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Google could soon have a new Fitbit tracker, and this one looks like a successor to the Charge series. It’s called the Fitbit Edge, according to Android Headlines, and it has a small oval display along with the usual fitness-tracking features. The same device also appeared without a name in Google’s Pixel 11 promotional material back in August.
The Edge would join a Fitbit lineup that already includes both screen-equipped and screenless trackers. The Fitbit Air has no display, while the Fitbit Inspire 3 and Charge 6 already offer screens.
The difference with the Edge is that it could bring some of the Charge series’ features into a newer design, while adding things like built-in GPS and a small selection of Google apps. Google hasn’t released a new Charge since 2023, so the Edge could be the replacement that has been missing from the lineup.
Why is the Fitbit Edge interesting?
There’s another reason the Edge is interesting. It reportedly works with both Android and iOS, just like other Fitbit trackers. The Pixel Watch 5 is different because it runs Wear OS and only works with Android. This is to say, the Edge could give iPhone users a Google wearable with a display without moving up to a smartwatch from another brand.
The screen itself doesn’t turn the Edge into a smaller Pixel Watch. The leaked information says it can show notifications and supports a limited set of apps, including Google Maps, YouTube Music, and Find My Phone. The comparison material also lists media and music controls. There doesn’t appear to be a full app store, so most things beyond those features would still happen on the phone.
For workouts, the Edge has some useful hardware built in. It reportedly includes GPS, an altimeter for elevation tracking, and automatic activity recognition. The device can last up to seven days.
The design is also quite different from the rectangular Charge 6. It has a round, oval display with an elongated button on either side of the body. The band uses a pinch-style release mechanism on the back, and the puck will be available in Obsidian, Olive, and Canyon. The green and orange versions have two-tone frames, with the orange model having a brighter gold-colored edge.
When it could launch and what it might cost
The Fitbit Edge could arrive this month. Android Headlines expects an October launch, although Google hasn’t announced a date yet.
Pricing is also unconfirmed. The report estimates between $149 and $199, based partly on previous Charge pricing. The Charge 6 launched at $159.95, while the Fitbit Air starts at $99.99, so that range would put the Edge above the basic tracker without getting into Pixel Watch territory.
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