Best Smartwatches To Buy in Nepal [Updated]

To help you stay on top of your health, we’ve been coming up with our pick for the best fitness trackers and budget smartwatches available in Nepal. While such devices suffice for many, some prefer a premium smartwatch experience with a whole lot more features. So in this article, we’ll be taking a look at the best smartwatches you can buy right now in Nepal.

How to find the best smartwatches in Nepal in 2023?

Almost all the major smartwatch makers sell their flagship offerings in Nepal. Including Apple, Samsung, Huawei, Amazfit, and more. It probably goes without saying that if you own an iPhone and are in the Apple ecosystem, then you can’t go wrong with an Apple Watch. But until 2022, Apple’s selection of smartwatches used to be pretty simple; if you want the best Apple has to offer, get the latest Watch Series. Or if you want to save a few bucks, then the “Watch SE” lineup will serve you perfectly fine as well.

However, the new Apple Watch Ultra (which was announced late last year) significantly changed this landscape. Besides being the most premium Apple Watch to date, it is also designed with extreme outdoor sports in mind. Whereas if you don’t want an Apple Watch, then there are some equally appealing options in Nepal too.

Like the Apple Watch Ultra, the Amazfit T-Rex Ultra and T-Rex 2 are a couple of great rugged smartwatches that work with both Android and iOS devices. And Amazfit’s regular GTR / GTS series are excellent non-rugged, everyday smartwatches as well. Similarly, Huawei Watch GT 3 lineup is also something you can consider if you want a premium smartwatch experience.

Best smartwatches in Nepal (2023):

8. Amazfit T-Rex 2

We’re kicking off our list of best smartwatches in Nepal with the Amazfit T-Rex 2. This is a rugged smartwatch that’s specially designed for outdoor activities. As a result, it has a big, burly design and all the durability-oriented features you can think of. For instance, Amazfit T-Rex 2 has passed 15 military-grade tests (MIL-STD-810G) and is guaranteed to work even in extremely low-temperature conditions; as low as -30°C!

The company has also bumped water resistance from 5 ATM on the first-gen Amazfit T-Rex to 10 ATM this time. That means it can even handle water pressure at a depth of 100 meters! Furthermore, it has dual-band GPS with 6 satellite positioning systems too. You see, traditional smartwatches only support L1 GPS which is pretty vulnerable to signal interference from tall trees, high buildings, and similar physical structures. But with T-Rex 2’s dual-band GPS that supports the L5 signal as well, you’ll be getting much better navigational positioning here.

Route import

To help plan and navigate your hiking, cycling, or other exercise trails, you can also import the routes as GPX files directly into this smartwatch. Amazfit T-Rex 2 can even suggest the shortest route back to the start of your journey in case you get lost in the middle of your hike or in any other emergency.

As for the display, the T-Rex 2 has a 1.39-inch OLED screen with an incredible 1000 nits of peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility. The battery life of this rugged smartwatch is also incredibly impressive. Amazfit says it can last up to 24 days under typical or 10 days under heavy use cases. Even with continuous GPS usage with accuracy mode turned on, the T-Rex 2 is rated to go as long as 26 hours! But filling up its 500mAh battery takes almost 2 hours, so there’s that.

Besides being a fantastic smartwatch for your outdoor adventures, this is a great fitness tracker as well. For starters, it can automatically recognize a bunch of strength training exercises. You can even create personal training exercises for 11 different sports by customizing different aspects of the exercise like warm up/warm down period, training interval, and more.

Similarly, the Amazfit T-Rex 2 supports over 158 sports modes in total. And if you’re preparing for a marathon or a triathlon, its “Track Run” feature should come in especially handy. The health tracking side of things on the T-Rex 2 isn’t half bad either. It’s got everything from heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, and sleep tracking. And for a quick evaluation of your health and workout data, Amazfit also gives you a PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence) score. In terms of software, the T-Rex 2 runs on Amazfit’s custom “Zepp OS” software.

Amazfit T-Rex 2 Specifications:

• Body: 47.1 x 47.1 x 13.65 mm, 66.5 grams (with strap), Polymer alloy build
• Strap: Silicone material (22mm universal)
• Color Options: Black & Gold, Black, Green, Khaki
• Display: 1.39-inch OLED panel, 454 x 454 pixels, Always-on display
• Durability: 10 ATM water resistant, MIL-STD-810G compliant
• Chipset: Unspecified
• Software: Zepp OS
• Sensors: BioTracker 3.0 PPG biometric (blood oxygen, 6PD), Acceleration, Ambient light, Barometer, Geomagnetic, Gyroscope, GPS (L1+L5, 6 system positioning)
• Phone Calls: No
• Sports Mode: 158+ exercise modes
• Battery: 500mAh (Up to 24 days)
• Companion App: Zepp (Android | iOS)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 27,999
• Buy Amazfit T-Rex 2 here

7. Amazfit GTR 4 and GTS 4

At number 7 spot on our list of best smartwatches in Nepal are the Amazfit GTR 4 and Amazfit GTS 4. Unlike the rugged “T-Rex” series, these are more of the typical flagship smartwatches with all the bells and whistles you could ask for. From a premium design, excellent battery life, and a horde of health and fitness tracking features, these Amazfit smartwatches have a lot to offer. And besides their form factor itself, these two are basically the same feature-wise.

The GTR 4 does enjoy a better battery backup thanks to its bulkier build but other than that, there’s no difference. Which means whether you’re a fan of a circular or a square watch dial, you can get the same flagship smartwatch experience on either of them. Interestingly enough, despite featuring a larger battery, the actual battery endurance on these smartwatches is actually worse than what the GTR 3 and GTS 3 managed.

And this could be because of Amazfit’s new BioTracker 4.0 PPG biometric sensor, which apparently takes 33% more data for better heart rate, stress, and blood oxygen level measurements. These 4th gen smartwatches also bring improved sleep tracking. Besides tracking your SpO2 levels, REM sleep cycles, and everything else, the GTR 4 and GTS 4 can now measure your breathing rate too.

One-tap measurement

Another neat feature on these smartwatches is something called “one-tap measurement”. With this, you can easily take heart rate, stress, SpO2, and breathing rate readings with a simple tap instead of having to go through them one by one. Similarly, Amazfit GTR 4 and GTS 4 can track over 150 exercise modes. And we found their built-in GPS to be pretty fantastic too.

Both these smartwatches run on Amazfit’s latest Zepp OS 2.0 platform. Even though it’s not as capable or feature-rich as Apple’s watchOS or Google and Samsung’s WearOS, Zepp OS 2.0 offers a fantastic balance between a smooth, snappy software experience and nice battery life. This time, you can also install a handful of useful mini-apps from Amazfit’s app store. And the one we found to be the most useful is called “Notify for Maps”, which is essentially a watered-down version of Google Maps.

Another notable addition to the GTR 4 and GTS 4 is Bluetooth phone calls. This feature was limited to just the “Pro” model last time, but we’re glad Amazfit didn’t make the same mistake here. Having said that, the actual call quality itself could’ve been somewhat better. Besides all this, these smartwatches are quite comfortable to put on and have an excellent AMOLED display as well.

Amazfit GTR 4 and GTS 4 Specifications:

• Body: Aluminum alloy frame
  • GTR 4: 46 x 46 x 10.6 mm, 34 gm
  • GTS 4: 42.7 x 36.5 x 9.9 mm, 27 gm
• Strap: 22mm universal (GTR 4), 20mm universal (GTS 4)
• Color Options: Black, Brown, Grey, White, Pink
• Display: Tempered glass, anti-fingerprint coating
  • GTR 4: 1.43-inch AMOLED panel
  • GTS 4: 1.75-inch AMOLED panel
• Durability: 5 ATM water resistant
• Chipset: Unspecified
• Software: Zepp OS
• Sensors: BioTracker 4.0 PPG biometric (blood oxygen, 4PD + 2LED), Acceleration, Ambient light, Barometer, Geomagnetic, Gyroscope, GPS (6 system positioning)
• Phone Calls: Yes (built-in microphone and speaker)
• Sports Mode: 150+ exercise modes
• Battery:
  • GTR 4: 475mAh (Up to 14 days)
  • GTS 4: 300mAh (Up to 8 days)
• Companion App: Zepp (Android | iOS)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 30,999
• Read our Amazfit GTR 4 and GTS 4 review
• Watch our Amazfit GTR 4 and GTS 4 review
• Buy Amazfit GTR 4 here
• Buy Amazfit GTS 4 here

Also consider the Amazfit GTR 3 and GTS 3

Despite all their impressive feature set, if you’d rather save some money on the last-gen Amazfit GTR 3 and Amazfit GTS 3, then that’s perfectly fine too. Their health and fitness tracking abilities are plenty reliable for the most part. And as I mentioned earlier, you’re actually getting better battery life here compared to the newer Amazfit smartwatches.

Amazfit GTR 3 and GTS 3 Specifications:

• Body: Aluminum alloy frame
  • GTR 4: 45.8 x 45.8 x 10.8 mm, 32 gm
  • GTS 4: 42.4 x 36 x 8.8 mm, 24.4 gm
• Strap: 22mm universal (GTR 3), 20mm universal (GTS 3)
• Color Options: Black, Grey, White, Rose
• Display: Tempered glass, anti-fingerprint coating
  • GTR 4: 1.39-inch AMOLED panel
  • GTS 4: 1.75-inch AMOLED panel
• Durability: 5 ATM water resistant
• Chipset: Unspecified
• Software: Zepp OS
• Sensors: BioTracker 3.0 PPG biometric (blood oxygen, 6PD + 2LED), Acceleration, Ambient light, Barometer, Geomagnetic, Gyroscope, GPS (with Glonass, Galileo, BDS, QZSS)
• Phone Calls: No
• Sports Mode: 150 exercise modes
• Battery:
  • GTR 4: 450mAh (Up to 21 days)
  • GTS 4: 250mAh (Up to 12 days)
• Companion App: Zepp (Android | iOS)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 22,499
• Read our Amazfit GTR 3 and GTS 3 review
• Watch our Amazfit GTR 3 and GTS 3 review
• Buy Amazfit GTR 3 here
• Buy Amazfit GTS 3 here

6. Huawei Watch GT 3 series

Another strong contender in our list of best smartwatches in Nepal is the Huawei Watch GT 3 series. Following the US ban, the company has been focusing more on IoT products rather than on smartphones here. And the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro is the company’s most recent smartwatch to launch in Nepal.

Its circular dial makes for a classic and elegant look and the body is made entirely of metal which is complemented by stainless steel frames. On the right frame, there’s a crown with a customizable button beneath it. Available in either 43mm or 46mm variants, the Watch GT 3 Pro accepts either 20 or 22mm straps. However, only the 46mm variant is available in Nepal. And for swimmers in mind, Huawei has also certified Watch GT 3 Pro with 5 ATM and IP68 certification.

Upfront, there is a 1.43-inch AMOLED panel with Sapphire glass on the 46mm model—while the 42 mm variant hosts a slightly smaller 1.32-inch display instead. As the perk of an AMOLED screen, it supports Always on display while the brightness is also enough for indoors as well as outdoors. There’s an auto-brightness feature too, but we found it to be not as flawless as we expected.

All-things Huawei

When it comes to watch faces, there are over hundreds of options to choose albeit there is no way to customize it to your preference. It runs on Huawei’s own HarmonyOS 2.0 and is powered by an Arm Cortex-M processor.

While in-house Harmony OS may deliver better optimization, the lack of Google service makes for a slightly incomplete experience. For downloading third-party apps and such, one has to rely on Huawei’s App Gallery—but there aren’t many of them, whether that’s watch faces or fitness-related apps. You can also make or receive calls through the watch itself—thanks to the built-in speaker and microphone. But there’s no dialer to manually enter the number.

In terms of health and fitness features, it supports blood oxygen, heart rate, and sleep monitoring while the built-in GPS lets you trail your routes without requiring a smartphone. Finally, the Watch GT 3 Pro delivers exceptional battery life with 14 days of backup with continuous SpO2, heart-rate monitoring, and other features turned on. In limited markets (excluding Nepal), it also supports ECG measurements.

Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro (46mm) Specifications:

• Body: 45.9 x 45.9 x 11 mm, 42.6 gm, Titanium frame
• Strap: Black fluoroelastomer, Grey leather, Titanium (22mm universal)
• Color Options: Titanium
• Display: 1.43-inch AMOLED panel, Always-on display, Sapphire glass
• Durability: 5 ATM + IP68 rated
• Chipset: Arm Cortex-M
• Software: Huawei HarmonyOS 2.0
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Optical heart rate, Temperature, GPS (with Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS)
• Phone Calls: Yes (built-in microphone and speaker)
• Sports Mode: 100+ exercise modes
• Battery: 530mAh (Up to 14 days)
• Companion App: Huawei Health (Android, HarmonyOS | iOS)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 47,990
• Read our Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro review
• Watch our Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro review
• Buy Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro here

What about the regular Huawei Watch GT 3?

But if you can settle with slightly less premium build quality, battery life, and a couple of health and fitness tracking features, then the regular Huawei Watch GT 3 is also one of the best smartwatches available in Nepal right now. Like its Pro sibling, this guy is available in the larger 46mm case too. It runs on Huawei’s own HarmonyOS 2.0 platform and it can track over 100 sports modes.

Huawei Watch GT 3 (46mm) Specifications:

• Body: 45.9 x 45.9 x 11 mm, 42.6 gm, Stainless steel frame
• Strap: Black fluoroelastomer, White leather, Gold Milanese (22mm universal)
• Color Options: Black, White, Gold
• Display: 1.43-inch AMOLED panel, Always-on display
• Durability: 5 ATM water resistant
• Chipset: Arm Cortex-M
• Software: Huawei HarmonyOS 2.0
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Air pressure, Geomagnetic, Gyroscope, Optical heart rate, Temperature, GPS (with Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS)
• Phone Calls: Yes (built-in microphone and speaker)
• Sports Mode: 100+ exercise modes
• Battery: 455mAh (Up to 14 days)
• Companion App: Huawei Health (Android, HarmonyOS | iOS)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 36,990
• Read our Huawei Watch GT 3 review
• Watch our Huawei Watch GT 3 review
• Buy Huawei Watch GT 3 here

5. Amazfit T-Rex Ultra

And at number 5 position on our list of best smartwatches in Nepal is the newly launched Amazfit T-Rex Ultra. It’s actually pretty similar to the T-Rex 2 above despite what their price difference may suggest. For reference, while the T-Rex Ultra goes for a whopping NPR 69,000, the Amazfit T-Rex 2 costs almost 2.5x less. And the only way the Ultra tries to justify its price is through its premium build quality and a few additional sports modes.

For example, the T-Rex Ultra gets a more durable 316L stainless steel bezel, back panel, bridge, and buttons; alongside a polymer alloy middle frame. Whereas the T-Rex 2 has an all-polymer alloy build quality. But this use of heavier, more premium build materials also means the T-Rex Ultra is quite heavy at 89 grams! So if you have small hands or are not used to heavy smartwatches, the Amazfit T-Rex Ultra is a definite no-go.

Although this smartwatch does have adjustable lugs for a comfortable fit, its weight might ultimately be a dealbreaker for many. Anyway, unlike T-Rex 2, the T-Rex Ultra also has an AI-powered “Zepp Coach”. With this, you can get personalized training plans and guidance to improve your form. Similarly, it brings a few additional sports modes too. Including indoor/outdoor freediving, spearfishing, and skydiving.

For extreme sports enthusiasts

And unlike T-Rex 2, it also has EN 13319 and ISO 6245 certifications. So even though both of them are 10 ATM rated to survive against 100 meters of atmospheric pressure, only the Ultra can actually trace your freediving progress up to 30 meters deep. Other than this, it also has dual-band GPS (L1+L5) like T-Rex 2 for more accurate location tracking even in dense areas, whereas you can even import route files into the smartwatch.

The T-Rex Ultra pretty much has got everything else in common with T-Rex 2. Like a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with 326 PPI pixel density. It also accepts a 22mm universal strap, and you get a silicone-made one with a pin buckle style by default. Software-wise, the T-Rex Ultra runs on Amazfit’s own Zepp OS 2.0 platform. And even though it’s not as versatile or feature-rich as WearOS or Apple’s WatchOS, it’s pretty great nonetheless.

And Amazfit has even managed to offer a few third-party app support in Zepp OS 2.0. As expected, the T-Rex Ultra has got all the health and fitness tracking side of things covered. Whereas its massive 500mAh battery is rated to last up to 20 days in regular usage, which is 4 days less than T-Rex 2. Still, for such an expensive smartwatch, the Amazfit T-Rex Ultra doesn’t support Bluetooth calling.

Amazfit T-Rex Ultra Specifications:

• Body: 47.3 x 47.3 x 13.45 mm, 89 grams (with strap), Polymer alloy frame
• Strap: Silicone material (22mm universal)
• Color Options: Abyss Black, Sahara
• Display: 1.39-inch OLED panel, 454 x 454 pixels, Always-on display
• Durability: 10 ATM water resistant, EN 13319, MIL-STD-810G compliant
• Chipset: Unspecified
• Software: Zepp OS 2.0
• Sensors: BioTracker PPG biometric (blood oxygen), Acceleration, Ambient light, Barometer, Geomagnetic, Gyroscope, GPS (L1+L5, 6 system positioning)
• Phone Calls: No
• Sports Mode: 160+ exercise modes
• Battery: 500mAh (Up to 20 days)
• Companion App: Zepp (Android | iOS)
• Price in Nepal: NPR 69,000
• Buy Amazfit T-Rex Ultra here

4. Apple Watch Series 8 and Watch Series 7

The next entry in our list of best smartwatches in Nepal is the Apple Watch Series 8. It’s the successor to the Apple Watch Series 7 which is still available in Nepal and is still one of the best smartwatches, by the way. However, it does not bring any major upgrades to its predecessor. Therefore, Apple’s latest iterations have failed to ignite sufficient excitement among consumers; although it’s still a very capable smartwatch. Is this what suffering from success looks like?

Anyway, Watch Series 8 is available at 41mm and 45mm (the same as Series 7). But unlike its predecessor, you won’t find it with a titanium casing—it’s either aluminum or stainless steel all the way. As for the color options, this smartwatch is available in Starlight, Silver, Midnight, (PRODUCT)RED, Graphite, and Gold finishes.

Apart from this, it is also IP6X dustproof and WR50 certified against water damage up to 50 meters. In terms of display, the Apple Watch Series 8 has the same-old Retina OLED touchscreen with up to 1000 nits of peak brightness. Thus, outdoor visibility is absolutely no worry here.

But the display protection material on the aluminum and stainless steel variant is quite different. You see, while the aluminum variant is layered with Ion-X glass, the stainless steel models get much tougher sapphire crystal glass instead. So you know which one to get if long-term durability is a big concern.

Few upgrades

Among the few new upgrades on the Watch Series 8 is its processor. It is powered by the new dual-core S8 chip, which is reportedly 20% faster than the S7 chip on its predecessor. As for software, it boots on watchOS 9 which introduces a bunch of features, including improved sleep tracking and a new “Medications” app. Apart from the chipset, this smartwatch can now detect car crashes as well. And when it does, the watch will automatically send alerts to emergency services and your emergency contacts with your current location data.

There are also a couple of new temperature sensors this time. And according to Apple, these can help with better sleep tracking by analyzing your body temperature throughout the night. Whereas Watch Series 8’s temperature sensors offer deeper insights into menstrual cycle tracking too. Besides this, it brings all the other health and fitness tracking features like heart rate, blood oxygen, ECG readings, and more. But battery life still remains somewhat of a headache here since this smartwatch is rated to last up to 18 hours only under normal usage.

Apple Watch Series 8 Specifications:

• Body: Aluminum / Stainless steel frame
  • 41mm: 41 x 35 x 10.7mm, 32 gm
  • 45mm: 45 x 38 x 10.7mm, 38.8 gm
• Strap: Solo Loop, Sport band
• Color Options: Starlight, Silver, Midnight, (PRODUCT)RED, Graphite, Gold
• Display: 1.61 / 1.77-inch OLED panel, Always-on display, Ion-X / Sapphire crystal glass
• Durability: IP6X + WR50 certified
• Chipset: Apple S8 SiP, W3 wireless chip, U1 (Ultra Wideband) chip
• Software: watchOS 9.0 (upgradeable)
• Sensors: 3rd generation optical heart rate, Electrical heart rate, High-G accelerometer, Temperature, Gyroscope, Ambient light, Always-on altimeter, GPS (with Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS)
• Phone Calls: Yes (built-in microphone and speaker)
• Battery: mAh unspecified (Up to 18 hours)
• Companion App: N/A
• Price in Nepal:
  • Watch Series 7: From NPR 45,499
  • Watch Series 8: From NPR 75,499
• Buy Apple Watch Series 7 here

3. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series

Samsung makes great smartwatches. So it should come as no surprise when I say that last year’s Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro are still some of the best smartwatches you could find in Nepal. The Watch 5 lineup builds on the success of 2021’s Watch 4(s) by adding a couple of iterative, but useful upgrades. Unfortunately, the beloved physical bezel is abandoned in the Watch 5 series.

Instead, both the Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro feature a digital bezel for quicker navigation through the UI. But the Pro model makes it somewhat easier to use the digital bezel because of its raised edges. The Watch 5 Pro is also the more powerful of the two in multiple ways. First and foremost, its massive 590mAh battery is rated to last up to 80 hours under normal usage. And even with a fairly heavy usage pattern, the Watch 5 Pro lasted us about 2 and a half days.

Improved charging speed

The charging speed is twice as fast as its predecessor(s). On the Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro, you can get a workday’s worth of battery life with just 30 minutes of charge. Other than this, the Watch 5 Pro lets you import a GPX file of your route for turn-by-turn navigation via Google Maps too.

This is further complemented by the “Track Back” feature which gives you directions to your original route without having to memorize anything by yourself. The Watch 5 Pro even ships with a D-Buckle Sport band by default. And I must say that it looks a lot sleeker than the usual sport band on the standard Galaxy Watch 5. Even in terms of durability, the Watch 5 Pro has a tougher Titanium case whereas the Watch 5 features Samsung’s Armor Aluminum case.

Up front, you’re looking at either a 1.2 or 1.4″ Super AMOLED display here. Both of them are protected by Sapphire crystal glass, which Samsung claims is significantly more robust than the Gorilla Glass DX/DX+ solution on the Watch 4 lineup. Besides, the Watch 5 lineup is powered by the same Exynos W920 chip with 1.5GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.

They run on the Wear OS 3.5 platform (with One UI Watch 4.5) on top and Samsung also promises 4 years of software updates for these smartwatches. As for health tracking, there aren’t many upgrades from the Watch 4. The Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro support 24-hour heart rate and stress monitoring, alongside sleep, body composition analysis, and more. They are equipped with an infrared skin temperature for better health screening (including improved sleep tracking).

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series Specifications:

• Body: Armor aluminum / Titanium frame
  • Watch 5 (40mm): 40.4 x 39.3 x 9.8mm, 28.7 gm
  • Watch 5 Pro (44mm): 44.4 x 43.3 x 9.8mm, 33.5 gm
  • Watch 5 Pro (45mm): 45.4 x 45.4 x 10.5mm, 46.5 gm
• Strap: Sport or D-Buckle Sport band (20mm universal)
• Color Options: Graphite, Silver, Pink gold, Black Titanium, Gray Titanium
• Display: 1.2 / 1.4-inch AMOLED panel, Sapphire crystal glass, Always-on display
• Durability: 5ATM + IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810H compliant
• Chipset: Samsung Exynos W920 (5nm)
• Software: Wear OS 3.5 Powered by Samsung (with One UI Watch 4.5)
• Sensors: Samsung BioActive Sensor, Temperature, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Light, GPS (with Glonass, Beidou, Galileo)
• Phone Calls: Yes (built-in microphone and speaker)
• Sports Mode: 95 exercise modes
• Battery: 284/410mAh (Watch 5), 590mAh (Watch 5 Pro)
• Companion App: Galaxy Wearable (Android)
• Price in Nepal: 
  • Watch 5: NPR 39,999 (40mm) | NPR 44,999 (44mm)
  • Watch 5 Pro: NPR 64,999 (45mm)
• Read our Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series review
• Watch our Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series review
• Buy Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 here
• Buy Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro here

However, if you’d rather save up some money for the last-gen Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (review), then that’s perfectly fine as well. Not to mention, the Classic model even retains the aforementioned physical rotating bezel. But our sources tell us that these smartwatches are running thin in the market so you’re gonna have to hurry up.

2. Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Series

But before we get to the best of the best, our pick for the runner-up is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic. The Watch 6 series brought back the beloved rotating bezel with the Watch 6 Classic. And with some iterative upgrades here and there, the Watch 6 Series slightly outperforms its predecessor in our ranking.

Despite having pretty similar specs, there are some key differences between the vanilla Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic. For starters, they are made out of different materials and weigh very different. The standard Watch 6 is made out of armor aluminium whereas the Classic is made out of stainless steel. While this does make the latter more durable, it is also heavier at nearly twice the weight (52/59 grams vs. 28/33 grams). It is also more expensive and doesn’t offer a smaller size than 43mm. On the other hand, the Watch 6 is relatively more affordable and offers a 40mm variant. But again, if you want a bigger watch, you’re gonna have to shell out for the Watch 6 Classic.

Iterative Upgrades

Though there aren’t groundbreaking changes, we can still see some nice-to-have features, like bigger screens. The newer Watch 6 series smartwatches feature anywhere from 15-20% larger displays when compared to their predecessors. The 40mm Watch 6 and 43mm Watch 6 Classic have a 1.3″ screen whereas the larger 44mm Watch 6 and 47mm Watch 6 Classic have a 1.5″ one. Regardless of the size, both are ‘Always On’ super AMOLED panels capable of hitting up to 2000 nits of brightness and protected by the same sapphire crystal glass. And just like last year’s smartwatches, the new Watch 6 and Watch 6 classic charge super fast and offer all day’s worth of juice with a quick 30-minute charge.

The watches are powered by the newer Exynos W930 chipset. It is a dual-core processor with two Cortex A55 cores clocked at 1.4GHz. Pair that with slightly more RAM (2GB vs. 1.5GB previously), and the watches are even faster and more capable than before.

They run on Wear OS 4 with Samsung’s OneUI 5 on top. And just like their predecessors,  they will get 4 years of software updates. The health tracking is pretty much the same with some minor updates here and there. They have the same sensors including a 3-in-1 Bio-Active sensor (BIA for body composition + Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart Signal) and a skin temperature sensor. Features include real-time heart rate monitoring, SpO2, stress tracking, women’s health features, blood pressure, and skin temperature monitoring. Samsung has improved sleep monitoring on the new smartwatches with detailed analysis and sleep coach. There’s improved fall detection and a new irregular heartbeat notification on the Watch 6 smartwatches.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series Specifications:

• Body: Armor aluminum / Stainless Steel frame
  • Watch 6 (40mm):39.3 x 40.4 x 9 mm, 28.7 gm
  • Watch 6 (44mm): 43.3 x 44.4 x 9 mm, 33.3 gm
  • Watch 6 Classic (44mm): 42.5 x 42.5 x 10.9 mm, 52 gm
  • Watch 6 Classic (44mm): 46.35 x 46.5 x 10.9 mm, 59 gm
• Strap: 20mm (M/L)
• Color Options: Graphite, Black, Silver
• Display: 1.3 / 1.5-inch AMOLED panel, Sapphire crystal glass, Always-on display
• Durability: 5ATM + IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810H compliant
• Chipset: Samsung Exynos W930 (5nm)
• Software: Wear OS 4 Powered by Samsung (with One UI Watch 5)
• Sensors: Samsung BioActive Sensor, Temperature, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Light, GPS (with Glonass, Beidou, Galileo)
• Phone Calls: Yes (built-in microphone and speaker)
• Sports Mode: 100+ exercise modes
• Battery:
  • 40/43mm: 300mAh
  • 44/47mm: 425mAh
• Companion App: Galaxy Wearable (Android)
• Price in Nepal: 
  • Watch 6: NPR 44,999 (44mm)
  • Watch 6 Classic: NPR 64,999 (47mm)
• Buy Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (44mm) here
• Buy Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (47mm) here

All that being said, since there’s not much extra to tempt the extra cash, you are perfectly sane for thinking of picking up the last-gen Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (review).

1. Apple Watch Ultra

And our top pick in this list of best smartwatches in Nepal is the Apple Watch Ultra. There’s no sugarcoating it—this is a ridiculously overpowered smartwatch and it’s simply an overkill for most wearable enthusiasts. But if you’re into extreme outdoor sports and want the very best that Apple has to offer, the Watch Ultra is about as good as it gets.

Okay, since this thing is geared toward outdoor sports enthusiasts, durable build quality is pretty much a given. Unlike basically every other Apple Watch so far, the Ultra gets a flat display which is much less prone to impact damage. This big 49mm case is made out of corrosion-resistant titanium while the watch’s base gets ceramic and sapphire build material.

Besides this, the iconic rotating crown and the side button has also been reimagined for the Apple Watch Ultra. And it has an additional “Action” button on the left frame that can be customized to trigger different shortcuts or apps with a simple click. Similarly, this smartwatch is IP6X dust-sealed, MIL-STD-810H certified, and WR100 water resistant for up to 100 meters. So yeah, as far as smartwatch durability goes, this thing ticks all the boxes.

Dual-frequency GPS

Okay, let’s talk about its health and fitness tracking abilities now. As I said before, pro endurance athletes will be the ones to make the most out of the Apple Watch Ultra. And its dual-frequency L1 and L5 GPS support is definitely among the most impressive features of this smartwatch. We tested it against Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and yeah, the Apple Watch Ultra was able to trail our route in the dense urban routes of Kathmandu much more accurately.

And this has also been complemented with some helpful features like “Compass Waypoints” and “Backtrack” so that you can navigate your hiking route much easier. Moreover, Apple Watch Ultra’s health monitoring ability doesn’t leave much room for complaint either. It can do everything from heart rate, sleep, and stress, to SpO2 tracking—while the onboard temperature sensor gives advanced insight into women’s cycle tracking and ovulation estimates.

The Apple Watch Ultra also brings a bunch of safety features, including car crash detection. It even has a loud 86dB siren that you can trigger to alert people near you in case of an emergency. Other than this, the Watch Ultra’s battery backup is equally impressive. Although it’s not on the same level as Amazfit or Huawei smartwatches above, it will easily last around 3 days under regular usage—which is almost twice as more compared to a regular Apple Watch.

Apple Watch Ultra Specifications:

• Body: 49 x 44 x 14.4 mm, 61.3 grams (with strap), Titanium case
• Strap: Alpine Loop, Trail Loop, Ocean Band
• Color Options: Silver
• Display: 1.92-inch OLED panel, 410 x 502 pixels, Sapphire crystal glass
• Durability: WR100 + IP68 rated, EN 13319, MIL-STD-810H compliant
• Chipset: Apple S8 SiP, W3 wireless chip, U1 (Ultra Wideband) chip
• Software: watchOS 9.0 (upgradeable)
• Sensors: Ambient light, Always-on altimeter, Compass, Blood oxygen (SpO2), Electrical heart, Third-generation optical heart, High-g accelerometer, High dynamic range gyroscope, Water temperature, Depth gauge, GPS (L1+L5)
• Phone Calls: Yes (built-in three-microphone array and dual speakers)
• Sports Mode: 50+ exercise modes
• Battery: 542mAh (Up to 36 hours)
• Companion App: N/A
• Price in Nepal: NPR 147,999
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