Best Smartwatches Under Rs.10,000 (February 2021)

Smartwatches are quickly gaining popularity among gadget freaks today. They supplement the use of smartphones to a certain extent but also provide a lot of additional conveniences.

The sheer number of smartwatches that are dumped into the market daily is massive, and finding the perfect watch for your liking is difficult.

That’s why we decided to take a look at the nine best smartwatches under Rs.10,000 available for purchase in India.

If you want to read reviews on any other particular price range, please check out our articles on Best Smartwatches under different budgets here.

Here’s the curated list that we have come up with after extensive research.

Best Smartwatches Under Rs.10,000

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Realme is a Chinese based smartphone manufacturer which is the sub-brand of the Chinese electronic conglomerate BBK electronics.

The other famous brands under BBK electronics include Oneplus, Vivo, and Oppo.

The Realme Watch S Pro is their top of the line smartwatch that was launched recently in India with a price tag of just Rs.9,999.

Build Quality and Desing

The Realme Watch S Pro is a smartwatch that boasts a clean and minimalistic design.

This premium smartwatch has a complete stainless steel build which screams quality the moment you pick this smartwatch up.

This smartwatch from Realme features a circular dial and on the sides of the watch, we have two physical buttons that can be used to go to the home screen or navigate to the previous screen.

The straps of the Realme Watch S Pro is made of silicone. This strap has a spring mechanism that lets you remove it easily and swap it for any other compatible metal or leather strap.

The Realme Watch S Pro watch has 5ATM water resistance which means the watch can withstand water submersion up to 50m for up to 10 minutes. This feature makes it ideal to be used as a smartwatch to track your swimming statistics.

Display

The Realme Watch S Pro features a large 1.39-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display.

This display has a 454 x 454 pixel resolution, which is very high compared to the smartwatch standards.

Higher resolution leads to increased pixel density which will eventually result in sharper and clean visuals and text.

Being an AMOLED panel, you get really good colour contrast and even under direct sunlight the watch does not fail to impress.

The brightness of the watch can be changed manually or you can set it to automatic.

The Realme Watch S Pro also has an always-on feature and raise to wake feature, which you can set according to your preference.

The display has Corning’s Gorilla Glass protection to save it from accidental scratches.

Features

The Realme Watch S Pro comes loaded with a plethora of useful features.

This smartwatch from Realme is powered by a dual-core processor that offers a 10% increase in the overall performance of the watch when compared to its predecessors like the Realme Watch Classic.

It also has a built-in GPS chip which will help the watch to track the location independently without the need for constant syncing with your smartphone.

Regarding fitness features, the Realme Watch S Pro has the standard heart rate sensor which will track your heart rate 24×7. There is also the SPo2 blood oxygen monitoring sensor which returns accurate results every time we test the same.

.Other features that can be found on the watch include sleep monitoring, meditation timer, pedometer, etc.

Battery Life

The Realme Watch S Pro is powered by a 420mAh lithium-ion battery that provides you with a battery life of up to 14 days.

Similar to most other smartwatches, the Realme Watch S Pro utilizes a magnetic charging dock to juice up the battery.

Verdict

The Realme Watch S Pro is a powerhouse when it comes to performance. The AMOLED screen is very legible no matter where you are and the UI of the watch is very intuitive as well.

If you are looking for a smartwatch with solid build quality and powerful performance then this is the one for you.

The Amazfit GTR 2e is the recent iteration of the wildly successful Amazfit GTR 2 smartwatch from Huami.

The Amazfit GTR 2e smartwatch is available to purchase in the Indian e-commerce websites for just Rs.9,999.

Build Quality and Desing

The design of the Amazfit GTR 2e is similar to the GTR 2 which can be termed as classy and elegant.

The dial of this smartwatch is circular and it has a curved 2.5D glass unlike the 3D glass on the GTR 2 smartwatch.

The casing of this premium smartwatch is made of aluminium alloy which is lightweight as well as sturdy and durable. This smartwatch features two physical buttons one of which is the quick action button and the other is the power/home button.

The strap of the Amazfit GTR 2e is made of silicone. This is a removable strap that can be interchanged for any other compatible straps of your choice.

Certified to be water-resistant up to 5ATM, this smartwatch is ideal for outdoor usage without the fear of the elements.

Display

The display of the Amazfit GTR 2e is a 1.39-inch always-on AMOLED display with a resolution of 454×454.

This AMOLED panel is characterized by inky deep blacks and excellent contrast ratio, making the icons and text look like they are popping out of the display.

The colours look bright and vivid as expected from a premium smartwatch from Huami. The brightness level is sufficient enough for this watch to be legible both indoors as well as outdoors without much trouble.

Features

The GTR 2e smartwatch from Huami does lack some features from its more premium counterparts and one of the major exclusions is the lack of calling support.

Unlike the Amazfit GTR, the new GTR 2e can check the ambient temperature.

Some of the other features on the GTR 2e smartwatch includes heart rate monitoring, sleep quality monitoring, blood oxygen saturation measurement and stress level management.

This smartwatch supports more than 90 sports modes. You can activate one of these sports modes and the watch will provide a detailed report of your specific workout session for analysis.

The GTR 2e smartwatch supports voice commands by which you can trigger certain operations by speaking to the watch rather than clicking the buttons or touching the display.

To get the most out of the GTR 2e, it is recommended that you download the Zepp app on your Android or iOS smartphone.

Battery Life

Compared to GTR 2, the GTR 2e shows an exponential increase in its battery life.

The GTR 2e is powered by a 471mAh battery that will last up to 24 days of battery life on a single charge.

Verdict

If you are looking for an affordable alternative to the Amazfit GTR 2, then the GTR 2e is the watch for you.

This smartwatch is almost identical to the GTR 2 in design and functionalities except with the fact that the former lacks voice calling.

Huami Amazfit T-rex is one of the recent entrants from the Amazfit lineup to be launched in the Indian market.

Priced just under Rs.10,000, this is a rugged smartphone with impressive features, suited for adventure junkies and fitness freaks.

Design and Build Quality

The Amazfit T-rex is rugged, an all-weather smartwatch that is battle-tested to ensure that it follows twelve military-grade rigorous testings to operate without any fail, no matter the outside conditions.

Made from metal, the circular casing may appear a bit bulky but the weight is manageable. Do note that this smartwatch fits the best for those with reasonable wrist thickness.

The stretchable silicone strap is very comfortable and offers a snug fit around the wrists,

There are four buttons – two on either side of the watch dial to navigate the UI along with the regular touch screen controls.

This smartwatch is 5atm water-resistant and even has a dedicated swimming mode, which is a rarity among smartwatches in this price segment.

Display

The Amazfit T-rex features a 1.3-inch OLED display with Corning gorilla glass 3 protection to prevent accidental scratches.

Being an OLED display, the colours look vivid and punchy and the inky deep blacks add to the overall immersive watch face experience.

The brightness level of this panel is on par with other competitors on the list and works perfectly fine outdoors under moderate sunlight.

Huami has also given an anti-fingerprint coating over this display to minimise smudges from oily or sweaty fingers that appear on this display from time to time.

The touch responsiveness is on point, with no noticeable lag whatsoever – thanks to the powerful processor inside.

Hardware features

This premium budget smartwatch features a GPS chip that is very accurate in independent positioning, without depending on a smartphone for the same.

There are 14 different professional sports modes on this watch including swimming, jogging, running etc which can be set to track the workouts without approximations.

The regular step counter, sleep tracking and calorie counter are also present and accounted for.

The dynamic heart rate sensor in the rear of this smartwatch delivers consistently accurate results as well.

Miscellaneous

There is a multitude of watch faces to choose from on this smartwatch. It also comes with the always-on feature, which will keep the display running in low brightness all the time.

Notifications from the smartphone including calls, text messages and other apps get delivered real-time without any delay.

There is also the option to control the music playback on your phone directly from the smartwatch.

Battery Life

The Huami Amazfit T-Rex is powered by a 360mAh Li-ion battery which will last for up to 20 days on a single charge.

However, depending on the GPS usage, notifications and always-on display, this number can come down significantly.

It takes around two hours to completely charge this smartwatch from zero to hundred per cent.

Verdict

If you want a rugged smartwatch that can accompany you anywhere without the fear of getting damaged, the Amazfit T-Rex is a right candidate under Rs.10,000.

The OLED display and the decent battery life along with the rugged build quality makes this smartwatch a winner in its category.

Honor is the sub-brand of Huawei that was initially launched in the country with budget smartphones.

Today this global sub-brand has a plethora of products under its belt and the Honor watch Magic is the first smartwatch the company has launched in the Indian market.

Design and Build Quality

The watch body of the Honor Magic smartwatch is made from stainless steel. It feels very sturdy and durable in hand.

The thick silicone strap is skin-friendly and poses no threat of irritation.

The overall look and feel of this smartwatch from Honor scream premium for a budget under Rs.10,000.

There are two buttons on the side to help you with the menu navigation and option selection.

In the rear, the Honor Magic sports a dynamic heart rate sensor for metabolism measurements.

Display

This smartwatch features a 1.2-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 390 x 390 pixels, rounding to a pixel density of 326ppi.

This display is vivid, bright and offers excellent screen readability.

It’s a capacitive touch screen as well. The panel registers even slight touches with a greater level of accuracy, which is rare in this price segment.
With the help of the ambient light sensor, this panel adjusts brightness automatically depending on the surroundings.

Features

The Honor Magic smartwatch runs on a custom OS rather than a full-fledged wear OS.

However, you can find every bit of customization options and fitness tracking, smart notification features on this smartwatch.

The only downside of not having Android Wear OS is that you can’t use any third-party apps on this device to enhance its usability.

There are a lot of attractive watch faces to choose from according to your liking as well.

Notification alerts work as expected and the fitness tracking accuracy is on par with its competitors.

You also have the option to turn on the heart rate sensor always on or always off according to your preference.

This device supports location tracking and has the GPS and GLONASS services built-in.

Battery Life

The Honor Magic smartwatch is loaded with a 178mAh Li-ion battery that will last up to 7 days in a single charge.

This device comes with a magnetic charging dock that has the newer USB Type-C port input.

This smartwatch takes 1-1:30 hours to completely charge the battery from zero to a hundred per cent.

Verdict

If you don’t mind the lack of Android Wear OS in your smartwatch, the Honor Watch Magic is the best choice for a full-fledged smartwatch under the budget of Rs.10,000.

Features such as dynamic heart rate monitor, GPS and a gorgeous AMOLED panel makes it to the top of our best list with relative ease.

Huami is a market leader in affordable smart wearables offering the best value for money gadgets in the developing markets such as India and Indonesia.

The Amazfit GTS is a feature-rich smartwatch which looks and feels like the Apple watch but with one fourth the asking price.

Design and Build Quality

The build quality of the Amazfit GTS is decent. The square-shaped dial is made from hard plastic which helps the watch to be lightweight without compromising much on the durability.

The silicone strap is very comfortable and does not irritate the skin whatsoever.

There is a crown button on the right side of the watch which helps in interacting with the UI effortlessly, reminding us of the Apple watch.

Huami advertises this watch to be 5 atm water resistant which means it can withstand submersions up to 50 meters in water for 10 minutes.

Nevertheless, you should think twice about using this smartwatch while swimming.

Overall, the Amazfit GTS offers one of the best build quality in the sub. Rs.10,000 price point.

Display

The Amazfit GTS features a square-shaped dial with a 1.65-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 348 x 442 pixels.

This 341 ppi display features a 2.5D Corning gorilla glass protection with fingerprint-resistant coating on top.

The screen is very detailed and the colour accuracy is excellent. Even under direct sunlight, this display is adequately legible.

The ambient light sensor helps the display to adjust the brightness automatically according to the surroundings.

Features

This smartwatch doubles up as a fitness tracker, thanks to the heart rate sensor and accelerometer inside.

The heart rate sensor gives an accurate reading of your body metabolism and the accelerometer tracks your workout.

There is a dedicated GPS chip inside this smartwatch to track your movements without pairing it up with the smartphone.

Miscellaneous

The Amazfit GTS has a haptic motor inside to give you vibrating notifications. This is very helpful if you are in a noisy environment and can’t hear the sound notifications.

The strap buckle mechanism is very robust and helps the watch to stay perfectly fit around your wrists.

This smartwatch is compatible with both iOS and Android devices and comes with the latest Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.

Battery Life

The Huami Amazfit GTS packs in a 220mAh battery inside which will get you around 12 days of usage on a single charge.

However, if you wish to turn on the GPS tracking always, you should expect a significant decrease in this number.

The magnetic charging cradle supports fast charging and tops up the battery in just under two hours.

Verdict

The Amazfit GTS is the best smartwatch you can get for a budget of Rs.10,000.

This smartwatch comes with all the features that you will only find on a flagship device, that too without any compromise on either the build quality or usability.

Xiaomi is a smartphone manufacturer from China and their smartphones are popular in India thanks to their competitive pricing.

Xiaomi has finally launched their highly anticipated smartwatch in the country, the Mi Watch Revolve priced at just Rs.8,999.

Build Quality and Desing

The Mi Watch Revolve dial is made from metal which in itself induces a sense of luxury and built to last feel.

Weighing at just 40g, this is one of the lightest smartwatches around the Rs.10,000 price bracket.

The strap of this smartwatch is made of silicone but it feels a bit slim and is not of the best quality. The strap is interchangeable and can be easily removed to swap with one of your choices.

The rear section of the Mi Watch Revolve houses the heart rate sensor and magnetic charging dots.

This watch, similar to most other smartwatches in this segment, is rated 5ATM water-resistant.

Display

The Mi Watch Revolve features a 1.39-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 454 x 454 pixels.

This display is very sharp and looks clean without any noticeable pixelation whatsoever.

By default, the display of the watch is always on. But if you want to save some battery, you can set it to wake up when the wrist is raised.

This panel comes with Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3 protection to prevent accidental scratches on the display.

Thanks to the OLED panel, the text and icons look punchy and vivid. The brightness level of this watch is decent enough for effortless indoor as well as outdoor viewing.

Features

The full-fledged Xiaomi wear companion app can be downloaded from the Google Playstore or Apple iOS store to customize and set this watch up.

The companion smartphone app lets you choose from over 100 watch faces to stylize the smartwatch to your liking.

This smartwatch features inbuilt GPS for independent locating tracking and has a barometer for elevation data.

The dynamic 24×7 heart rate monitor returns accurate results and it also measures the Vo2 max data which indicates the cardiorespiratory health.

This premium smartwatch from Mi supports 10 different professional sport modes to track the specific statistics while performing the same.

Similar to other smartwatches out there, the Mi Watch Revolve can be set to receive smartphone notifications in real-time including calls and message alerts.

Battery Life

Mi claims that in a single charge, the Mi Watch Revolve will last for up to 14 days.

However with GPS turned on always, expect the battery life to be significantly less than this 14-day claim from Xiaomi.

To charge up the device, you get a charging dock upon which you have to place your Mi Watch Revolve.

Vertict

The Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve is a beautiful smartwatch that is going to attract some attention in terms of design.

This smartwatch packs in most of the features that we can expect from a premium smartwatch and does perform those functions without any compromise.

Huami Amazfit is a major player in the smart wearables in the Indian subcontinent and abroad.

Even though the Amazfit Verge came out way back in 2019, this smartwatch is still a good deal for a budget under Rs.10,000 considering the features it has onboard.

Build Quality and Desing

The Huami Amazfit Verge features a plastic casing construction that is of decent quality.

This smartwatch has a circular dial with thick bezels up top, around the display. The overall design of this smartwatch is not that inspiring, to be honest.

The silicone strap of this smartwatch is detachable and swapped for something fancy or premium.

The Huami Amazfit Verge smartwatch comes certified with IP68 dust and water resistance for carefree outdoor usage, no matter how bad the weather is out there.

Display

The Amazfit Verge smartwatch features a 1.3-inch bright AMOLED display with inky deep blacks and stand out colours.

This display supports an always-on feature but be aware that it will consume a lot of battery to keep the screen on 24×7.

Regarding brightness levels, this smartwatch from Huami is legible indoors as well as outdoors, without much trouble. However, under direct sunlight on a clear day, you might feel that this display is a bit dull.

The Amazfit Verge smartwatch display has Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3 protection coupled with an anti-fingerprint coating to keep it clean and smooth.

Features

The main highlight of the Amazfit Verge is that it has calling functionality. This smartwatch lets you accept calls and speak directly through the watch, eliminating the hassle of taking the smartphone out of your pocket to attend the calls.

Talking about fitness features, the Amazfit Verge smartwatch comes with the regular list of sensors including a heart rate monitor, gyroscope and accelerometer.

Surprisingly, the Verge smartwatch comes with inbuilt GPS for independent location tracking.

Smart notifications from messaging apps work as advertised but you can reply directly from the watch.

The vibration motor inside provides haptic feedback for calls and notification alerts. You can listen to music directly from this smartwatch via the built-in speaker. Thanks to the microphone inside, the Amazon Alexa assistant function is present and accounted for as well.

Battery LIife

The Huami Verge smartwatch will last up to 5 days of use in a single full charge without GPS functionality turned on.

With GPS turned on, expect this device to deplete the battery within three days or so. The clamp-type charging dock bundled in the box takes around 3 hours to completely juice the battery inside from zero to hundred per cent.

Vertict

Huami Amazfit Verge is one of the very few smartwatches in this price segment to feature voice calling capability.

If you want a feature-packed smartwatch at an affordable price, the Verge smartwatch from Huami is a good choice.

The Huami Amazfit GTS 2 Mini is the less expensive version of the popular Amazfit GTS 2 smartwatch.

Priced at just Rs.6,999, the GTS 2 Mini is one of the most affordable smartwatches listed in this article.

Build Quality and Desing

In terms of design, the GTS 2 Mini is similar to the GTS 2 which itself has taken inspiration from the king of smartwatches, the Apple Watch.

The GTS 2 Mini is a bit smaller in size compared to the GTS 2, literally justifying the Mini tag beside its name.

The GTS 2 Mini features a square-shaped dial with a single physical button on its side.

The casing of the smartwatch is made of lightweight aluminium alloy, which not only feels premium but also is lightweight and sturdy.

The silicone strap on this smartwatch is skin-friendly and feels comfortable to use. You can detach this strap and swap it with some other straps if you want.

Thanks to the 5ATM water resistance, this smartwatch can be taken outside in rains and adverse weather conditions without any fear of getting damaged.

Display

The display on the GTS 2 Mini is a 1.55-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 354 x 306 pixels.

While this is not as crisp as some other expensive smartwatches in this list, it looks sharp enough with the impressive 311ppi pixel density.

Similar to other Huami smartwatches, you can set this display to be either always on or raised to wake mode.

This panel supports 100% of NTSC colour gamut, resulting in the icons and texts being very crisp and colourful.

With a peak brightness of 450nits, the Huami Amazfit GTS 2 Mini is easily readable indoors as well as outdoors without any issues.

Features

All the regular sensors such as heart rate sensor, SPo2 monitor, gyroscope and accelerometer are present and accounted for in this smartwatch.

The famed PAI health assessment algorithm is present and accounted for in this smartwatch as well.

This will let you have an overview of your fitness levels and health for easy analysis and future improvement.

The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini retains the built-in GPS chip for independent and accurate location tracking.

Smart notifications from the smartphone work as expected without any delays.

The GTS 2 Mini supports over 70+ sports modes which can be utilized for sport-specific workout tracking.

Battery Life

Powered by a 220mAh battery inside, the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini is rated to last for up to 2 days on a single charge.

Turning on the GPS and the always-on display feature will drain out the battery much faster.

The bundled magnetic charger takes around two hours to charge this smartwatch completely from empty.

Verdict

If you are looking for a smaller and less expensive version of the GTS 2 then the GTS 2 Mini is a great choice for this price point.

At just Rs.6,999 this smartwatch provides excellent value for money, considering the GPS and accurate sensors inside.

The Amazfit GTR is a slightly modified variant of the Amazfit GTS we have discussed just above.

The main difference between these two smartwatches is in terms of build quality, dial shape and the inclusion of a barometer sensor.

Design and Build Quality

The Amazfit GTR has a circular dial when compared to the Apple watch-esque square dial of the GTS smartwatch.

The dial is made from steel and looks and feels way more premium than the plastic dial from the GTS.

However, this adds considerable heft and size increase which makes the GTR suited for only those with medium to large-sized wrists.

The fit and finish of this smartwatch are top-notch and pretty phenomenal for the price of just under Rs.10,000.

The Amazfit GTR just like the GTS is water-resistant and can withstand submersions up to 50m for up to 30 minutes.

To summarize, the GTR is a much more robustly built, premium smartwatch than the GTS.

Display

The Amazfit GTR features a smaller 1.2-inch circular AMOLED display with a resolution of 390 x 390 pixels.

This is quite small when compared to the 1.65-inch display of the GTS smartwatch but sharper and more vivid.

The brightness levels of this smartwatch are on par with its competitors and can be used both indoors and outdoors without any issues.

The ambient light sensor adjusts the brightness automatically for better legibility.

There are two control buttons on the right side of the dial for easily navigating through the UI on this display. Additionally, the touch response from this screen is excellent.

This display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and has an additional anti-fingerprint coating on top to keep the display smudge-free.

Features

The Amazfit GTR from Huami features all the sensors found on the GTS and additionally a barometer sensor as well for air pressure monitoring.

There is the regular heart rate sensor at the back, magnetic sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor present and accounted for.

The accuracy of the data from these sensors is very much usable and accurate for the price.

This smartwatch also has a dedicated GPS+GLONASS chip for independent location tracking.

The regular sports mode tracking for walking, running, cycling etc are also present on this smartphone.

You can also receive notifications for calls/messages and other app alerts on this device with a vibration alert.

Battery Life

The Amazfit GTR is rated to last for up to 12 days on a single charge. If you are using GPS always, this number will significantly come down.

This smartwatch takes around 2 hours to completely charge from zero to a hundred per cent.

This concludes our curated list of the nine best smartwatches available in the Indian market under Rs.10,000.

We have tried to include at least one entry in each category we feel is worth mentioning. We hope this list will help you sort the decision you have been rolling inside your head for days.

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this article, let us know in the comment section below.

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