Fitbit Edge Exclusive Images Show Google's Replacement for the Fitbit Charge
Short summary
Android Headlines obtained exclusive images of the Fitbit Edge, Google's upcoming fitness tracker with a small oval display, GPS, and 7-day battery life. It's positioned as a middle ground between the budget Fitbit Air and the full-featured Pixel Watch 5, launching this month for $149–$199.
- The Fitbit Edge replaces the Fitbit Charge line (dormant since 2023) with an oval display instead of round, offering notifications, GPS, altimeter, and limited apps like Google Maps and YouTube Music
- It supports both Android and iOS, unlike the Pixel Watch 5 which is Android-only—a major advantage for cross-platform users
- Launching in three colors (black, green, orange) matching the Pixel 11 Pro's Obsidian, Olive, and Canyon options
Full summary
Google's upcoming Fitbit Edge is a screen-equipped fitness band positioned between the Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5. The device features a small oval display (unlike the Pixel Watch's round screen), up to 7 days of battery life, GPS, an altimeter, and limited app support including Google Maps and YouTube Music. It'll handle notifications and automatic activity recognition, though not as comprehensively as a full smartwatch. The Edge works with both Android and iOS, giving it a real advantage over the Android-only Pixel Watch 5. Google is expected to launch it this month at $149 to $199.
This essentially replaces the Fitbit Charge line, which hasn't seen a new model since 2023. The Edge borrows the Charge's core appeal—a fitness-focused band with modest screen real estate and solid battery life—while adding modern features like GPS and elevation tracking. Google actually leaked the device accidentally during the Pixel 11 launch in August, when it appeared in promotional images and sparked speculation about what it was.
The Fitbit Edge will come in three colors matching Google's Pixel 11 Pro palette: Obsidian (black), Olive (green), and Canyon (orange). Band color variations will likely follow. This color strategy mirrors Google's approach with the Stephen Curry edition devices it released earlier this year, suggesting the company plans to keep the fitness tracker line as a visible part of its consumer hardware ecosystem.