Best 2024 Smartwatches for cross-platform compatibility

#1 Xiaomi Redmi 5 Active
5.0

Cross-platform compatibility was strong, with Android and iPhone use reported without issues.

Pros: call handling, smartwatch features

Cons: display quality, value for money

#2 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite
4.8

Cross-platform compatibility was strong, with evidence of seamless Android/iOS pairing and no issues when used with an iPhone.

Pros: display quality, battery life

Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, voice assistant quality

#3 Fitbit Ace LTE
4.5

Cross-platform compatibility is positive, with reviewers noting the Fitbit Ace app works for Android and iPhone households.

Pros: coaching features, value for money

Cons: battery life

#4 Garmin Lily 2
4.5

One reviewer praised the Lily 2 Classic for integrating smoothly with both Android and Apple devices.

Pros: battery life, style and design

Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, workout tracking variety

#5 OnePlus Watch 2R
4.3

Android compatibility was a plus because the watch works across Android phones without locking major features to OnePlus phones.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: companion app quality, charging convenience

#6 CMF Watch Pro 2
3.7

Cross-platform support was useful because the watch works with both Android and iPhone, but iOS integration had focus-mode and feature limitations.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: GPS accuracy, sleep tracking accuracy

#7 Amazfit T-Rex 3
3.3

Cross-platform use works on Android and iOS, but reviewers repeatedly noted iPhone or smartwatch-feature limitations.

Pros: value for money, mapping and navigation

Cons: heart rate accuracy, recovery insights

#8 Google Pixel Watch 3
3.2

Cross-platform compatibility was mixed: it works well across Android and especially Pixel phones, but the lack of iPhone support and Pixel-exclusive perks frustrated reviewers.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: GPS accuracy, charging convenience

#9 Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro
3.2

Compatibility is a clear Android-first strength and iOS limitation, with reviewers praising broad Android use but warning iPhone users away.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: operating system experience, voice assistant quality

#10 Garmin Fenix 8
3.0

Cross-platform support is mixed: Android gets fuller text-response options, while iPhone limitations still restrict what Garmin can do.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: value for money, call handling

#11 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5
3.0

Cross-platform compatibility is useful but compromised, with reviewers noting broader phone support alongside reduced functionality on some platforms.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: smartphone notifications, sleep tracking accuracy

#12 Garmin Enduro 3
3.0

Cross-platform compatibility is mixed because Android users can reply with presets, while iPhone users lose reply functionality.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: smartwatch features, size options

#13 Garmin Lily 2 Active
3.0

Cross-platform compatibility is mixed because Android users get quick replies while iPhone users cannot reply from the watch.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: onboard music storage, mapping and navigation

#14 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024)
2.5

Compatibility was a recurring concern: reviewers praised Samsung ecosystem integration but criticized Samsung-phone-only features and Android-only restrictions.

Pros: battery life, sleep tracking accuracy

Cons: wellness insights, style and design

#15 Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
2.4

Compatibility is a major caveat: the watch works with Android, but reviewers repeatedly criticized Samsung-only features and the complete lack of iPhone support.

Pros: value for money, wellness insights

Cons: battery life, cross-platform compatibility

#16 Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
2.3

Cross-platform compatibility was a weakness because reviewers repeatedly noted Android-only use, no iPhone support, and fuller functionality with Samsung phones.

Pros: smartwatch features, health tracking accuracy

Cons: value for money, software smoothness

#17 Xiaomi Watch 2
2.1

Cross-platform compatibility was a weakness because the watch is Android-focused and loses potential or support outside that ecosystem.

Pros: value for money, smartphone notifications

Cons: battery life, operating system experience

#18 Ticwatch Atlas
2.0

Cross-platform support is limited because reviewers note Android-only use and no iPhone compatibility.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: operating system experience, voice assistant quality

#19 Apple Watch Ultra 2
1.5

Cross-platform compatibility was a clear drawback because reviewers called iPhone dependence a real disadvantage for Android users.

Pros: battery life, voice assistant quality

Cons: value for money, mapping and navigation