Best 2025 Smartwatches for call handling

#1 Apple Watch Series 11
4.7

Call handling is strong, with clear calls in noisy conditions and Call Screening called a personal favorite.

Pros: ECG functionality, app ecosystem

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, recovery insights

#2 Apple Watch SE 3
4.5

Call handling was rated highly where tested, especially voice isolation and gesture-based call management.

Pros: app ecosystem, operating system experience

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, ECG functionality

#3 Apple Watch Ultra 3
4.5

Call handling received positive evidence from smartwatch audio quality in the PhoneArena review.

Pros: app ecosystem, watch face quality

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, size options

#4 Garmin Tactix 8
4.5

Call handling was repeatedly praised as convenient and surprisingly useful, though it depends on a paired phone rather than standalone cellular service.

Pros: wellness insights, build quality

Cons: LTE connectivity, band quality

#5 Amazfit Balance 2
4.2

Call handling was consistently useful, with multiple reviewers praising Bluetooth call clarity, speaker loudness, or the ability to answer calls from the wrist.

Pros: Bluetooth connectivity, calorie tracking usefulness

Cons: ECG functionality, flashlight usefulness

#6 Amazfit Active Max
4.2

Call handling was mostly positive, with reviewers liking Bluetooth calling, call delay controls, and clear watch audio, though one found the speaker only usable rather than loud.

Pros: workout tracking variety, outdoor visibility

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, safety features

#7 Amazfit Active 2
4.2

Calling from the wrist was a pleasant surprise, with clear or convenient call handling despite the need for a nearby phone.

Pros: pairing reliability, value for money

Cons: stress tracking, onboard music storage

#8 Coros Apex 4
4.2

Call handling is better than expected for audio quality, but reviewers also note inbound-only behavior, inconsistent call pickup, and water-speaker caveats.

Pros: reliability, battery life

Cons: LTE connectivity, flashlight usefulness

#9 OnePlus Watch 3
3.8

Call handling was usable, but speaker volume and loudness were recurring limitations.

Pros: blood oxygen tracking, step counting accuracy

Cons: LTE connectivity, calorie tracking usefulness

#10 CMF Watch 3 Pro
3.8

Call handling was mostly positive for basic calls, with clear speaker or microphone results indoors, but not every reviewer found it strong outdoors.

Pros: workout tracking variety, user interface

Cons: Wi-Fi connectivity, onboard music storage

#11 Garmin Forerunner 570
3.7

Call handling was useful but not essential; reviewers said calls worked and audio was acceptable, though one noted volume limits.

Pros: charging speed, GPS accuracy

Cons: ECG functionality, smartphone notifications

#12 Amazfit Bip 6
3.7

Call handling was useful and often clear enough, but speaker loudness, wrist-call awkwardness, and Bluetooth range kept it from feeling premium.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: contactless payments, stress tracking

#13 Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro
3.6

Call handling is mixed. Several reviewers found Bluetooth call quality useful or surprisingly good, while others said the speaker and microphone were not loud or high-quality enough.

Pros: workout tracking variety, calorie tracking usefulness

Cons: LTE connectivity, ECG functionality

#14 Garmin Forerunner 970
3.6

Call handling was mixed: reviewers liked the convenience and improved speaker, but some found the volume or sound quality unimpressive.

Pros: stress tracking, customization options

Cons: menu navigation, companion app quality

#15 Garmin Venu 4
3.6

Call handling was useful for quick calls, but speaker volume and phone dependence kept it from feeling like a core strength.

Pros: activity auto-detection, style and design

Cons: LTE connectivity, charging convenience

#16 Garmin fenix 8 Pro
3.1

Call handling was mixed: some calls sounded clear enough, but other reviewers found call quality unclear, unreliable, or dependent on the recipient using Garmin Messenger.

Pros: workout tracking variety, pairing reliability

Cons: size options, companion app quality

#17 Google Pixel Watch 4
3.0

Call handling was split, with one reviewer finding calls acceptable and another saying the speaker was too quiet in public.

Pros: step counting accuracy, charging speed

Cons: stress tracking, band quality

#18 Garmin Venu X1
2.8

Bluetooth call quality was acceptable in one review, but another found app-based calling limited and unable to handle a Teams call from the wrist.

Pros: pairing reliability, watch face quality

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#19 Garmin Vivoactive 6
2.1

Call handling is limited, especially for iPhone users and anyone wanting wrist-based calls or richer phone-free communication.

Pros: software smoothness, comfort

Cons: LTE connectivity, voice assistant quality

#20 Garmin Approach S50
2.0

Call handling was limited because the watch could answer or reject calls but could not be used to speak through the watch.

Pros: touchscreen responsiveness, health tracking accuracy

Cons: call handling, voice assistant quality

#21 Garmin Instinct 3
2.0

Call handling is weak because reviewers note the watch cannot take calls and lacks microphone/speaker functionality.

Pros: customization options, charging speed

Cons: onboard music storage, voice assistant quality

#22 Motorola Moto Watch Fit
1.5

Call handling was a clear weakness because reviewers repeatedly noted the lack of microphone, speaker, and call support.

Pros: software smoothness, menu navigation

Cons: contactless payments, stress tracking