Top wearables at IFA 2025: picture gallery

IFA 2025, Europe’s premier tech gathering, is underway once again. The Messe Berlin Exhibition Grounds are buzzing, with halls full of curious visitors, industry insiders and new gadgets vying for attention. In this article, we focus on the best wearables linked to this year’s event.

Just like in 2024, the wearables category feels more subdued than it once was. A few familiar names are missing from the floor, and there are fewer major product launches. Still, among the noise and announcements from other sectors, some wearables did manage to stand out.

As we work our way through the displays and satellite events before the show wraps on September 9th, it’s clear that IFA is still a giant of the tech world. What started more than a century ago as a radio fair continues to act as a mirror to the direction of consumer technology.

There’s no centenary branding, like last year, but the atmosphere remains unmistakably IFA.

A few names missing

Some things haven’t changed. Apple skipped the show again, keeping to its usual strategy of independent announcements. Garmin was also absent. Their Fenix 8 Pro line had already launched ahead of IFA, leaving no surprises for Berlin.

Fitbit has gone quiet. Last year its products were at least visible on the Google stand, even if the brand itself was barely present. This time, there was nothing at all. No stand, no devices, no trace. It’s hard not to see that as a sign.

Huawei also did not show any new wearables. They are holding their own event in Paris on September 19th, where the Watch GT 6 is expected to launch. Polar followed the same route, unveiling its screenless recovery tracker just before IFA, but without showing up on the floor. Xiaomi, Suunto and Mobvoi were also missing from the exhibitor list.

So who was there?

Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro

Once again, Zepp Health didn’t have a booth at the main venue. But just like last year, they held a launch event nearby, timed with the opening day. So we’re including the T-Rex 3 Pro here. In essence, it was the start of the show. At least, the wearable-tech part of it.

This year’s model adds quite a bit. You now get a choice between 48mm and 44mm case sizes. The bezel and buttons are made of titanium, and the display is covered with sapphire glass. The new models also use standard quick-release straps, which are easier to deal with than the tool-based system from the standard T-Rex 3.

Display brightness has been pushed to 3000 nits, which improves readability outdoors. A built-in flashlight adds white and red light modes, plus an SOS setting and Boost mode. The mapping experience is more complete now, with support for route planning, rerouting, POI search and check-in points. The map visuals have been improved as well.

Battery life has been adjusted for better performance during GPS tracking. The watch runs on Zepp OS 5.0 and introduces BioCharge, a new energy tracking system that combines recovery, stress and activity into a single score. Bluetooth calling is also available now, thanks to the addition of a speaker. You still get the same core sensor array as the T-Rex 3, along with a few extra sports modes.

It’s more expensive than the standard version, but there’s plenty here to justify the difference.

Withings ScanWatch 2

Withings focused on software this year, using IFA to unveil a major update for the ScanWatch 2. The new HealthSense 4 operating system adds AI-driven insights and boosts battery life by five days, now up to 35.

The update introduces a vitality indicator that predicts dips in energy based on sleep, HRV, temperature and other signals. It also improves cycle tracking, sleep stage accuracy and adds early illness detection using temperature sensors. Access to the new vitality feature does require a Withings+ subscription.

On the hardware side, the 42mm model now comes in Blue and Silver. These updated watches ship with the new software pre-installed.

Samsung Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring

Samsung showed off its Galaxy Watch 8 range at the show. The Ultra version was part of the lineup. These devices were already released a few weeks ago, so nothing new was unveiled.

The Galaxy Ring was also present again. Last year’s version. If there is a successor on the way, Samsung chose not to show it in Berlin.

Whoop 5.0 and Whoop MG

Whoop had a proper presence this time around. The company displayed the recently launched Whoop 5.0 and Whoop MG devices. They also brought along their new apparel range designed to integrate with the hardware. There were no new announcements, but it was good to see the company participate in IFA again.

Smart rings continue their momentum

The smart ring space once again had a strong showing at IFA. Most of the usual suspects.

For example, Ultrahuman and RingConn were both present, showing off their current models but holding back on any new hardware announcements. Their booths were busy, drawing plenty of interest from visitors curious about where the category is heading.

Luna Ring 2.0 used the event to confirm the start of its international rollout. That should help Luna gain more traction in what is becoming a crowded field.

Several lesser known brands also made appearances. MyNextRing and Kingsport smart health ring were among the names trying to carve out a space for themselves. While not as polished as the established players, their presence shows that momentum around smart rings isn’t slowing down.

Good bye for another year

So that’s IFA 2025. The show is as big as ever, but the days of major wearable launches at the event seem to be fading. Most of the big names now prefer standalone launches, away from the noise of a packed exhibition calendar.

That said, some things still break through. Amazfit’s T-Rex 3 Pro was clearly the wearable highlight. Smart rings continue to mature as a category. And while most of the excitement came from products already launched, the floor still had its share of hands-on moments.

If you’re in Berlin, the show runs for one more day. But for wearable tech, the action is moving elsewhere.

That’s a wrap from us. See you at IFA 2026.

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