Google is about to launch its first new Fitbit with a screen since 2023.
On October 9, 2026, the Google Health accounts on Instagram and X posted a short teaser. The caption reads "Get an Edge on your health. 10.12.26." The image shows the side of a small band with a long side button. Google has not said in plain words what launches on October 12, but the capital "Edge" lines up with weeks of leaks about a tracker called the Fitbit Edge.
Leaks from Android Headlines and from billbil-kun at Dealabs describe a band that sits between the screenless Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5. It looks like the long-awaited follow-up to the Fitbit Charge 6, which came out in 2023.
Everything below about the Edge comes from leaks, not from Google. We will update this page after the reveal.
Key dates
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Fitbit Charge 6 launches, the last Charge model so far |
| May 7, 2026 | Google announces the screenless Fitbit Air at $99.99 (on sale May 26) |
| August 15, 2026 | 9to5Google spots an unnamed Fitbit tracker in Pixel 11 ads |
| Early October 2026 | Android Headlines leaks images and the "Fitbit Edge" name; Dealabs leaks the European price and spec sheet |
| October 9, 2026 | Google Health posts the "Get an Edge on your health. 10.12.26." teaser |
| October 12, 2026 | Expected reveal (no ship date or US price yet) |
Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Air vs Charge 6 vs Pixel Watch 5
| Fitbit Edge (leaked) | Fitbit Air | Fitbit Charge 6 | Pixel Watch 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Not announced | On sale | On sale (2023 model) | On sale |
| Screen | 1.34-inch AMOLED, always-on option | None | Yes | Round, Wear OS |
| Battery | Up to 7 days, about 2 days with always-on | Up to 7 days | n/a in our sources | Up to 30 hours (41mm), 40 hours (45mm) |
| Fast charge | 5 minutes = up to 24 hours | 5 minutes = about a day | n/a in our sources | n/a in our sources |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | n/a in our sources | n/a in our sources | n/a in our sources |
| Health sensors | Heart rate, SpO2, ECG, skin temp | n/a in our sources | n/a in our sources | n/a in our sources |
| Water | 5 ATM / IP68 | Up to 50 meters | n/a in our sources | n/a in our sources |
| Weight | 17.7 g | n/a in our sources | n/a in our sources | n/a in our sources |
| Works with | Android 11+ and iOS 16.4+ | Android and iOS | n/a in our sources | Android 12+ only |
| Price | €179 / £159 (leak); US not known | $99.99 | €159 in Europe | From €419 (41mm) in Europe |
Specs for the Edge come from the Dealabs spec sheet, as reported by Dealabs and the5krunner. Fitbit Air details come from 9to5Google. The European Charge 6 and Pixel Watch 5 prices are from Dealabs; the Pixel Watch 5 battery and phone support are from the spec table the5krunner cites. Where a cell says "n/a in our sources", we did not find a number we could check.
What the Fitbit Edge adds
- A real screen again. The Air has no display at all. The Edge reportedly has a 1.34-inch AMOLED touchscreen with an always-on mode. Sources disagree on the shape: Android Headlines describes it as oval, while the Dealabs sheet calls it rectangular. Photos at the reveal should settle that.
- Built-in GPS and an altimeter. Leaks say the Edge can track runs and rides without your phone, and log climbs.
- More health sensors. The leaked list includes heart rate, red and infrared SpO2 sensors, ECG-ready electrical sensors and skin temperature. Dealabs also lists VO2 max and more than 40 exercise modes.
- A few small apps. Leaks mention Google Maps, YouTube Music (or media controls) and Find My Phone, plus phone notifications. Android Headlines says notifications will be less capable than on a Pixel Watch.
- Gemini coaching. Dealabs says the Edge supports Gemini-powered coaching, and that some features may need a paid Google Health Premium plan.
- Four colors. Dealabs lists Obsidian, Olive, Canyon and Fog, which match the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel Watch 5 colors.
The catches
- The US price is a guess. Only the European (€179) and UK (£159) prices leaked. Android Headlines and the5krunner guess $149 to $199. Engadget thinks it could land closer to $180. Do not count on any of these until Google confirms.
- No ship date yet. October 12 looks like the reveal. It is not clear when you can actually buy one.
- Some features may sit behind a subscription. Google already pushes Google Health Premium with the Air, which comes with 3 months included.
- Short battery with always-on. The leaked 7 days drops to about 2 days if you keep the screen always on.
Where each one wins
- Fitbit Edge wins if you want a light band with a screen, GPS and ECG, and you use an iPhone or an Android phone. Leaks say it works with both.
- Fitbit Air wins on price. At $99.99 it is the cheapest current Google tracker, and it has no screen to distract you.
- Charge 6 wins only on deals. It is three years old, and the Edge looks set to replace it.
- Pixel Watch 5 wins if you want a full smartwatch with Wear OS apps, and you are fine charging it every day or two. It does not work with iPhones.
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Which should you buy?
- You want a Fitbit with a screen: Wait for the October 12 reveal. The Edge looks like a clear step up from the Charge 6.
- You want the cheapest Google tracker today: get the Fitbit Air ($99.99). It is on sale now and works with Android and iOS.
- You find a Charge 6 on a deep discount: it is still a fine basic tracker, but expect Google's focus to move to the Edge.
- You want a full smartwatch on Android: look at the Pixel Watch 5 instead of a band.
- You use an iPhone: the Edge and Air both reportedly work with iOS. The Pixel Watch 5 does not.
- Wait: if your current tracker still works, wait for real reviews of the Edge, its US price and whether key features need Premium.
Want a full smartwatch instead? See our best smartwatches guide and our Apple Watch vs Galaxy Watch vs Pixel Watch comparison.
Other tech news this week
- Amazon redesigned its Kindle lineup. The new 6-inch Kindle is $149.99, and the Paperwhite and Colorsoft ship October 28. See our new Kindle vs Paperwhite vs Colorsoft breakdown.
- Bose is back with $99 Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds that ship October 15. Read our Bose wired earbuds vs EarPods article.
- Apple holds its "Welcome Home" event on October 13. A home hub, HomePod mini and Apple TV are expected. Read our Apple October 13 event preview.
Sources
- Google Health on Instagram: "Get an Edge on your health. 10.12.26."
- Engadget: Google teases its new Fitbit Edge wearable ahead of an October 12 reveal
- Android Headlines: Google Fitbit Edge leak
- Dealabs: Fitbit Edge European prices and full spec sheet
- the5krunner: Fitbit Edge specs, all we know
- 9to5Google: Fitbit Air launch
Image: Google Health teaser image (Fitbit Edge side button), via Google Health on Instagram.
