Today, Samsung revealed the successor of the Gear S3, the Galaxy Watch. A larger battery, numerous new software features and a variant for narrower wrists are among the biggest innovations. But is this enough to give existing Gear owners an incentive to upgrade

With four days of battery life, an attractive design, great fitness features - and did we mention the battery life - the Samsung Galaxy Watch is a step forward for smartwatches.

Stylish design; Long battery life; Good fitness features; Built-in music storage

Few apps for Tizen; Bixby far less capable than Google Assistant

Stellar battery life and strong fitness-tracking capabilities make this the perfect smartwatch for Android users.

Stellar battery life; Easy to check and interact with notifications; Rotating bezel navigation; Accurate fitness-tracking measurements; Attractive design; sharp display

Still a little large; Samsung Health app is cluttered; lacks coaching; No MST for Samsung Pay

The Samsung Galaxy Watch follows the tradition of the Galaxy Gear S smartwatch line with a new brand and a new outlook on life. The Galaxy Watch uses the newest version of Tizen to deliver a wrist-bound smart wearable device experience that's both powerful and feels natural.

Comfortable fit with standard strap; Buttons and dial are easy (and fun) to use; Classic yet current look and feel; Automatic activity tracking is simple and helpful; Tizen is smooth and ready for prime-time

Doesn't come in all-black; Needs 4 apps to connect to non-Samsung Android; Limited functionality with iPhone; No MST for Samsung Pay (uses NFC instead

While the Galaxy Watch isn't perfect, it's one of the best alternatives to the Apple Watch, especially if you aren't an iPhone user. It earns points on style, and the rotating bezel and Tizen are more intuitive to use than Wear OS. That said, Samsung still has a way to go with its fitness tracking.

Lasts up to five days on a single charge; Crisp AMOLED screen; Rotating bezel; Accurate heart rate monitor; Resistant to dust and water

Expensive; 46mm version is chunky; Fitness tracking accuracy not up to par in testing

The Galaxy Watch is Samsung's most refined smartwatch due to its helpful fitness tracking and four-day battery life – if you opt for the larger 46mm size that we liked and recommend.

Impressive four-day battery life; Great core smartwatch software; Rotating bezel cycles through UI

Proprietary wireless charger; Bixby proven to be terrible again; No Google Maps; WhatsApp; FB Messenger

looks - great, nice feminine colour and large if you like bigger watches battery life - maybe just slightly better than my previous gear, but charges slower step tracker - well for some reason think misses out on some, unless the gear pro was wrong - on the same exercising routine detected around 2k...

In early August, at its Unpacked 2018 event in NYC where the Galaxy was officially unveiled, took the opportunity to showcase its latest high-end wearable device as well, the new .

Attractive Design; Durable And Water Resistant; Highly Customizable; Buttery Smooth Performance

Somewhat Pricey; Some Minor Software Hiccups; A Little Thick

The Samsung Galaxy Watch is a smartwatch that will inevitably get compared to the Apple Watch Series 4 , the Fitbit Versa and an army of Wear OS watches . Yes, there are other smartwatches out there, but these are the brands and watches that, along with Samsung, are making the biggest noise in this...

Solid fitness and sports tracking features; Slick Tizen OS; 2 day+ battery life

Bixby is lousy; App quality still lacking; Big battery claims seem optimistic

Excellent watch, longest battery life by far. I went with this larger model because I wanted the extra battery life and it's worth it. Only downsides are the lack of MST for Samsung Pay and Bixby voice (mis)recognition.