Google Pixel Watch 5 vs Google Pixel Watch 4 Specs Comparison
The Pixel Watch 5 is the better buy thanks to faster hardware, more storage and slightly larger batteries, but it is not a major upgrade. Existing owners can see the full breakdown in our Pixel Watch 5 vs Pixel Watch 4 comparison.
Key differences
Feature
Google Pixel Watch 5
Google Pixel Watch 4
Release date
2026-08-20
2025-10-09
Display resolution
41mm: 408 x 408; 45mm: 456 x 456; 320 ppi
320 ppi
Display brightness
Up to 3,000 nits
Up to 3,000 nits; 1 nit minimum
Blood pressure
No; Blood Pressure Trends is an app-based report, not direct blood-pressure measurement
No
Operating system at launch
Wear OS 7
Wear OS 6.0
Processor
Qualcomm SW5100 platform; 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.7 GHz; Adreno 702 GPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 + Cortex-M55 co-processor
RAM
3 GB
2 GB SDRAM
Storage
64 GB eMMC flash
32 GB eMMC flash
Full specs comparison
Use the full table below for the complete side-by-side specification breakdown.
| Specification | | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Release date | 2026-08-20 | 2025-10-09 |
| Physical size | 41 x 41 x 12.3 mm; 45 x 45 x 12.3 mm | 41 x 41 x 12.3 mm; 45 x 45 x 12.3 mm |
| Weight | 41 mm: 31 g; 45 mm: 36.7 g | 41 mm (31 g); 45 mm (36.7 g) |
| Material | Housing: 100% recycled aluminium; Active Band: fluoroelastomer with soft-touch coating; Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Housing: 100% recycled aluminium; Active Band: fluoroelastomer with soft-touch coating; Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM; IP68 | 5 ATM; IP68 |
| Color options | Obsidian, Olive, Fog, Canyon | 41mm: Polished Silver/Iris, Polished Silver/Porcelain, Champagne Gold/Lemongrass, Matte Black/Obsidian; 45mm: Satin Moonstone/Moonstone, Polished Silver/Porcelain, Matte Black/Obsidian |
| Display type | Actua 360 AMOLED LTPO, DCI-P3, always-on display | Actua 360 AMOLED LTPO, DCI-P3, always-on display |
| Display size | 41mm: 1.33 inches; 45mm: 1.49 inches | |
| Display resolution | 41mm: 408 x 408; 45mm: 456 x 456; 320 ppi | 320 ppi |
| Display brightness | Up to 3,000 nits | Up to 3,000 nits; 1 nit minimum |
| Display protection | Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Battery | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery; 41 mm: 332 mAh; 45 mm: 465 mAh | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery; 41 mm: 325 mAh; 45 mm: 455 mAh |
| Battery life | 41mm: up to 30 hours with always-on display, up to 48 hours in Battery Saver mode; 45mm: up to 40 hours with always-on display, up to 72 hours in Battery Saver mode | 41mm: up to 30 hours with always-on display, up to 48 hours in Battery Saver mode; 45mm: up to 40 hours with always-on display, up to 72 hours in Battery Saver mode |
| Charging | Google Pixel Watch Quick Charge Dock | Google Pixel Watch Quick Charge Dock |
| Charging time | 41mm: about 15 min to 50%, 25 min to 80%, 45 min to 100%; 45mm: about 15 min to 50%, 30 min to 80%, 60 min to 100% | 41mm: about 15 min to 50%, 25 min to 80%, 45 min to 100%; 45mm: about 15 min to 50%, 30 min to 80%, 60 min to 100% |
| Sensors | ||
| GNSS type | Built-in dual-band GNSS | Built-in dual-band GNSS |
| GPS | Yes; enhanced post-processed route accuracy for walking, running, hiking and cycling | Yes |
| GALILEO | Yes | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes | Yes |
| QZSS | Yes | No (US); Yes (ROW) |
| Beidou | Yes | No (US); Yes (ROW) |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Geomagnetic | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| SpO2 | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Galvanic skin response | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Vibration motor | Yes | Yes |
| Health & activity tracking | ||
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes |
| Calories burned | Yes | Yes |
| Floors | Yes | Yes |
| Sports tracking | Yes; workout builder, weight and rep tracking, audio cues and rest timers | Yes |
| Sleep | Yes; claimed 15% more accurate sleep tracking; Smart Wake; overnight sleep breathing quality | Yes |
| Heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| HRV | Yes | Yes |
| Stress | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen | Yes | Yes |
| Respiration rate | Yes | Yes |
| Skin temperature | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | Yes | Yes |
| Blood pressure | No; Blood Pressure Trends is an app-based report, not direct blood-pressure measurement | No |
| Body composition | No | No |
| Glucose | No; Insulin Resistance Trends is an app-based report, not direct glucose measurement | No |
| Hydration level | No | No |
| UV exposure | No | No |
| Calorie intake | No | No |
| Daily Readiness | Yes | Yes |
| Cardio Load | Yes | Yes |
| Target Load | Yes | Yes |
| Loss of Pulse Detection | Yes (supported regions) | Yes (supported regions) |
| Hyperglycemia risk assessment | No | No |
| Arterial stiffness detection | No | No |
| Pulse wave arrhythmia analysis | Yes | Yes |
| Daily smart features | ||
| Smartphone compatibility | Most Android 11+ | Most Android 11+ |
| Operating system at launch | Wear OS 7 | Wear OS 6.0 |
| Processor | Qualcomm SW5100 platform; 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.7 GHz; Adreno 702 GPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 + Cortex-M55 co-processor |
| RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB SDRAM |
| Storage | 64 GB eMMC flash | 32 GB eMMC flash |
| Bluetooth | Yes (6.0) | Yes (6.0) |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| NFC / connected pay | Yes | Yes |
| UWB | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular | Optional | Optional |
| Smartphone notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth calling | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone music control | Yes | Yes |
| On-board music storage | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Gemini; Raise to Gemini supports offline questions and answers | Gemini |
| Navigation, safety & special features | ||
| Maps | Google Maps | Google Maps |
| Offline maps | Yes (Google Maps) | Yes (Google Maps) |
| Navigation | Turn-by-turn Google Maps navigation | Turn-by-turn Google Maps navigation |
| Emergency SOS | Yes (availability/connectivity varies) | Yes (availability/connectivity varies) |
| Satellite SOS | LTE model only (supported regions) | LTE model only (supported regions) |
| Fall detection | Yes (availability varies) | Yes (availability varies) |
| Safety Check | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency Sharing | Yes | Yes |
| LED flashlight | No | No |
| Diving | No | No |
| Links | ||
| Affiliate link | Amazon | Amazon |
| Read more | Article | Article |