Smartwatches & Fitness Trackers — Release Timeline
Every major smartwatch and fitness tracker release from 2023 to 2026, sorted newest first.
Last updated: February 2026 • 21 products tracked • 5 brands
Smartwatches follow predictable annual cycles. Apple drops new Apple Watch every September. Samsung launches Galaxy Watch alongside its Galaxy Z folds each July. Google releases Pixel Watch each fall. Garmin ships new Forerunner and Fenix models in spring and fall. Knowing the cadence helps you time your purchase — last year's watch often drops 20-30% the week a new model launches. Tip: Garmin rarely discounts deeply except on Prime Day and Black Friday.
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| Released | Brand | Product | MSRP | Key Feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 20258 months ago |  Apple |
Watch Series 11 | $399 | S11 chip, blood pressure monitoring, sleep apnea detection, thinner design | — |
| Sep 19, 20258 months ago | Apple |
Watch Ultra 3 | $799 | microLED display, satellite messaging, 72hr battery, titanium case | — |
| Sep 10, 20258 months ago |  Google |
Pixel Watch 4 | $349 | Gemini AI, improved Fitbit health suite, longer battery, faster charging | — |
| Jul 9, 202510 months ago |  Samsung |
Galaxy Watch 8 | $299 | Exynos W1000, body composition, blood pressure, 48hr battery | — |
| Jul 9, 202510 months ago | Samsung |
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 | $649 | 47mm titanium, Dual Band GPS, 3-day battery, fitness coaching AI | — |
| May 15, 202512 months ago |  Garmin |
Forerunner 570 | $399 | AMOLED display, 14-day battery, advanced running metrics, morning report | — |
| Jan 9, 202516 months ago | Garmin |
Instinct 3 Solar | $449 | Solar charging, AMOLED option, multi-sport tracking, 24-day battery | Check Price |
| Oct 11, 202419 months ago | Garmin |
Fenix 8 Solar | $999 | Solar titanium, built-in flashlight, AMOLED option, dive computer, 29-day battery | Check Price |
| Sep 22, 202420 months ago | Apple |
Watch Series 10 | $399 | Thinnest ever, faster charging, wider display, sleep apnea detection, S10 chip | Check Price |
| Sep 10, 202420 months ago | Google |
Pixel Watch 3 | $349 | Actua display, Fitbit heart rate zones, loss of pulse detection, 36hr battery | Check Price |
| Jul 10, 202422 months ago | Samsung |
Galaxy Watch 7 | $299 | Exynos W1000, 3x faster CPU, advanced energy score, dual-frequency GPS | Check Price |
| Jul 10, 202422 months ago | Samsung |
Galaxy Watch Ultra | $649 | 47mm titanium, triple sensor, Dual Band GPS, 60hr battery (basic) | Check Price |
| Oct 12, 202331 months ago |  Fitbit |
Charge 6 | $159 | Google integration, ECG, EDA, GPS, Fitbit Premium trial, 7-day battery | Check Price |
| Sep 22, 202332 months ago | Apple |
Watch Ultra 2 | $799 | S9 chip, brighter 3000-nit display, carbon neutral, 60hr battery, double tap | Check Price |
| Sep 22, 202332 months ago | Apple |
Watch Series 9 | $399 | S9 chip, double-tap gesture, on-device Siri, brighter always-on display | Check Price |
| Sep 22, 202332 months ago | Apple |
Watch SE (2nd Gen) | $249 | S8 chip, crash detection, redesigned case, low power mode | Check Price |
| Jul 26, 202334 months ago | Samsung |
Galaxy Watch 6 | $299 | 2x brighter display, Advanced Sleep Coaching, Sapphire Crystal glass option | Check Price |
| Jul 26, 202334 months ago | Samsung |
Galaxy Watch 6 Classic | $379 | Rotating bezel, 47mm, body composition, ECG, blood pressure monitoring | Check Price |
| Jun 28, 202335 months ago | Google |
Pixel Watch 2 | $349 | Snapdragon W5 chip, 24hr battery with AOD, Fitbit heart rate zones, emergency SOS | Check Price |
| Mar 17, 202338 months ago | Garmin |
Forerunner 265 | $449 | AMOLED display, 13-day battery, training readiness, HRV status, race widget | Check Price |
| Mar 3, 202338 months ago | Garmin |
Forerunner 965 | $599 | AMOLED titanium, 31-day battery, advanced performance metrics, offline maps | Check Price |