Cheap Smartwatch Savings: Five Budget Wearable-Compatible Smartphones!
When smartwatches were first revealed, they only linked with a select few top of the range smartphones, making them a rare sight on the street. However, with the continuing growth of our smartphones we’re finally beginning to see some budget phones that are able to work in cahoots with wearable tech, meaning jumping aboard the wearable bandwagon doesn’t have to mean splashing the cash. So if you’re thinking of getting yourself a fitness band or one of the latest smart watches, what are the best budget smartphones that are compatible?
Sony Xperia E4 and the Sony Smartwatch 3
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One of the best budget phones coming out of Sony this spring, the Xperia E4 could well be the ideal partner for the Sony SmartWatch 3. Being made by the same company, these two devices seem destined for one another, and it won’t cost you too much to grab them both together!
The Xperia E4 offers an all-round solid experience, whilst the SmartWatch 3 is the best wearable tech Sony has in its ranks. Both devices are incredibly well-designed, and with all of the necessary hardware included you can’t go wrong.
HTC Desire 620- compatible with all Android Wear watches!
Whilst HTC hasn’t quite brought out its own smartwatch yet, it doesn’t mean you have to languish in mediocrity without it! The HTC Desire 620 can link quickly and easily with any Android Wear based wearable – including the likes of the Moto 360.
What’s also great about the Desire 620 is that not only is it cheap, but it also looks superb. This ties in perfectly with the Moto 360, as whilst the smartwatch isn’t HTC branded, it makes for one of the best looking couples we’ve ever seen – eat your heart out Brangelina!
Again, it all comes down to the Desire 620’s Android operating system which lets the phone connect with the Android Wear watch. This means that all of your notifications and more will be transferred to your wrist when you’ve got both devices in tow.
Microsoft Lumia 530 and the FitBit Flex
One of the least pricey phones on the list, the Lumia 530 is one of the best regarded budget phones on the market. But even with the lesser-known Windows Phone 8.1 OS on board, you can still connect to the FitBit Flex, the best smartwatch for someone on a tight budget.
By simply downloading the FitBit app from the Windows App Store, you can finally link a wearable to your Windows powered phone. With the Lumia 530 being one of the cheapest handsets from Microsoft, this is arguably the least expensive duo of the list as well.
So if you’re looking to spend as little cash as possible, this is most likely the best pairing for you. Plus, you won’t be let down by the performance of either of them either – so you’ll be getting great value for money as well.
Samsung Galaxy A3 and the Samsung Galaxy Gear S
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If you’re looking to splash the cash on one of the best smartwatches on the market, then grabbing the more wallet-friendly Galaxy A3 could be ideal. Obviously working well with any Samsung smartwatch, the A3 is certainly a great partner for the likes of the Samsung Gear S.
Whilst the Gear S isn’t what you’d call a cheap smartwatch, it does pack plenty of features whilst also keeping in touch with the A3. Plus, with the A3’s links with S Health and other Samsung apps, you’re guaranteed seamless integration between the two devices.
So, if you’ve gone a bit overboard when purchasing your smart watch, the Galaxy A3 is a great way of recouping some of that hard earned cash.
iPhone 4s and the Pebble smartwatch
That’s right – we’re counting an iPhone as a budget handset, albeit one that’s been on the block for a little while. The iPhone 4s was recently re-released with 8GB on-board storage, but whilst it skimps in the memory department, it still offers great connectivity.
Whilst the upcoming Apple Watch is out of the question for this mobile veteran, the iPhone does offer compatibility to the likes of the Pebble budget smartwatch. This means all of those iOS notifications you get can be viewed on your wrist without paying over the odds.
Also, it’s not very often you can pick up an iPhone on a budget, so you should take the opportunity while you can! Of course, if you do have the best part of £1000 spare, you could always shell out for the Apple Watch when it arrives…
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