3 and up to 45 hours of Max Extended Workout tracking for the Ultra 4. Google states up to 30 hours, or up to 48 hours in Battery Saver mode. Garmin states up to 11 days in smartwatch mode and Xiaomi an 18-day battery life. Samsung's listing gives no battery life figure.
  3. 3Check the connection named in the title. The Apple Watch Ultra 4 here is the GPS + Cellular model, and its listing says that with just the watch you can take and make calls and stream music and podcasts. The Series 12 and SE 3 here are GPS models, which their listings say work with your iPhone or Wi-Fi. The Galaxy Watch9 is the Bluetooth model and the Pixel Watch 4 the WiFi model. The Garmin, Pixel Watch 4 and Redmi tables each carry a cellular or eSIM row, but none of those three titles or feature lists mentions a mobile connection, so do not buy one of them expecting it.
  4. 4Four of the seven listings state water resistance. The Ultra 4 listing says water resistant up to 100m. The Pixel Watch 4 and Garmin vívoactive 5 tables give a depth of 50 metres, and the Garmin table adds an IP68 rating. The Redmi listing says 5ATM in its features and gives 50 metres and IP68 in its table. The Series 12, SE 3 and Galaxy Watch9 listings give no water resistance figure.
  5. 5Treat the health features as the listings describe them. Samsung's listing says its tracking is intended for fitness and wellness purposes only, and Garmin's says the data presented is intended to be a close estimation of the metrics tracked. Blood oxygen readings are named in the Series 12 and Ultra 4 listings, and SpO₂ monitoring in the Redmi listing; the other four listings do not mention blood oxygen.

Editor's note

Three things separate these watches. The first is the phone: the three Apple Watch listings name the iPhone, the Pixel Watch 4 and Redmi tables name Android devices, the Garmin table says all current smartphone models and the Samsung listing does not say. The second is how battery life is counted: the Garmin and Redmi listings give days (up to 11 days in smartwatch mode, and an 18-day battery life), while the Apple and Google listings give hours, each on its own basis. The third is how much each listing states: Garmin, Google and Xiaomi publish full specification tables, the Apple listings are feature lists with only a few table rows, and the Samsung listing gives no battery life or water resistance figure. Listings were read on 13 October 2026 and can change.

Frequently asked questions

Which smartwatch works with both iPhone and Android?

The closest is the Garmin vívoactive 5, whose table gives compatible phone models as "All current smartphone models". None of the seven listings in this guide names iPhone and Android together: the three Apple Watch listings name the iPhone and do not mention Android, the Google Pixel Watch 4 and Redmi Watch 5 Active tables name Android devices, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 listing does not say which phones it pairs with.

Which smartwatch has the longest battery life?

Two listings in this guide count in days: the Redmi Watch 5 Active states an 18-day battery life and the Garmin vívoactive 5 up to 11 days in smartwatch mode. The others that give a figure count in hours: up to 30 hours for the Google Pixel Watch 4 (up to 48 hours in Battery Saver mode), up to 24 hours of normal use for the Apple Watch Series 12, 18 hours for the SE 3 and up to 45 hours of Max Extended Workout tracking for the Ultra 4. Each figure is on the listing's own basis, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 listing gives none.

What is the difference between the Apple Watch SE 3, Series 12 and Ultra 4?

Going by the three listings in this guide: the SE 3 has a 40 mm aluminium case and an 18-hour battery life, and its listing names temperature sensing and a sleep score. The Series 12 has a 46 mm aluminium case and up to 24 hours of normal use, and its listing names HRV, heart rate and blood oxygen readings and a daily sleep score. The Ultra 4 has a 49 mm titanium case, GPS + Cellular, water resistance up to 100m and up to 45 hours of Max Extended Workout tracking.

Which of these smartwatches are water resistant?

Four of the seven listings state a figure. The Apple Watch Ultra 4 listing says water resistant up to 100m. The Google Pixel Watch 4 and Garmin vívoactive 5 tables give a depth of 50 metres, and the Redmi Watch 5 Active listing says 5ATM in its features and 50 metres in its table. The Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch SE 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch9 listings give no water resistance figure in the features and specifications we read.

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Apple Watch Series 12 GPS 46mm Aluminium Case, M/L Sport Band

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