Best smartwatches under Rs 10,000: Amazfit GTR 2, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic and more

As is the case with most budget smartwatches, you get 100 plus sports modes, step tracking, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking and Period Cycle monitoring. Compatible with the Mi Fitness app, the smartwatch offers 5ATM water resistance and can be used to take calls on the go. However, it misses out on GPS support, meaning you will have to take your smartphone if you want to map your workouts. The Redmi Watch 3 Active (review) can be purchased for Rs 2,499.

Cultsport Forge XR has a durable build with a quirky look. (Express Photo)

Cultsport Forge XR

Sports and fitness brand Cultsport recently launched the Forge XR, a new smartwatch designed for outdoors. The watch has a 1.52-inch Super AMOLED screen that can go up to 700 nits and has a resolution of 466×466. The smartwatch has a robust buildl and can easily handle a few drops. It comes with a barometer, altimeter, compass and also has Strava integration.

It comes with a built-in speaker and microphone and supports a wide range of sport modes. In our review, we noted that the smartwatch offers “fairly accurate tracking”, be it cycling, running or counting steps. The Cultsport Forge XR is priced at Rs 9,999, but you buy it on Amazon for Rs 2,799.

Amazfit GTR 2 comes with 3GB storage. (Image Source: Amazon)

Amazfit GTR 2

The new version of Amazfit’s GTR 2 smartwatch features a 1.39-inch HD AMOLED screen and comes with 3GB of storage. Similar to most smartwatches in the price bracket, you get 90+ sports modes, built-in GPS and 5ATM water resistance, which means you can take it for a swim.

If you are are an outdoor enthusiast looking for a smartwatch that can accurately track all your workouts along with other health metrics like heart rate, sleep, and SpO2 levels, the Amazfir GTR 2 is a good choice, It is currently available on Amazon for Rs 7,999, but you can save some money using bank offers.

The lift to wake feature on the Titan Celestor can be a little buggy at times. (Express Photo)

Titan Celestor

Trying to find a smartwatch that looks good and is easy to use? Check out the Titan Celestor, a smartwatch with an aluminium body and premium look and feel. It looks similar to an analogue timepiece but has all the features of a smartwatch. The smartwatch has a 1.43-inch AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 60Hz.

Apart from standard fitness tracking features like step count, heart rate monitoring and sleep tracking, you get 3ATM water resistance. In our review, we noticed that the smartwatch was pretty accurate when it comes to tracking health metrics but the lift to wake feature was  buggy at times. Those looking for a good looking smartwatch but don’t care about features can consider the Titan Celestor (review), which can be purchased for Rs 9,995.

The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic runs on WearOS 5 and will get AI features with the upcoming OneUI 6 update. (Express Photo)

Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

If you are looking for a WearOS powered smartwatch with app support, the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, launched in 2021, still remains one of the best budget smartwatches to date. The smartphone recently received the One UI 5.0 update and lets you install apps from the Google Play Store.

To give you a quick recap, the Galaxy Watch 4 comes with a physical dial and packs a 1.4-inch Super AMOLED screen that gets bright even under direct sunlight. If you are looking for an Android powered smartwatch that can accurately track health metrics, the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is your only option under Rs 10,000. The only downside is that unlike smartwatches on the list, it barely lasts a day or two on a full charge. The 46mm LTE variant of the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (review) is currently selling for Rs 9,999.