The Moto Watch Fit breaks from Motorola’s traditional round smartwatch design, embracing a square aesthetic reminiscent of the Apple Watch. This new wearable, unveiled alongside the Moto Razr 2025 lineup, aims to provide Android users with a square smartwatch experience. This hands-on preview explores the Moto Watch Fit’s key features, design choices, and potential appeal.
Square Display and Customizable Style
Watch face on the new Moto Watch Fit 2025
The Moto Watch Fit boasts a 1.9-inch square OLED display, strikingly similar in size to the Apple Watch Series 10. With a brightness of 1,000 nits, it should offer decent visibility in most conditions, though bright sunlight might pose a challenge. Following Motorola’s smartphone design philosophy, the Watch Fit offers Pantone-curated band colors, like the trekking green matching the Razr Ultra 2025. Interchangeable bands with 22mm connectors provide extensive customization options, allowing users to personalize their style. Motorola’s Moto AI feature promises wallpaper creation based on text prompts, though we couldn’t test this functionality during our hands-on.
RTOS Prioritizes Battery Life
Weather on the new Moto Watch Fit 2025
Instead of Wear OS, Motorola chose the RTOS platform for the Watch Fit. While some smartwatches utilize dual-architecture systems for both RTOS and Wear OS, Motorola focused solely on RTOS. This means no Google Play Store and a limited app selection. However, it ensures compatibility with all Android phones. The primary advantage of RTOS is extended battery life. The Moto Watch Fit promises an impressive 16 days on a single charge, surpassing the Apple Watch Series 10’s two-day battery life and even the OnePlus Watch 3’s five days.
Fitness-Focused Features
Activity tracking on the new Moto Watch Fit 2025
The RTOS platform necessitated a custom fitness tracking app. The companion app tracks standard health metrics like sleep, activity, and heart rate. Over 100 sports modes, advanced calorie tracking, and built-in GPS provide comprehensive workout data. 5ATM water resistance and an IP68 rating allow for submersion up to 5 meters, catering to swimmers. Gorilla Glass 3 offers protection against scratches and drops.
Back to Basics
App menu on the new Moto Watch Fit 2025
The Moto Watch Fit emphasizes core smartwatch functionalities: health tracking, stylish design, and long battery life. This contrasts with Wear OS and Apple Watch devices, which often prioritize extensive app ecosystems.
Heart rate sensor on the new Moto Watch Fit 2025
Conclusion: A Promising Alternative
Heart rate monitoring on the new Moto Watch Fit 2025
The Moto Watch Fit presents a compelling option for Android users seeking a stylish, fitness-oriented smartwatch with exceptional battery life. Its square design, customizable bands, and focus on essential features may appeal to those who prioritize functionality and longevity over a vast app selection. Pricing remains unknown, but the Moto Watch Fit could be an attractive alternative for those seeking a balance between features and battery performance.
Activity tracking on the new Moto Watch Fit 2025
