Motorola is making another push into wearables at CES 2026 with the launch of the Moto Watch, marking its return to the smartwatch space after last year’s Moto Watch Fit. The new model leans more heavily into health and fitness, thanks to a partnership with sports science company Polar.
Unlike the square Watch Fit, the Moto Watch adopts a round design with a 1.43-inch OLED display inside a 47mm aluminum case. A stainless steel crown sits on the side, and users can choose between silicone, leather, or stainless steel bands. The watch is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance, with an additional 1 ATM rating for shallow water use. Motorola is using Gorilla Glass 3 to protect the display.
Fitness tracking is where the Polar collaboration shows up. The Moto Watch tracks steps, continuous heart rate, blood oxygen levels, stress, and sleep. It also includes several of Polar’s long-standing features, such as Smart Calories, Nightly Recharge, and Activity Score, which focus on recovery and workout intensity rather than just raw numbers. Hydration reminders, medication alerts, and customizable goals are included as well.
On the smartwatch side, the Moto Watch supports dual-frequency GPS and phone call handling via a built-in speaker and microphone. Notifications and summaries can be surfaced through Motorola’s moto ai, including a “Catch me up” feature on supported phones. The watch runs on Motorola’s own proprietary software instead of Wear OS and requires Android 12 or later.
Battery life is rated at up to 13 days, or around 7 days with the always-on display enabled. Motorola also claims a five-minute top-up is enough to get through a full day.
Pricing and availability:
Pricing starts at €99.99 with a silicone strap and goes up to €149.99 for stainless steel versions. The watch will reportedly be available in the U.S. starting January 22, 2026, with international availability beginning in February.
This is Motorola’s first device to carry a “Powered by Polar” badge. Whether that partnership helps it stand out in a crowded smartwatch market is still an open question, but on paper, the Moto Watch is shaping up as a more fitness-focused and affordable alternative to mainstream options.
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