Can you use an Apple Watch with an Android phone?
Short answer: No. An Apple Watch must be set up and managed with an iPhone, so it does not work as a normal smartwatch with an Android phone. If you use Android, pick a watch built for it. Several models match Apple Watch features such as ECG, eSIM and GPS.
Last verified September 26, 2026.
Why it does not work
Apple Watch setup, updates, apps and most features run through the iPhone and Apple's account system. There is no supported way to pair one to an Android phone. Workarounds are unofficial, limited and unreliable, so we do not recommend them.
What to buy instead
Look for a watch that works with Android and covers what you wanted from an Apple Watch: - Health: ECG, blood oxygen, sleep tracking - Connectivity: eSIM or LTE if you want calls without your phone - Sport: built-in GPS, dual-frequency GNSS - Battery: multi-day models if you charge rarely Check each model's Android support in the table below, not just the brand.
Android-compatible watches with similar features
| Model | Battery (days) | ECG | eSIM | GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Watch 9 | 1.25 | Yes | Yes | Dual-frequency |
| Galaxy Watch Ultra2 | 4 | Yes | Yes | Dual-frequency |
| Huawei Watch 6 | 4.5 | Yes | Yes | Dual-frequency |
| Huawei Watch 6 Pro | 4.5 | Yes | Yes | Dual-frequency |
| Pixel Watch 5 | 1.25 | Yes | Yes | Dual-frequency |
| Galaxy Watch 8 | ~1.2 | Yes | Yes | Dual-frequency |
| Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | ~1.4 | Yes | Yes | Dual-frequency |
| Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) | 2 | Yes | Yes | Dual-frequency |
| Huawei Watch 5 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Dual-frequency |
| Pixel Watch 4 | 1.2 | Yes | Yes | Dual-frequency |
| Galaxy Watch 7 | 1 or less | Yes | Yes | Dual-frequency |
| Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024) | 2 | Yes | Yes | Dual-frequency |
| Pixel Watch 3 | 1 or less | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Galaxy Watch 6 | 1 or less | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Galaxy Watch 6 Classic | 1 or less | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pixel Watch 2 | 1 or less | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Galaxy Watch 5 | 1 or less | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Galaxy Watch 5 Pro | ~3 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pixel Watch (1st gen) | 1 or less | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Galaxy Watch 3 | ~2 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Switching from iPhone to Android
If you move phones, your Apple Watch does not come with you. Plan to replace it, and check that the new watch's app supports your phone's Android version.
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