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Smartwatches have been evolving rapidly over the last few years, gaining more functionality and becoming smarter with each new generation. Since they are now an important part of fitness and activity tracking, one of the features that has become essential is built-in GPS.
Smartwatches with GPS allow you to track your location and pace in real-time, giving you an accurate presentation of how your workouts are shaping up. In addition to this, it also shows a map of your workout if you are jogging or walking.
To help you decide which smartwatch to buy, we have curated a list of some of the best smartwatches with GPS support available in India.
How we do our research
Our ranking criteria
We consider each smartwatch’s design, features offered, activity tracking offered, its durability and more. We also consider the smartwatch’s battery life and charging speed.
Things to look for while buying
Before purchasing a smartwatch, you need to make sure that the watch is equipped with GPS. You should also consider if you are looking for a watch that offers LTE support or calling support.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is the latest smartwatch from Samsung and offers a premium experience. It features a 1.4-inch Super AMOLED always-on display with sapphire crystal glass. It comes with an optical heart rate tracker, sleep tracker, body composition analysis and more. It is powered by a 590mAh battery and offers fast charging support. The watch offers accurate tracking and is a great option for professionals.
The Apple Watch Series 8 is the latest premium offering from Apple. It comes with an always-on retina display and is equipped with the company’s S8 SiP. It comes with a crack-resistant display and offers IP6X dust resistance. It comes with IP6X water resistance, allowing you to track your calories burned while swimming. It offers a heart rate sensor, blood oxygen tracker, temperature sensing and also comes with ECG support. It allows you to call and send messages without having to remove your phone.
The Amazfit T-Rex 2 comes in a sporty form factor with a 1.39-inch HD AMOLED display with an always-on color screen. It supports five global navigation systems, blood oxygen monitoring, heart rate monitoring, and sleep tracking. It is water-resistant up to 100 meters, and comes with over 100 sports modes, allowing you to track a wide range of activities. This smartwatch is a great option if you want a feature-packed device that looks and feels sturdy.
The Fossil Gen 6 is a stunning looking smartwatch and comes with a stainless-steel band. It runs on Wear OS and includes a wide range of fitness tracking features like GPS for distance tracking, a heart rate monitor and a microphone so you can take voice calls. The Google Fit integration allows you to monitor your fitness activities on an Android smartphone or iPhone. It is one of the most premium looking smartwatches out there thanks to the stainless-steel band and the circular design.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 features a circular 1.4-inch Super AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass DX protection and is powered by an Exynos 9110 chipset. It features an accelerometer, heart rate sensor, gyroscope and offers 8GB of internal storage. It uses red LED and infrared rays to measure your SpO2 levels, allowing you to monitor the oxygen saturation in your bloodstream. It comes with fall detection functionality that sends an SOS to your emergency contacts.
The Fitbit Versa 3 boasts a 6-day battery life which can be helpful if you remain outdoors for long periods. The built-in GPS allows you to track your running, biking, hiking and other outdoor activities in real-time, letting you monitor your pace and distance. It comes with Amazon Alexa built-in and gets an upgrade in terms of sleep tracking features when compared to the original Versa. You can also track your blood oxygen levels and get customized training programs with a subscription service. It is a battery champion and is rated to last for 6 days on a single charge.
The Apple Watch Series 7 is the latest premium offering from Apple. It comes with an always-on retina display and is equipped with the company’s S6 SiP. It comes with a crack-resistant display and offers IP6X dust resistance. It comes with WR50 water resistance, allowing you to track your calories burned while swimming. It offers a heart rate sensor, blood oxygen tracker and also comes with ECG support. It allows you to call and send messages without having to remove your phone.
The Amazfit GTS2 Mini Smart Watch features a 1.55-inch AMOLED display with customizable watch faces. It allows you to monitor your blood oxygen levels and comes with a heart rate sensor. The built-in GPS allows you to track your activity in real-time, instead of relying on approximate location data. It comes with sleep quality monitoring, stress monitoring and offers over 70 sports modes. It comes with 5 ATM water resistance, allowing you to use it while swimming. It offers a battery life of up to 21 days on a single charge.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is amongst the best options if you have an Android smartphone, but it works well with an iPhone as well. It comes loaded with fitness tracking features and a range of modes suited for different workout regimes. Its circular design also helps it blend better when compared to square-shaped smartwatches. The built-in GPS allows you to accurately track your running, cycling and other outdoor activities. It comes in two sizes – 40mm and 44mm and includes GPS, heart rate monitor and support for 4G LTE at a slight premium.
The Amazfit GTR 2e is a good option if you are looking for a circular smartwatch that offers good performance. It comes with Alexa built-in and allows you to set alarms, check the score, check the weather and more using voice commands. It features a 1.39-inch AMOLED display and offers over 50 watch faces and 40 always-on display options. The watch offers heart rate tracking, blood oxygen saturation monitoring and more. It comes with over 90 sports modes. The watch offers up to 24 days of battery life on a single charge.
