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What Phones are Compatible with Galaxy Watch 6?

The Galaxy Watch 6 works with Android phones running Android 8.0 or higher. Samsung phones unlock additional exclusive features.


Requirements

  • Android 8.0 (Oreo) or higher
  • 1.5GB RAM minimum
  • Galaxy Wearable app from Google Play Store
  • Bluetooth enabled

Feature Comparison

FeatureSamsung PhoneOther AndroidiPhone
Basic tracking⚠️ Limited
NotificationsView only
Reply to messages
ECG
Blood Pressure
Body Composition
Google apps
Samsung Pay
Google Wallet

Samsung Phones (Best Experience)

All features available including ECG, blood pressure, body composition, SmartThings, and full Samsung Health integration.

Recommended: Galaxy S21-S24, Z Fold/Flip series, Galaxy A52-A54+


Non-Samsung Android

Core features work: fitness tracking, notifications, Google apps, GPS, music playback.

Limited: ECG, blood pressure, body composition (Samsung-exclusive)

Works well: Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Motorola, OPPO


iPhone (Limited)

Basic notifications, fitness tracking, and heart rate work. Most advanced features unavailable.

Recommendation: iPhone users should consider Apple Watch instead.


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