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What Phones Are Compatible with Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic works with Android phones running Android 10 or higher. It does not work with iPhone.


Quick Compatibility Check

Phone TypeCompatible?
Samsung Galaxy✅ Full (best experience)
Other Android✅ Yes (most features)
iPhone❌ No

Requirements

RequirementSpecification
Operating SystemAndroid 10 or higher
RAM1.5GB or more
BluetoothVersion 4.0+
Google Play ServicesRequired

Check your Android version: Phone Settings About phone Android version


Samsung vs Non-Samsung Phones

FeatureSamsung PhoneOther Android
Samsung Pay✅ Full❌ Use Google Wallet
SmartThings✅ Enhanced✅ Basic
Camera control✅ Full⚠️ Limited
Find My Mobile✅ Yes❌ No
Samsung Health sync✅ Auto✅ Yes
Core watch features✅ Full✅ Full

Confirmed working Android phones: Google Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, Motorola, Sony Xperia, Nothing Phone, Nokia, Asus, Realme — any Android 10+ device with Google Play Services.


iPhone Compatibility

The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic does not work with iPhone. WearOS requires Android. There is no iOS Galaxy Wearable app.

Alternatives for iPhone users: Apple Watch (native), Garmin watches (cross-platform), Fitbit (cross-platform).


Switching Phones

To pair with a new phone:

  1. Back up watch in Galaxy Wearable app
  2. Factory reset watch
  3. Set up with new phone
  4. Restore backup during setup

Health data stays in Samsung Health cloud, so it transfers between phones.


See Also: How to Connect|Not Pairing Fix|What Apps Available