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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
Notifications✅✅View 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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