SMARTWATCHES UNDER 10000 IN INDIA

The Amazfit GTS 3 is not a big upgrade over its predecessor the GTS 2. The main updates include a pixel rich AMOLED display, a slightly bigger battery and the new navigation crown that’s also available on the new GTR 3 and the high-priced GTR 3 Pro models.

Its AMOLED display is quite bright outdoors and Zepp OS with its mostly black backgrounds make the colours pop and the text stand out. The design remains similar to the GTS 2 with the addition of the navigation crown, which works fine for scrolling lists and pages within apps.

It’s still missing a speaker so there’s no Bluetooth calling. Also missing is the usable internal storage for storing music on the watch. These omissions which were available on the older model, may turn out to be deal breakers for some.

Fitness and health tracking is quite accurate save for the sleep tracking which did not do a good job. There’s SpO2 tracking as well and the watch was able to come up with readings rather quickly.

Battery life just like the GTS 2 is still a sore spot when compared to its siblings and similar smartwatches with a custom OS. Which leaves the GTS 3 in a tough spot as the GTR 3 at the same price offers better.

The Titan Celestor smartwatch brings a premium design at this price segment. The device is lightweight, and the aluminium alloy makes it sturdy in this segment. The silicone straps are comfortable to wear, and the battery life is impressive. The display is bright enough for outdoor conditions, and the watch faces look classic. However, the tracking is not on point and needs some optimisation. That said, if you are looking for a Titan-branded smartwatch and your budget is under Rs 10,000, you can definitely consider buying this smartwatch. 

The Huawei Watch Fit is priced at Rs. 8,999 in India, and has a 1.64-inch AMOLED screen. Although the design resembles most fitness trackers, the high-resolution AMOLED screen and user interface makes the device equally well suited for use as a regular smartwatch. There are fitness and health tracking features such as heart rate and SpO2 tracking, sleep and step tracking, and GPS for distance tracking accuracy. However, the Huawei Watch Fit falls a bit short on fitness tracking and GPS accuracy, and is outdone by more affordable options in the segment.

NoiseFit Origin is the latest smartwatch launched by the Indian wearable brand which already has a plethora of options for budget consumers.

Its newest offering stands apart from Noise’s portfolio of affordable smartwatches courtesy of its premium appearance. It also has a practical crown which actually works and helps with scrolling through menus.

The watch offers a stainless steel case, good protection against the elements and for the first time a clean UI, which Noise calls Nebula UI. However, the smartwatch has several glaring omissions which affect its performance when it comes to fitness tracking.

If your primary use case for a smartwatch is being a companion for your smartphone, namely for checking notifications, seldomly taking calls and being a style statement, it is a decent option to go for.