Best 2023 Smartwatches for cross-platform compatibility

#1 Amazfit Bip 5
4.5

Cross-platform compatibility gets positive evidence from one reviewer saying the app works well with both Android and iOS.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: smartwatch features, app ecosystem

#2 Garmin Vivoactive 5
4.5

Cross-platform support was a clear plus in one comparison-focused review because it works with both Android and iOS.

Pros: value for money, GPS accuracy

Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, recovery insights

#3 Withings ScanWatch Light
4.5

Cross-platform compatibility is positive, with a reviewer calling Android and iPhone support good to see.

Pros: style and design, battery life

Cons: charging convenience, smartphone notifications

#4 Withings ScanWatch 2
4.3

Cross-platform support was positive where discussed, with reviewers noting iPhone/Android support and easy links to Apple Health, Google services, and fitness platforms.

Pros: style and design, battery life

Cons: smartwatch features, value for money

#5 Withings ScanWatch Nova
4.2

Cross-platform support was supported by one positive app review noting iOS/Android availability and integration with major health platforms.

Pros: battery life, style and design

Cons: value for money, charging convenience

#6 Garmin Forerunner 965
4.0

Cross-platform use was positive overall, with Android offering more watch interaction and Apple Health integration appreciated.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: smartwatch features, charging convenience

#7 Suunto Vertical
4.0

Cross-platform planning got positive evidence from the ability to use the Suunto app on tablet or macOS desktop.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: heart rate accuracy, value for money

#8 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4
4.0

Cross-platform compatibility was supported by one reviewer who used the watch with an iPhone and said it worked fine.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: band quality, smartwatch features

#9 Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
3.5

Cross-platform compatibility was mixed: non-Xiaomi Android support was praised, but iPhone pairing was described as less intuitive.

Pros: app ecosystem, battery life

Cons: size options, comfort

#10 Garmin Forerunner 265
3.5

Cross-platform support was mixed because Android users get quick replies while iPhone users are more limited.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: mapping and navigation, smartwatch features

#11 Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
3.3

Cross-platform compatibility is acceptable but uneven because Android integration is described as better than iPhone integration.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: user interface, fit

#12 Garmin Venu 3
3.3

Cross-platform compatibility is mixed because the watch works with both ecosystems but Android users get better messaging and notification features than iPhone users.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: smartwatch features, smartphone notifications

#13 Garmin vivomove Trend
3.3

Cross-platform compatibility was mixed because notifications worked on both major phone platforms, but message replies were limited to Android.

Pros: style and design, charging convenience

Cons: battery life, charging speed

#14 Garmin Approach S70
2.5

Cross-platform compatibility has a weakness around Apple Health syncing, where one reviewer wanted more imported data.

Pros: display quality, value for money

Cons: charging convenience, smartphone notifications

#15 Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
2.3

Cross-platform compatibility was a clear weakness, with multiple reviewers criticizing Samsung-phone-only health features and a more tedious non-Samsung setup.

Pros: software smoothness, comfort

Cons: battery life, GPS accuracy

#16 TicWatch Pro 5
2.0

Cross-platform compatibility was a drawback because reviewers repeatedly noted that the watch is Android-only and not useful for iPhone owners.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: voice assistant quality, sleep tracking accuracy

#17 Garmin fēnix 7X Pro
2.0

Cross-platform compatibility was limited for iPhone use because one reviewer said the Garmin-to-iPhone connection was essentially notifications only.

Pros: battery life, mapping and navigation

Cons: value for money, score tracking