Top smartwatches you can buy in the Philippines

Aside from smartphones, we’re also getting plenty of new smartwatches this year from different brands, these wearables pack new technology and come with different designs and prices. So, if you’re looking for something new to put on your wrist, check out the list below.

Author’s note: Listed below are smartwatches that were launched or released in the Philippines in 2019.

Huawei Watch GT2

First, we have the Huawei Watch GT2, which was announced in September along with the Huawei Mate 30 series. As the name suggests, it’s the successor of the Watch GT from last year. It comes with a 1.39-inch curved AMOLED display, Kirin A1 chip, heart rate sensor, air pressure sensor, GPS, Bluetooth 5.1, water resistance, and a battery that can last up to 14 days. The 46mm smartwatch comes in two models: Black Fluoroelastomer Strap for PHP 10,990USD 187INR 15,876EUR 178CNY 1,364, and Brown Leather Strap for PHP 13,990USD 238INR 20,210EUR 227CNY 1,736.

Apple Watch Series 5

Apple’s newest smartwatch, the Watch Series 5, was announced in September along with the iPhone 11 series. It runs on WatchOS 6 and sports a chassis made from recycled aluminum material, Always-On Retina display, heart rate monitor, noise alert, menstrual cycle tracking, compass, water resistance, ECG, and GPS. It comes in two modes: 40mm for PHP 23,990USD 409INR 34,656EUR 389CNY 2,977, and 44mm for PHP 25,990USD 443INR 37,545EUR 422CNY 3,225.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2

Next, we have Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active2, which was announced in August. This Tizen-powered smartwatch packs a Super AMOLED display, Exynos 9110 chipset, heart rate monitor, ECG, WiFi, NFC, Barometer, GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, IP68 rating, and Gorilla Glass DX+ protection. It comes in three models: 40mm and 44mm aluminum for PHP 13,990USD 238INR 20,210EUR 227CNY 1,736 and PHP 16,990USD 290INR 24,544EUR 276CNY 2,108, respectively, and a 44mm stainless steel for PHP 19,990USD 341INR 28,878EUR 324CNY 2,481.

Garmin

Garmin has plenty of smartwatches introduced this year, and the models vary depending on how serious you are when it comes to fitness tracking:

If you’re outdoorsy, there’s the rugged Garmin Instinct for PHP 19,995USD 341INR 28,885EUR 325CNY 2,481.

If you’re into running, there’s the Forerunner series:
• Forerunner 45 – PHP 12,595USD 215INR 18,195EUR 204CNY 1,563
• Forerunner 245, 245 Music – PHP 24,595USD 419INR 35,530EUR 399CNY 3,052
• Forerunner 945 – PHP 42,995USD 733INR 62,111EUR 698CNY 5,336

If you want something more stylish, there’s the new Venu for PHP 23,595USD 402INR 34,085EUR 383CNY 2,928, vivomove 3 for PHP 16,595USD 283INR 23,973EUR 269CNY 2,059, and vivoactive 4 for PHP 21,595USD 368INR 31,196EUR 350CNY 2,680.

But if you want something really premium, there’s the Fenix 6 line, which includes the Fenix 6S for PHP 40,995USD 699INR 59,221EUR 665CNY 5,087 and the Fenix 6X Pro Solar for PHP 78,995USD 1,346INR 114,116EUR 1,282CNY 9,803.

Honor Watch Magic

Honor has also launched its new smartwatch in the Philippines in the form of the Watch Magic. It’s a sporty type of wearable that features an AMOLED screen, heart rate monitor, GPS, barometer, sleep monitor, wireless charging, and a body made from 316L stainless steel. Despite the features and premium looks, it is the most affordable smartwatch in the list for PHP 7,490USD 128INR 10,820EUR 122CNY 930.

Fitbit Versa 2

Fitbit’s new smartwatch, the Versa 2, also arrived in the Philippines. It sports an AMOLED display, aluminum watch case, heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, built-in microphone, altimeter, water resistance, Spotify controls, and Amazon Alexa integration. The Fitbit Versa 2 is priced at PHP 12,890USD 220INR 18,621EUR 209CNY 1,600.

Amazfit GTR

Amazfit wearables are available in the Philippines for a while now, and one of the newest entries is the Amazfit GTR. It features an AMOLED display, GPS, heart rate monitor, Bluetooth 5.0, water resistance, 12 sport modes, and a battery life that can last up to 24 days. The Amazfit GTR (47mm) is available at authorized Mi Stores for PHP 9,995USD 170INR 14,439EUR 162CNY 1,240.

And that sums it up. Do you fancy any of these smartwatches? Let us know in the comments below.