Upcoming smartwatches & health tech to expect in 2026
This tracker is your roadmap to the next generation of smartwatches, rings and fitness trackers. We monitor regulatory filings (FCC, Bluetooth SIG), supply chain leaks, and historical release cycles to predict exactly when the next big device will drop.
- 🟢 Imminent: Regulatory filings (FCC/Bluetooth SIG) spotted.
- 🟡 Likely: Evidence exists (code names, renders).
- 🔴 Rumored: Based on leaks or yearly cycles.
Use the Verdict column to time your purchase:
- WAIT: A successor is imminent. Waiting ensures you see the new features before committing.
- NEUTRAL: The current device is still capable. We recommend buying if you find a discount.
- BUY: The current generation is fresh or the successor is 6+ months away. It is safe to buy now.
- WATCH: Early rumours only.
Device | Certainty | Basis | Expected | Verdict | Latest intel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polar Street X | 🟢 | Regulatory filing | Late March 2026 | NEUTRAL | |
Huawei Watch FIT 5 | 🔴 | Rumour | April 2026 | NEUTRAL | |
Oppo Watch X3 | 🟢 | Regulatory filing | Q1 2026 | WAIT | |
Garmin CIRQA | 🟢 | Official site Leak | Q1/Q2 2026 | NEUTRAL | |
Garmin Vivosmart 6 | 🔴 | Possible regulatory filing | Q1/Q2 2026 | NEUTRAL | |
Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro | 🔴 | Possible regulatory filing | Q1/Q2 2026 | WATCH | |
Polar Pace X | 🟡 | APK leak | Q2/Q3 2026 | NEUTRAL | |
Xiaomi Smart Band 11 | 🟡 | Likely Cycle | Q3 2026 | NEUTRAL | |
RingConn Gen 3 | 🟢 | Likely Cycle, regulatory filing | Q3 2026 | NEUTRAL | |
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 | 🟢 | Regulatory filing | Jul 2026 | BUY (Series 8 is safe) | |
Apple Watch Series 12 | 🟢 | Likely Cycle | Sep 2026 | BUY (Series 11 is safe) | |
Apple Watch Ultra 4 | 🟢 | Likely Cycle | Sep 2026 | BUY (Ultra 3 is safe) | |
Google Pixel Watch 5 | 🟡 | Likely Cycle | Oct 2026 | BUY (Pixel Watch 4 is safe) | |
Garmin Fenix 9 | 🟡 | Likely Cycle | Late 2026 | BUY (Series 8 is safe) | |
Emotion tracking Amazfit band | 🔴 | Patent | n/a | WATCH | |
Suunto’s Whoop competitor | 🔴 | Survey | n/a | WATCH | |
Ultrahuman’s Whoop competitor | 🔴 | Rumor | n/a | WATCH |
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