What Phones Are Compatible with Galaxy Watch 7
The Galaxy Watch 7 works with Android phones running Android 10 or higher. Samsung Galaxy phones with One UI 6.1+ get full Galaxy AI features. It does not work with iPhone.
Quick Compatibility Check
| Phone Type | Compatible? | Galaxy AI? |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy | ✅ Full | ✅ Full |
| Other Android | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Limited |
| iPhone | ❌ No | ❌ No |
Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 or higher |
| RAM | 1.5GB or more |
| Google Play Services | Required |
For Full Galaxy AI: Samsung Galaxy phone with One UI 6.1+, Samsung Account signed in.
Samsung vs Non-Samsung Phones
| Feature | Samsung Phone | Other Android |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy AI | ✅ Full | ⚠️ Limited |
| Samsung Pay | ✅ Yes | ❌ Use Google Wallet |
| SmartThings | ✅ Enhanced | ✅ Basic |
| Core features | ✅ Full | ✅ Full |
Galaxy AI Requires Samsung Phone
Full Galaxy AI features — predictive health alerts, AI sleep coaching, smart recommendations — require a Samsung Galaxy phone with One UI 6.1+. Core watch features work with any Android 10+ phone.
iPhone Compatibility
The Galaxy Watch 7 does not work with iPhone. WearOS requires Android. There is no iOS Galaxy Wearable app.
Alternatives for iPhone users: Apple Watch (native), Garmin (cross-platform), Fitbit (cross-platform).
See Also: How to Connect|Not Pairing Fix|What Is Galaxy AI