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 Type | Compatible? |
|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy | ✅ Full (best experience) |
| Other Android | ✅ Yes (most features) |
| iPhone | ❌ No |
Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 or higher |
| RAM | 1.5GB or more |
| Bluetooth | Version 4.0+ |
| Google Play Services | Required |
Check your Android version: Phone Settings About phone Android version
Samsung vs Non-Samsung Phones
| Feature | Samsung Phone | Other 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.
Best Overall Experience
Samsung Galaxy phones provide the best integration with exclusive features like Samsung Pay and enhanced SmartThings. But the watch works fully with any Android 10+ phone — you'll just use Google Wallet instead of Samsung Pay.
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:
- Back up watch in
Galaxy Wearableapp - Factory reset watch
- Set up with new phone
- 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