Google’s Fitbit Edge Launches Monday. The Leaks Say It’s the Tracker Fitbit Fans Have Been Waiting For
Google confirmed the Fitbit Edge for October 12. Leaks point to a 1.34-inch AMOLED, 7-day battery, ECG, GPS and a price near $180 to $200.
Google isn’t hiding it anymore. On Thursday, its official health accounts posted a close-up of a new wearable with a short line: “Get an Edge on your health. 10.12.2026.” The Fitbit Edge, a screen-equipped tracker that sits between the screenless Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5, arrives Monday, October 12.
Thanks to a week of leaks, we already know most of what Google will say. And on paper, this is the first Fitbit in years that looks like it was built for people who actually loved Fitbit.
What Google confirmed
Not much, officially: the name, the date, and a teaser image. 9to5Google’s Ben Schoon notes the image hints at the display seen in earlier leaks, suggests the Pixel Watch 5’s “Canyon” color carries over, and shows what looks like a metal chassis. Android Authority points out it’s still unclear whether Monday means an announcement only or immediate sales.
What the leaks say
The fullest picture came from French site Dealabs, as reported by Android Authority on October 6. If it holds up, the Edge brings:
- A 1.34-inch rectangular AMOLED touchscreen with an always-on display mode
- An aluminum case rated 5 ATM and IP68, weighing 17.7 grams
- Up to 7 days of battery life, or up to 2 days with always-on enabled
- A user-replaceable battery and a roughly two-hour full charge over USB-C
- Built-in GPS, an altimeter and Bluetooth 5.4
- ECG with AFib detection, SpO2 and skin temperature sensors
- Blood pressure and insulin resistance trend tracking
- More than 40 exercise modes
- Gemini-powered coaching, including on-wrist feedback, custom training plans and an “Ask Coach” assistant
- Support for both Android and iPhone
The leaked colors mirror the Pixel Watch 5: Obsidian, Olive, Canyon and Fog, each pairing a different aluminum finish with a matching sport band. One caution, though: some advanced health features may require a Google Health Premium subscription.
Where the price lands
European pricing leaked at €179 and £159 in the U.K. U.S. pricing hasn’t leaked directly, and reports differ. 9to5Google cites a figure around $180, while Android Authority expects roughly $200. An earlier leak suggested a $149 to $199 range. Either way, it slots into an obvious gap in Google’s lineup.
| Google wearable | Type | U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Fitbit Air | Screenless tracker | $99 |
| Fitbit Charge 6 | Screen tracker | $159.95 |
| Fitbit Edge | Screen tracker | About $180 to $200 (leaked, unconfirmed) |
| Pixel Watch 5 | Wear OS smartwatch | Roughly double the Edge |
Why this one matters
For three years, Google’s tracker strategy has felt like it was steering everyone toward the Pixel Watch. The Charge 6 was the last screen-equipped Fitbit, and the Air, at $99, went screenless. If you wanted a display, real battery life and serious health sensors without a nightly charge, Google didn’t have much for you.
The Edge looks like that answer. A week of battery beats any Pixel Watch by a wide margin. ECG, built-in GPS and an always-on screen cover what most runners and casual fitness buyers need. And the replaceable battery, if it’s real, is a thoughtful touch on a device people tend to wear for years.
The risks are the usual ones. A $200 price would put it uncomfortably close to discounted smartwatches, and paywalling the most interesting health features behind Google Health Premium would sour the value. We’ll know Monday. If Google lands closer to $180 and keeps the core health features free, the Edge could be the easiest wearable recommendation Google has made in years.
Sources: 9to5Google, Android Authority, Android Authority. Photo by James Orr on Unsplash.
Sidharth
Hey there ! I am Sidharth Shankar, I am an editor at Android Captain. A computer science engineer with 7 years of experience in the technology field, I cover apps, Reviews, AI features, wearables and hands-on how-to guides for Android users.
