Galaxy Watch8 vs Pixel Watch 4
Verified 2026-10-03
A factual specification comparison between the Galaxy Watch8 and the Pixel Watch 4.
Image: Samsung Newsroom — Galaxy Watch8 series unveiling
SamsungGalaxy Watch8
Fully verifiedSmartwatchReleased · 2025-07-25Announced 2025-07-09
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Image: Google LLC
GooglePixel Watch 4
Fully verifiedSmartwatchReleased · 2025-10-09Announced 2025-08-20
Specs: source
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| Specification | Galaxy Watch8 | Pixel Watch 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM, IP68 |
| Display | Super AMOLED | Actua 360 display, Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 320 ppi AMOLED LTPO, DCI-P3 color |
| Chipset model name | Exynos W1000 (marketing name — Samsung's own technical spec sheet states only core count/clock speed) | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 |
| Charging time | 10W wireless charging | 45mm: 50% in 15 min, 100% in 60 min · 41mm: 50% in 15 min, 100% in 45 min |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz + 5GHz |
| Operating system at launch | Wear OS 6, One UI 8 Watch | Wear OS 6 |
| Health sensors | Heart rate, Barometer/altimeter, SpO2, Skin temperature, BioActive sensor (antioxidant index) | Heart rate, ECG, SpO2, Skin temperature, Skin conductance |
| Colors | Graphite, Silver | Matte Black, Polished Silver, Champagne Gold, Satin Moonstone |
| Resolution | 44mm: 480×480 pixels | 456×456 pixels (~320 ppi) |
| Chipset | Penta-core processor (1.6GHz + 1.5GHz) | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 with Cortex-M55 co-processor |
Facts shown above are the specifications where both devices have a confirmed value and those values differ — not an indication that either device is better. Showing 10 of 19 differing facts, spread across categories — see the full specification table below for the rest.
Specifications
| Specification | Galaxy Watch8 | Pixel Watch 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Build | ||
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM, IP68 |
| Colors | Graphite, Silver | Matte Black, Polished Silver, Champagne Gold, Satin Moonstone |
| Weight | 44mm: 34.0 g | 41mm: 31 g, 45mm: 36.7 g |
| Case dimensions | 44mm: 46.0 × 43.7 × 8.6 mm | 45mm: 45 × 45 × 12.3 mm |
| Build materials | — | 100% recycled aluminium housing |
| Display | ||
| Display | Super AMOLED | Actua 360 display, Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 320 ppi AMOLED LTPO, DCI-P3 color |
| Peak brightness (nits) | 3000 | 3000 |
| Resolution | 44mm: 480×480 pixels | 456×456 pixels (~320 ppi) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset model name | Exynos W1000 (marketing name — Samsung's own technical spec sheet states only core count/clock speed) | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 |
| Chipset | Penta-core processor (1.6GHz + 1.5GHz) | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 with Cortex-M55 co-processor |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| Storage (GB) | 32 | 32 |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Charging time | 10W wireless charging | 45mm: 50% in 15 min, 100% in 60 min · 41mm: 50% in 15 min, 100% in 45 min |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 435 | 41mm: 325 mAh (typical), 45mm: 455 mAh (typical) |
| Battery life | Up to 30 hours with Always On Display enabled | Up to 30 hours with always-on display (41mm); up to 40 hours with always-on display (45mm) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz + 5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Contactless payments | Samsung Wallet (NFC) | NFC |
| Cellular connectivity | Available in LTE and Bluetooth models | 4G LTE (cellular model only; requires a compatible wireless service plan) |
| Positioning | Dual-band GPS (L1 and L5) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Software | ||
| Operating system at launch | Wear OS 6, One UI 8 Watch | Wear OS 6 |
| Phone compatibility | Requires a Samsung Galaxy smartphone running Android 12 or higher | Works with most phones running Android 11.0 or newer |
| Security & Sensors | ||
| Health sensors | Heart rate, Barometer/altimeter, SpO2, Skin temperature, BioActive sensor (antioxidant index) | Heart rate, ECG, SpO2, Skin temperature, Skin conductance |
Sources & verification
Galaxy Watch8
Verified 2026-10-01- Samsung ElectronicsManufacturerTier 1
- Samsung ElectronicsManufacturerTier 1
- Samsung Newsroom — Galaxy Watch8 series unveilingManufacturer newsroomTier 1
- GSMArena — Samsung Galaxy Watch8Independent technical sourceTier 2
Pixel Watch 4
Verified 2026-10-01- Google LLCManufacturerTier 1
- Google LLCManufacturerTier 1
- Google LLCManufacturerTier 1
- GSMArena — Google Pixel Watch 4Independent technical sourceTier 2
Tier 1 sources are the manufacturer's own product pages, technical specification sheets, or support documentation. Tier 2 sources are reputable independent technical references, used only for facts that couldn't be confirmed from official documentation, as is the case for some facts here.