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Pixel Watch 4 vs Apple Watch Series 12

Verified 2026-10-03

A factual specification comparison between the Pixel Watch 4 and the Apple Watch Series 12.

Google Pixel Watch 4 in Champagne Gold with a sage green band, showing the accessibility menu.

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GooglePixel Watch 4
Fully verifiedSmartwatchReleased · 2025-10-09Announced 2025-08-20

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Two Apple Watch Series 12 devices shown side by side, with the sensors visible on the back of one and the Heart Rate app shown on the face of the other.

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AppleApple Watch Series 12
Fully verifiedSmartwatchReleased · 2026-09-18Announced 2026-09-09

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Key differences

SpecificationPixel Watch 4Apple Watch Series 12
Water resistance5 ATM, IP6850m (ISO 22810:2010), IP6X dust resistance
DisplayActua 360 display, Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 320 ppi AMOLED LTPO, DCI-P3 colorAlways-On Retina OLED, LTPO3, 2000 nits peak brightness
Chipset model nameQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2S11
Storage3264
Charging time45mm: 50% in 15 min, 100% in 60 min · 41mm: 50% in 15 min, 100% in 45 minUp to 80% charge in about 30 minutes (fast charging)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz + 5GHzWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 2.4/5GHz
Operating system at launchWear OS 6watchOS
Health sensorsHeart rate, ECG, SpO2, Skin temperature, Skin conductanceElectrical heart sensor (2nd generation), Optical heart sensor, Blood oxygen sensor, Skin temperature sensor
ColorsMatte Black, Polished Silver, Champagne Gold, Satin MoonstoneDark Bronze, Light Gold, Black, Space Gray, Radiant Gold, Natural, Pearl White, Night Blue
Peak brightness30002000

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 20 differing facts, spread across categories — see the full specification table below for the rest.

Specifications

SpecificationPixel Watch 4Apple Watch Series 12
Design & Build
Water resistance5 ATM, IP6850m (ISO 22810:2010), IP6X dust resistance
ColorsMatte Black, Polished Silver, Champagne Gold, Satin MoonstoneDark Bronze, Light Gold, Black, Space Gray, Radiant Gold, Natural, Pearl White, Night Blue
Weight41mm: 31 g, 45mm: 36.7 g42mm aluminum (GPS): 32.2 g, 46mm aluminum (GPS): 39.5 g
Case dimensions45mm: 45 × 45 × 12.3 mm42mm case (aluminum/titanium): 42 x 37 x 9.7mm; 46mm case (aluminum/titanium): 46 x 40 x 9.7mm; ceramic case: 47 x 41 x 9.85mm
Build materials100% recycled aluminium housingAluminum, titanium, or ceramic case
Display
DisplayActua 360 display, Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 320 ppi AMOLED LTPO, DCI-P3 colorAlways-On Retina OLED, LTPO3, 2000 nits peak brightness
Peak brightness (nits)30002000
Resolution456×456 pixels (~320 ppi)42mm: 374×446 px, 46mm: 416×496 px
Performance
Chipset model nameQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2S11
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 with Cortex-M55 co-processorS11 (64-bit dual-core, 4-core Neural Engine)
Memory & Storage
Storage (GB)3264
Battery & Charging
Charging time45mm: 50% in 15 min, 100% in 60 min · 41mm: 50% in 15 min, 100% in 45 minUp to 80% charge in about 30 minutes (fast charging)
Battery capacity (mAh)41mm: 325 mAh (typical), 45mm: 455 mAh (typical)Not disclosed
Battery lifeUp to 30 hours with always-on display (41mm); up to 40 hours with always-on display (45mm)Up to 24 hours normal use, up to 38 hours in Low Power Mode
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz + 5GHzWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 2.4/5GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 5.3
Contactless paymentsNFCApple Pay (NFC)
Cellular connectivity4G LTE (cellular model only; requires a compatible wireless service plan)Cellular models (A3582, A3587) support RedCap 5G and LTE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo—
Software
Operating system at launchWear OS 6watchOS
Phone compatibilityWorks with most phones running Android 11.0 or neweriPhone 11 or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), with iOS 27 or later
Security & Sensors
Health sensorsHeart rate, ECG, SpO2, Skin temperature, Skin conductanceElectrical heart sensor (2nd generation), Optical heart sensor, Blood oxygen sensor, Skin temperature sensor

Sources & verification

Pixel Watch 4

Verified 2026-10-01
Full sources on device page

Apple Watch Series 12

Verified 2026-09-30
  • AppleManufacturer newsroom
    Tier 1
  • Apple Inc.Manufacturer specifications
    Tier 1
Full sources on device page

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.