Pixel Watch 5 vs Pixel Watch 4
Verified 2026-10-03
A factual specification comparison between the Pixel Watch 5 and the Pixel Watch 4.
Image: Google LLC
Google · SmartwatchPixel Watch 5
- Status
- Released · 2026-08-01
- Verification
- Verified
- Last checked
- Checked 2026-10-03
Image: Google LLC
Google · SmartwatchPixel Watch 4
- Status
- Released · 2025-10-09
- Announced
- Announced 2025-08-20
- Verification
- Verified
- Last checked
- Checked 2026-10-01
Key differences
SpecificationPixel Watch 5Pixel Watch 4
Design & Build
| Specification | Pixel Watch 5 | Pixel Watch 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance (differs) | 5 ATM plus IP68 dust and water resistance | 5 ATM, IP68 |
| Colors (differs) | Matte Black Aluminum with Obsidian Active Band, Polished Silver Aluminum with Fog Active Band, Satin Pyrite Aluminum with Olive Active Band | Matte Black, Polished Silver, Champagne Gold, Satin Moonstone |
| Weight (differs) | 31.0 g (41mm case), 36.7 g (45mm case) | 41mm: 31 g, 45mm: 36.7 g |
Display
| Specification | Pixel Watch 5 | Pixel Watch 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display (differs) | Actua 360 AMOLED display, 320 ppi, 1-60Hz refresh rate, custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Actua 360 display, Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 320 ppi AMOLED LTPO, DCI-P3 color |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Pixel Watch 5 | Pixel Watch 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage (GB) (differs) | 64 | 32 |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Pixel Watch 5 | Pixel Watch 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity (mAh) (differs) | 332 (41mm), 465 (45mm) | 41mm: 325 mAh (typical), 45mm: 455 mAh (typical) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel Watch 5 | Pixel Watch 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi (differs) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4GHz and 5GHz | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz + 5GHz |
| Contactless payments (differs) | NFC with Google Wallet support | NFC |
| Cellular connectivity (differs) | 4G LTE and UMTS | 4G LTE (cellular model only; requires a compatible wireless service plan) |
Software
| Specification | Pixel Watch 5 | Pixel Watch 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system at launch (differs) | Wear OS (Pixel Watch software) | Wear OS 6 |
These are specifications where both devices have a confirmed value and the values differ. A difference is not a judgement that either device is better. Showing 10 of 11 differences; the full specifications below include all of them.
Full specifications
differs · Not disclosed: not published by the manufacturer · —: not recorded
SpecificationPixel Watch 5Pixel Watch 4
Design & Build
4 differences
| Specification | Pixel Watch 5 | Pixel Watch 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance (differs) | 5 ATM plus IP68 dust and water resistance | 5 ATM, IP68 |
| Colors (differs) | Matte Black Aluminum with Obsidian Active Band, Polished Silver Aluminum with Fog Active Band, Satin Pyrite Aluminum with Olive Active Band | Matte Black, Polished Silver, Champagne Gold, Satin Moonstone |
| Weight (differs) | 31.0 g (41mm case), 36.7 g (45mm case) | 41mm: 31 g, 45mm: 36.7 g |
| Case dimensions (differs) | 41mm or 45mm case; 12.3mm height (45mm model) | 45mm: 45 × 45 × 12.3 mm |
| Build materials | Not recorded | 100% recycled aluminium housing |
Display
1 difference
| Specification | Pixel Watch 5 | Pixel Watch 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display (differs) | Actua 360 AMOLED display, 320 ppi, 1-60Hz refresh rate, custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Actua 360 display, Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 320 ppi AMOLED LTPO, DCI-P3 color |
| Peak brightness (nits) | 3000 · same on both | |
| Resolution | Not recorded | 456×456 pixels (~320 ppi) |
Performance
No differences
| Specification | Pixel Watch 5 | Pixel Watch 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset model name | Not recorded | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 with Cortex-M55 co-processor · same on both | |
Memory & Storage
1 difference
| Specification | Pixel Watch 5 | Pixel Watch 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage (GB) (differs) | 64 | 32 |
Battery & Charging
1 difference
| Specification | Pixel Watch 5 | Pixel Watch 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging time | Not recorded | 45mm: 50% in 15 min, 100% in 60 min · 41mm: 50% in 15 min, 100% in 45 min |
| Battery capacity (mAh) (differs) | 332 (41mm), 465 (45mm) | 41mm: 325 mAh (typical), 45mm: 455 mAh (typical) |
| Battery life | Not recorded | Up to 30 hours with always-on display (41mm); up to 40 hours with always-on display (45mm) |
Connectivity
3 differences
| Specification | Pixel Watch 5 | Pixel Watch 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi (differs) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4GHz and 5GHz | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz + 5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 · same on both | |
| Contactless payments (differs) | NFC with Google Wallet support | NFC |
| Cellular connectivity (differs) | 4G LTE and UMTS | 4G LTE (cellular model only; requires a compatible wireless service plan) |
| Positioning | Not recorded | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
Software
1 difference
| Specification | Pixel Watch 5 | Pixel Watch 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system at launch (differs) | Wear OS (Pixel Watch software) | Wear OS 6 |
| Phone compatibility | Not recorded | Works with most phones running Android 11.0 or newer |
Security & Sensors
No differences
| Specification | Pixel Watch 5 | Pixel Watch 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Health sensors | Not recorded | Heart rate, ECG, SpO2, Skin temperature, Skin conductance |
Terms used on this page (6)
- ppi
- Pixels per inch: how densely pixels are packed on the screen.
- Nits
- A unit of screen brightness (candela per square metre). Typical, HDR and outdoor peak figures are measured under different conditions.
- Refresh rate (Hz)
- How many times per second the display can redraw the image.
- IP rating
- Ingress protection under IEC 60529: the first digit rates dust protection, the second water protection, each under the manufacturer's stated test conditions.
- mAh and Wh
- Battery capacity. mAh is charge; Wh also accounts for voltage, so it is the more comparable energy figure across device types.
- LTPO
- A display backplane technology that lets the refresh rate vary, down to low rates to save power.
Sources & verification
Pixel Watch 5
Verified 2026-10-03- Google LLCManufacturer specificationsTier 1
- Google LLCManufacturerTier 1
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.