There are a lot of Galaxy watches on the market, but which ones work with the iPhone? Here is a list of the best Galaxy watches that will work with the iPhone.

  1. Samsung Gear S2 Classic: This watch is one of the most popular Galaxy watches on the market, and it works with both iOS and Android devices. It has a variety of features, including an accelerometer and compass, and it has a very thin design.
  2. Apple Watch Series 3: The Apple Watch Series 3 is another popular option for Galaxy watch users, as it has many features that are not found on other models. It also has an OLED display that is very clear and easy to read.
  3. Garmin Vivoactive HR: The Garmin Vivoactive HR is another popular option for Galaxy watch users, as it has many features that are not found on other models. It also has an OLED display that is very clear and easy to read.

Historically, the Apple Watch has been locked to the iPhone, while some other smartwatches have included support for both the iPhone and Android platforms. Samsung has released Galaxy Watch models on both sides of that isle. Let’s take a look.

Samsung Galaxy Watches Compatible With iPhone

Most Samsung Galaxy watches that run Tizen OS are compatible with the iPhone through Bluetooth and the Galaxy Watch companion app. Unfortunately, a handful of those watches are no longer being supported by Samsung. Here’s a list of models that can be paired with an iPhone:

Samsung Gear S2 (Unsupported) Samsung Gear S3 (Unsupported) Samsung Gear Sport (Unsupported) Samsung Galaxy Watch (Unsupported) Samsung Galaxy Watch Active (Unsupported) Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (Supported through September 2022) Samsung Galaxy Watch 3  (Supported through August 2023)

If you’re looking for a Samsung Watch that works with an iPhone, your best option is the Galaxy Watch 3 or Watch Active 2.

Samsung Galaxy Watches Not Compatible With iPhone

In 2021, Samsung switched away from Tizen and adopted Google’s Wear OS. Despite Google making Wear OS compatible with the iPhone through a companion app, Samsung decided not to support it. Therefore, these Samsung Galaxy Watch models cannot work with iPhones:

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Samsung Galaxy Watch 5

If you want to use one of these models with an iPhone, your best bet is to get an LTE model that can work independently from a phone.

It’s unfortunate that Samsung dropped support for the iPhone with the switch to Wear OS. Now, the best smartwatch options on the market (Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch) are essentially locked to specific phones. If you’re an iPhone user, you are better off opting for an Apple Watch.