In depth comparison and review of Google Pixel Watch 2 and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
| GENERAL | Google Pixel Watch 2 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | Wear OS 4.0 by Google | WatchOS 10 |
| Supported Host Device OS | Android 9.0 or later | iOS 17 or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
| Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
| Body Details | Case only: 31 g | Case only: 32.1 g |
| Body Material | 100% recycled aluminium | 100% recycled aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Google Pixel Watch 2 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor, temperature sensor, continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor | Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range |
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| Tracking Data | Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), heart rate variability, breathing rate, ECG, sleep quality score | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Call handling, find phone function, auto-activity detection, Find my Device, breathing training function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, heart rate zones, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, brightness: 1000 nits, cardio fitness score | Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm | Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | Google Pay | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| IoT Platform | Google Home | - |
| IoT Communications Type | Cloud | - |
| IoT Communications Technology | Wi-Fi | - |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | Direct |
| CELLULAR | Google Pixel Watch 2 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Google Pixel Watch 2 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| 3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10 |
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| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
| DISPLAY | Google Pixel Watch 2 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | AMOLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | - | 352 x 430 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 320 ppi | - |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Google Pixel Watch 2 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, side button | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
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| CASE | Google Pixel Watch 2 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Case Back | Aluminium | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Polished silver aluminum | Starlight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel |
| Crown Type | Haptic | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Google Pixel Watch 2 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Band Type | Active band | Sport band |
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| Band Size | S/L | M/L |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-210 mm | 150-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | - | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Porcelain | Bay | Starlight | Storm blue | Clay | Midnight | Light pink | Red | Silver | Gold | Graphite | Winter blue |
| STORAGE | Google Pixel Watch 2 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB |
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| RAM | Google Pixel Watch 2 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| RAM Size | 2 GB | - |
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| CPU | Google Pixel Watch 2 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Manufacturer | Qualcomm | Apple |
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| CPU Type | 5100 | S9 SiP |
| Features | Cortex M33 co-processor | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
| BATTERY | Google Pixel Watch 2 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | 294 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours | 18 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours | Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Recharge Time | 75 hour(s) | - |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Google Pixel Watch 2 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Included Accessories | 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet | GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free |
| Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | 0.12 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (limb) 0.203 W/kg (body) |
0.15 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (limb) |
| Carbon Footprint | - | 0 kg carbon emissions |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | GC3G8 | A2982 |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |
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