Best Smartwatches Under Rs.5,000 (February 2021)

With the increased number of OEMs stepping into the market, the competition in smartwatches has intensified and the costs have considerably come down. This provides a lot of choices for the end-user.

In this article, we recommend you the nine best budget smartwatches that you can purchase under a budget of Rs.5,000 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.

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Huami is an independent smart wearable manufacturer with the backing of Xiaomi, popular for its high accuracy, feature-rich affordable smartwatches.

Amazfit Bip S is the entry-level smartwatch from Huami that has some nice tricks up its sleeve to impress the users.

Design and Build Quality

The Huami Amazfit Bip S has a square-shaped dial which blends in with the silicone strap material quite well.

The fit and finish of this budget smartwatch are unmatched in competition with other models in the same price category.

Designed to fit in both large-sized and small-sized wrists graciously, this smartwatch will match your style no matter the physique.

Display

The display of Amazfit Bip S is interesting in many aspects. This device features a 1.28-inch transflective display with a resolution of 176 x 176 pixels.

The speciality of this display is that the screen gets brighter and brighter with the amount of light striking its surface.

This is a great convenience when using the smartwatch under direct sunlight. When indoors, to enhance the visibility, background light kicks in.

This is an always ON colour display covering 64% of RGB colour gamut.

Features

All the notifications from your smartphone are conveniently displayed on the smartwatch but the only gripe is that you can’t reply to the messages. Although, incoming calls can be accepted with the flick of a finger.

Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip S is certified with IP68 which means that it is waterproof and dust resistant. You can safely take this smartwatch with you as an all-weather companion.

This smartwatch from Huami features the full fitness suite including a heart rate sensor and supports up to 10 different sports modes.

The Huami PAI health assessment system comes integrated into this smartwatch for intuitive fitness data analysis.

The Huami Amazfit Bip S features built-in GPS and GLONASS support for precise location tracking.

Battery Life

Battery life is the best aspect of the Huami Amazfit Bip S smartwatch. It will last you up to a whopping 40 days of continuous usage on a single charge.

As you have guessed already, the heart rate sensor turns on frequently, it will drop but not too much. About 40 days of battery life on a smartwatch is too much to ask, isn’t it?

Verdict

If you want an all-weather smartwatch that will last for days on a single charge, the Amazfit Bip S is the one you should be checking out.

With the special monochrome display that gets darker with the increase in light striking the surface, this is one of the most legible smartwatches that you can wear outdoors.

Go Noise is an Indian company known for its affordable smart wearable devices.

The Noise Fit Evolve is an affordable smartwatch priced around Rs.5,000 which is one of the very few OLED display smartwatches available in this price segment.

Design and Build Quality

The Noise Fit Evolve has a circular dial which is made of lightweight aluminium and plastic, which looks and feels premium in the wrist.

The powder-coated paint job further adds to the aesthetic appeal of this budget smartwatch.

The strap is made from silicone material and is very much comfortable to wear. This strap has a spring-loaded mechanism which makes it hot-swappable effortlessly.

With the IP68 rated dust and water resistance, you will be able to use this watch outdoors even under light rains and dusty environments without any issues whatsoever.

This budget smartwatch features a vibration motor inside that will alert you when the notifications arrive.

Display

The Noise Fit Evolve features a 1.2-inch OLED colour touch display with a resolution of 390 x 390 pixels.

As we said, this colourful display is a touch screen that can be navigated by touch and tap along with the crown button on the right side.

The brightness levels of this display are adequate for indoor as well as outdoor usage without much problems.

Go Noise advertises this as a scratch-resistant display but it’s wise to be careful not to use this smartwatch roughly.

Features

This smart wearable device from Go Noise features an always-on heart rate monitor for tracking your body metabolism.

This sensor is adequately accurate for normal use but shouldn’t be relied totally upon and consider it as a remedy instead of personally consulting a doctor.

The regular activity mode tracking is available on this smartwatch with support for multiple sports modes including jogging, yoga and much more.

You will get smart notifications from your smartphone including calls/messages and other alerts from third-party apps such as Whatsapp and Facebook.

Additional functions of this smartwatch can be easily controlled via the Noise fit app that can be downloaded from the play store.

Battery Life

The Noise Fit Evolve is powered by a 180mAh Li-ion battery which is rated to last up to three days on a single charge.

This battery takes two hours to completely juice up from zero to a hundred.

The supplied charging cradle is proprietary, so you won’t be able to charge this device without it.

Verdict

If you are looking for a well-built smartwatch with an OLED display and decent hardware performance, the Noise Fit Evolve is one of the best choices around the budget of just Rs.5,000.

The Amazfit Lite is the affordable sibling of the Amazfit Verge smartwatch which is still one of the most sought after mid-range smartwatches, even a year after launch.

This feature-rich smartwatch priced under Rs.5,000 in India packs in a ton of useful features that will let you step up your fitness streak a notch higher.

Design and Build Quality

The Amazfit Verge Lite as we said features a rounded dial.

If you’re the type of person who prefers round shaped dials to square-shaped dial, you should go for the Verge Lite than the Bip S we discussed just above.

The dial is made from a polycarbonate material and looks and feels very attractive. The quality of construction is top-notch and durable.

The dial itself is a bit thick with all the circuitry and sensors inside, so for those with thin wrists might consider this watch as bulky.

The silicone strap is very comfortable and skin-friendly. It comes with a buckle mode lock for a secure fit. You can easily swap straps on this smartwatch with other colourful ones available in the market.

Display

The Huami Amazfit Verge Lite features a 1.3-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels.

Being an OLED display, the colour pops out of the screen and the texts and the overall UI appears sharp and clean.

The brightness levels are very much sufficient for both indoor and outdoor use – thanks to the ambient light sensors on board.

This is a touchscreen as you might know and has an easy to use UI optimized for touch navigation.

This display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 to prevent accidental scratches and has an anti-fingerprint coating to hide smudges.

Features

This is a smart wearable device with fitness tracking features integrated into it. The heart rate monitor delivers accurate metabolic data which can be analyzed for monitoring your health condition.

The Amazfit app neatly stacks up the fitness data for easy understanding.

All the regular fitness features such as sports tracking modes, sleep tracking etc are present and accounted for on this device.

The watch faces can be easily downloaded and customized via the Amazfit app for a refreshing look every day.

This budget smartwatch from Huami also features built-in GPS+GLONASS support for independent location tracking.

Battery Life

The Huami Amazfit Verge Lite is powered by a 370mAh Li-ion battery which is rated to last for up to 20 days on a single charge.

If you set the heart rate sensor to be on always, you should expect a significant drop in this number.

The magnetic charging cradle is a very easy way to charge up the phone, which takes around 2 hours to completely juice up.

Verdict

The Amazfit Verge Lite is a feature-packed smartwatch with a gorgeous OLED display and decent build quality available for a budget just under Rs.5,000.

The 20-day battery life and the premium design of this smartwatch make this an irresistible offer in this price segment.

Realme is a sub-brand of Oppo dealing with budget smartphones and other accessories, specifically marketed for countries like India and Indonesia.

The Realme Classic smartwatch as the name suggests is a budget feature-rich smartwatch priced under Rs.4,000 where there is a lack of branded players as of now.

Design and Build Quality

The Realme Classic smartwatch has a square-shaped dial with rounded edges resembling the Apple watch from a distance.

However, there is a significant chin under the display which will be visible when the screen lights up.

The single button on the right side serves multiple purposes such as turn on/off the display, select an action, or to go back to the main screen from where in the UI.

The strap is made of silicone and feels solid and comfortable. The strap can be easily detached. Realme plans to bring straps with different designs later on.

The overall fit and finish of this smartwatch are on par with its competitors in the same price segment.

Display

This smartwatch comes with a relatively large 1.4-inch touchscreen LCD boasting a resolution of 320 x 320 pixels.

The clarity and brightness of this display are decent and UI feels crisp and vivid.

This is a full capacitive touch screen display and the sensitivity is excellent. The watch registers touch very effortlessly and the UI interaction feels fluid as well.

Features

The Realme Classic smartwatch is a fitness-centric wearable device. It comes with a full-time heart rate monitor and a blood oxygen level sensor.

With support up to 14 sports modes for active tracking, this is the smartwatch for those who follow an active workout lifestyle.

Rated with IP68 certification, you can wear this watch outdoors under drizzles with no fear of damaging it.

Miscellaneous

The Realme link app ( available for Android as of now) connects the smartwatch to your phone via Bluetooth v5.0.

The app is pretty straightforward to use and displays statistics in an understandable, easy to read layout.

There are seven watch faces at present on this smartwatch. Realme is in the process of adding more for allowing users to customize the watch according to their personal preference.

Battery Life

Realme promises around 8-10 days of usage on a single charge with this device.

The Realme Classic smartwatch comes with a cradle type charger which is a really easy and convenient method to charge the watch.

Verdict

Realme Classic smartwatch is a feature-packed device perfect for those who want a smart wearable with fitness tracking options.

The expected software support for this smartwatch makes it a value for money purchase under Rs.4,000.

Noise is an Indian company primarily focussing on smart wearables and audio accessories such as wireless earphones, headphones at an affordable price range.

The Noise ColorFit NAV is a built-in GPS smartwatch, which is probably one of the very few smart wearables in the sub. Rs.5,000 to feature standalone GPS support.

Build Quality and Desing

The design of the Noise ColorFit NAV dial looks somewhat similar to the Apple Watches out there.

The Noise ColorFit NAV features a square-shaped dial, similar in design to most other smartwatches out there.

One of the drawbacks of this watch is its build quality. The Noise ColorFit NAV has a complete plastic construction and it does not feel as premium as some other smartwatch offerings in the same price range.

The ColorFit NAV smartwatch features two physical buttons on its side to navigate through the watch UI.

The strap of the Noise ColorFit NAV is made of silicone and it is easily removable. You can easily swap the strap to your liking.

Although the watch is made of plastic, it still retains IP68 rating assuring the dust and water resistance.

Display

The display of the Noise ColorFit NAV is a large 1.4-inch LCD screen that has full touch capabilities.

The resolution of the display is 320×320 pixels and it provides sharp enough visuals and text without any noticeable pixelation.

The brightness of the Noise ColorFit NAV is manually adjustable and it is bright enough for trouble-free outdoor usage.

Features

The main highlight of the Noise ColorFit NAV is that it features integrated GPS. This means that the watch will provide you with accurate location information when walking or running and give you proper directions, without the help of a smartphone.

The sensor array inside the Noise ColorFit NAV includes a 3-axis accelerometer & 3-axis gyroscope. These sensors provide precise motion tracking and accurate step calculations.

The Noise ColorFit NAV smartwatch features a heart rate sensor that accurately measures the heartbeats at any given time. This watch also has a sleep tracking feature that measures the quality of sleep and provides you with a visual graph projecting your sleep pattern.

You can connect the Noise ColorFit NAV to your iOS and Android smartphones using the Noisefit app. This smartphone app allows you to choose from a wide range of watch faces that lets you personalize the appearance.

Battery Life

The rechargeable battery inside the Noise ColorFit NAV lasts up to 4 days on a single full charge. Given this watch has an independent GPS chip inside, this is not at all bad.

To juice up the battery in the Noise ColorFit NAV, the company bundles a magnetic dock upon which you can keep the smartwatch.

Verdict

If you are searching for a smartwatch that features independent GPS support under an affordable budget, then the ColorFit smartwatch from Noise is the one for you.

Gionee is a smartphone manufacturing company that is based in China. Gionee used to be quite a popular budget smartphone brand in India a few years back and now the company is trying its luck in the smart wearable market.

The Gionee Watch 4 is the 4th generation iteration of their popular Gionee Watch priced around Rs.3,999.

Build Quality and Desing

The Gionee Watch 4 features a circular dial that looks classy and elegant.

This smartwatch comes pre-applied with a screen guard to protect the screen against scratches, this is not something that you see often with smartwatches.

The casing of the Gionee Watch 4 is made completely of metal giving this smartwatch a premium look and feel. This watch features two physical buttons – a back button and a home button, both for navigating the UI.

The Gionee Watch 4 features a strap made from a mixture of leather and silicone material.

The existing strap on the watch can also be easily removed to add a strap of your choice. This opens up a range of possibilities in terms of customization – you can go for either a classier metal strap or a sporty silicone strap.

The Gionee Watch 4 features IP68 dust and water resistance which ensures that you don’t have to worry about getting the watch soaked or drenched in water.

Display

The Gionee Watch 4 features a 1.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 240×240 pixels.

The display is a capacitive touchscreen that supports both swipe and tap gestures.

The Gionee Watch 4 features a transflective display that remains always on. This means that you don’t have the hassle of pressing any buttons when you need to check the time.

Transflective display delivers excellent outdoor readability without taking a hit on the battery life of the device.

Features

The Gionee Watch 4 is loaded with features to keep track of your health and provides you with real-time updates.

To ensure that you get the most out of this smartwatch, it is recommended that you pair the watch with your smartphone by downloading the Gionee Buddy Smart Life app.

The Gionee Watch 4 features a heart rate sensor that accurately reads your heart rate and blood pressure to ensure that you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The smartwatch also has a pedometer that calculates the number of steps that are taken and it keeps track of the calories burnt with the exercise.

The Gionee Watch 4 can receive call and text notifications. It alerts you with vibration but it does not let you speak or reply to texts directly via the watch.

The smartwatch has more than 100 watch faces that can be downloaded via the companion app to customize the look and feel.

Battery Life

The Gionee Watch 4 features a 350mAh lithium-polymer battery that lasts up to 12 days on a single charge.

This smartwatch comes bundled with a clamp-style charger into which you can insert the smartwatch to charge it.

Verdict

The Gionee Watch 4 is quite a stunning smartwatch, given its metallic circular dial and always-on transflective display.

If you are looking for a smartwatch that provides reliable performance for a budget under Rs.4,000 the Watch 4 from Gionee is a good choice.

Amazfit is a wearables company that is known for its affordable and feature-rich smartwatches. They have a wide range of smartwatches catering to the needs of various customers under different price brackets.

The Amazfit Bip U is an entry-level smartwatch priced at Rs.3,499 in the Indian market.

Build Quality and Desing

The Bip U is a budget offering by Amazfit and is the younger sibling to the Bip S smartwatch.

The Bip U features a polycarbonate square-shaped dial with curved edges. The strap of this smartwatch is made from silicone material and it has holes punched into it to fit various wrist sizes.

At the rear section of the Bip U smartwatch, there is the heart rate sensor and the magnetic points to charge the device.

The Amazfit Bip U has 5ATM water resistance, which means that the watch is water-resistant up to 50m and you can even wear it while swimming.

Display

The Bip U smartwatch features a 1.43-inch TFT LCD which is larger than most other smartwatch displays in this price segment.

The display of the Bip U smartwatch has a resolution of 320×302 pixels which is sharp enough for the images and text to appear sharp and clean.

This display is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3 which prevents unnecessary scuff marks and scratches on the screen.

The glass on the display has an anti-fingerprint coating which makes sure the dial remains clean and smudge-free.

Features

To set up this budget smartwatch, you first need to pair it up with your Android or iOS smartphone using the Zepp App.

The Bip U smartwatch has some of the basic fitness features such as heart rate sensing and SPo2 monitoring.

This budget smartwatch supports more than 60 sport modes including outdoor and indoor sports. This makes it an ideal choice for someone who is really into sports and wants proper tracking and fitness assistance.

The heart rate sensor in this watch is advanced and can provide 24×7 heart rate monitoring thanks to Huami’s proprietary BioTracker technology.

This watch features sleep quality and stress level monitoring to provide information about your sleeping pattern and reminding you to relax using breathing techniques when under stress.

The Bip U smartwatch utilizes the advanced PAI algorithm that evaluates your health by monitoring heart rate data, activity duration, and other health data and converting them into numerical values for assessment.

If you get bored of your watch face then fret not because through the companion app you can choose over 50 smartwatch faces to stylize your smartwatch according to your liking.

Battery Life

The Amazfit Bip U has a battery life of up to 9 days. The battery inside the smartwatch is a lithium-ion battery that is rechargeable using the magnetic charging dock that comes bundled with the smartwatch.

Verdict

If you are a fitness enthusiast interested in sports and want a smartwatch to monitor your workouts accurately, then the Amazfit Bip U is a smartwatch is one of the best choices out there.

Realme started as a budget smartphone subsidiary of Oppo and has emerged as a popular brand in the Indian market thanks to its budget-friendly pricing.

Realme has now also entered the smartwatch market with their Realme Watches, the latest one being the Realme Watch S, priced at Rs.4,999.

Build Quality and Desing

The Realme Watch S has a premium build quality with a lightweight yet durable aluminium alloy case.

This budget smartwatch comes certified with IP68 water-resistance design which affirms you not to worry about taking the watch outdoors or for swimming for that matter.

Taking inspiration from Samsung’s Galaxy series smartwatches, the Realme Watch S has a circular dial.

This smartwatch features two physical buttons – one which acts as a back button and the other one acts as a home screen shortcut.

The strap of the Realme Watch S is made of silicone and it can be easily detached to attach the strap of your choice.

Display

The Realme Watch S features a 1.3-inch LCD that has a resolution of 360×360 pixels.

This is a capacitive touchscreen with decent touch response and fluidity.

Regarding brightness, this smartwatch has auto-brightness adjustment with which you won’t have any trouble reading the dial even under direct sunlight.

Covered with Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3, this display is less prone to smudges and accidental scratches.

The colours come out vivid and punchy and the dynamic range is decent, even though this is not an OLED panel.

Features

Now let’s talk about the main features of the Realme Watch S.

The Realme Watch S is packed with useful features to keep you fit and healthy all the time.

To access the full feature set of the Realme Watch S, you first have to download the Realme Link application from the iOS app store or Play Store on Android.

Similar to other watches out there, this smartwatch features real-time heart rate monitoring and SPo2 monitoring.

This smartwatch supports 16 sport modes that the watch can be set to while performing various activities.

The smartwatch comes loaded with features such as remote shutter and media playback controls.

Although this smartwatch does not have a speaker or mic, it can be used to accept calls and read text messages but you cannot reply to them.

Battery Life

The Realme Watch S features a battery life of up to 15 days.

To charge up the device we have a magnetic charger that you can connect to the back of the device.

Verdict

The Realme Watch S is loaded with useful features and with a metal case, it feels like you are getting more than you paid for.

Crossbeats is an Indian company that is popular for its high-fidelity audio accessories such as wireless earphones and headphones.

Crossbeats Ace is a full-fledged smartwatch with fitness-oriented features baked right in, available for just Rs.3,999 in India.

Build Quality and Desing

The Crossbeats Ace smartwatch has a metallic body and features a single physical button on its side.

It is hard to see metallic dial chassis in a budget smartwatch these days and the CrossBeats Ace is one of the few.

The dial of the watch is circular which is a good change from the more common square dials we’ve seen in other watches.

The strap of the watch is made of silicone material. If you are not a fan of rubber straps then don’t worry because the strap on the Crossbeats Ace can be easily swapped.

This smartwatch has IP68 dust and water resistance ensuring superior protection against the elements.

Display

The Crossbeats Ace features a large 1.3-inch IPS touchscreen display.

The display has a resolution of 240×240 pixels which makes the visuals and text look sharper and clean.

Thanks to the high peak brightness, this display is legible both indoors and under direct sunlight.

Thanks to the IPS LCD, the colour reproduction is satisfactory for the price and the watch looks legible without any noticeable colour shift when viewed from the sides.

Features

Although Crossbeats might not be a brand you have heard of often, you would be surprised to know that the Ace smartwatch is loaded with useful features.

The Ace smartwatch does not feature integrated GPS but supports sync GPS tracking from your smartphone.

The UI of the smartwatch is easy to understand and the touch, swipe controls make it feel very intuitive to operate.

The Crossbeats Ace smartwatch features a regular set of sensors such as the heart rate monitor, SPo2 monitor, accelerometer and gyroscope sensors.

This smartwatch supports eight different sports modes that you can set it to while performing certain activities like running and cycling to track your workout data.

This smartwatch can be used as a remote shutter button or media playback remote with your smartphone music application.

The watch has a vibration motor inside that alerts you with incoming calls and other message notifications.

To get the most out of your smartwatch it is necessary to pair it up with your smartphone and download the Da Fit application available on Android and iOS stores.

Battery Life

The battery life on the Crossbeats Ace is pretty good. This smartwatch will last you for about 15 days on a single full charge.

The magnetic charger bundled with this smartwatch juices it up within 2.30-3.00 hours.

Verdict

Although Crossbeats is not a popular brand when it comes to smartwatches with the Ace smartwatch, they have proved that they are worthy of attention.

The Crossbeats Ace is a well-built budget smartwatch with excellent battery life and decent display well worth the asking price.

This concludes our curated list of the nine best smartwatches in India under Rs.5,000.

Smartwatches tend to have a pricing anomaly between Rs.2000 and Rs.5,000 and you will seldom find a good product. We have tried our best to pick the ones you might be impressed within each category.

If you’re looking for a top of the line flagship smartwatch, then do check out our article on the best smartwatches in India.

We hope this list will help you save time in making your purchase decision.

If you have any suggestions or queries, let us know in the comment section below. As always thanks and have a great day!