Google Pixel Watch 3 vs Google Pixel Watch 5
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| Versions | Bluetooth / Wi-FiLTE + Bluetooth / Wi-Fi | Bluetooth / Wi-FiLTE + Bluetooth / Wi-Fi | Empty slot |
| Announced | 2024, August 13 | 2026, August 12 | Empty slot |
| Released | 2024, September 10 | 2026, August 20 | Empty slot |
| Availability | Available | Available | Empty slot |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE | Empty slot |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | Empty slot |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | Empty slot |
| 4G Bands | LTE | LTE | Empty slot |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE | Empty slot |
| Dimensions | 45 x 45 x 12.3 mm(1.77 x 1.77 x 0.48 in) | 45 x 45 x 12.3 mm(1.77 x 1.77 x 0.48 in) | Empty slot |
| Weight | 37 g (1.31 oz) Best | 41 mm: 31.0 g (without band) 45 mm: 36.7 g (without band) (1.09 oz) | Empty slot |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminium caseCustom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | 100% recycled aluminium caseCustom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Empty slot |
| SIM | eSIM (LTE models) | eSIM (LTE models) | Empty slot |
| Protection / IP Rating | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 50m/5ATM)ECG certified | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 50m/5ATM)ECG certified | Empty slot |
| Display Type | AMOLED LTPO | AMOLED LTPO | Empty slot |
| Display Size | 1.4 inches | 1.4 inches | Empty slot |
| Resolution | 456 x 456 pixels | 456 x 456 pixels | Empty slot |
| Pixel Density | ~320 ppi | ~320 ppi | Empty slot |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | Empty slot |
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 3000 nits Best | Empty slot |
| Protection | Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Empty slot |
| Display Features | Always-on displaySmaller bezels than Pixel Watch 2 | Always-on display | Empty slot |
| Operating System | Wear OS | Wear OS | Empty slot |
| OS Version | 5 | 7.0 | Empty slot |
| Update Support | 3 years of software updates | 3 years of security updates | Empty slot |
| User Interface | — | Wear OS by Google | Empty slot |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 (4 nm) + Cortex-M33 co-processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated + Cortex-M55 co-processor | Empty slot |
| CPU | Quad-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | Quad-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | Empty slot |
| GPU | Adreno A702 | Adreno A702 | Empty slot |
| RAM Options | 2GB | 3GB | Empty slot |
| Storage Options | 32GB | 64GB | Empty slot |
| Storage Type | eMMC | eMMC | Empty slot |
| Card Slot | No | No | Empty slot |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, built-in speaker | Yes, built-in speaker | Empty slot |
| Audio Jack | No | No | Empty slot |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 b/g/n/ax), 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz | Empty slot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP | 6.0, A2DP | Empty slot |
| GPS / Positioning | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS | Dual-frequency GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS | Empty slot |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Empty slot |
| Radio | No | No | Empty slot |
| USB | No (Quick Charge pin charger) | No (Quick Charge Dock) | Empty slot |
| Fingerprint | No | No | Empty slot |
| Face Unlock | No | No | Empty slot |
| Sensors | Compass, altimeterRed and infrared sensors for SpO2Multi-path optical heart rate sensorElectrical sensors (ECG app)3-axis accelerometer, gyroscopeAmbient light sensorBarometer, magnetometerSkin temperature sensorContinuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensorUltra-wideband (UWB) | Compass, altimeterRed and infrared sensors for SpO2Multi-path optical heart rate sensorElectrical sensors (ECG app)3-axis accelerometer, gyroscopeAmbient light sensorBarometer, magnetometerFar-field skin temperature sensorSkin conductance (cEDA) sensorUltra-wideband (UWB) | Empty slot |
| Other Features | Fitbit health and fitness trackingLoss of Pulse Detection (select countries)Safety Check, fall detection, Emergency SOS | Fitbit health and fitness trackingSatellite SOSRaise to Talk with GeminiHaptic crown, Gen 3 premium haptics | Empty slot |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Empty slot |
| Battery Capacity | 41 mm: 307 mAh45 mm: 420 mAh | 41 mm: 332 mAh45 mm: 465 mAh | Empty slot |
| Wired Charging | Quick Charge Dock:Wired, 50% in 28 min, 80% in 50 min - 45mm modelWired, 50% in 24 min, 80% in 35 min - 41mm model Best | Quick Charge Dock41 mm: about 50% in 15 min, 80% in 25 min, 100% in 45 min45 mm: about 50% in 15 min, 80% in 30 min, 100% in 60 min | Empty slot |
| Wireless Charging | N/A | N/A | Empty slot |
| Colours | Matte Black, Polished Silver, Champagne Gold, Matte Hazel | Matte Black, Polished Silver, Champagne Gold, Satin Pyrite | Empty slot |
| Models | — | G0F3Y, G1XJ6, G25QD, GFW3R | Empty slot |
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