Side by side comparison and review of Google Pixel Watch and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| GENERAL | Google Pixel Watch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | Wear OS by Google | WatchOS 10 |
| Supported Host Device OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later | iOS 17 or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
| Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
| Body Details | Case only: 36 g | Case only: 31.9 g |
| Body Material | 80% recycled stainless steel | 100% recycled aluminium |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant, water-resistant, splash-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Google Pixel Watch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical 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 | Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, floors climbed, stress level, ECG, sleep quality score, mindfulness | 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, Find my Device, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, instant message reply, International Emergency Calling, 3-month YouTube Music Premium subscription | 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 | 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 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 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Google Pixel Watch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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| DISPLAY | Google Pixel Watch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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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 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
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| CASE | Google Pixel Watch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Case Back | Stainless steel | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Polished silver | Champagne gold | Matte black | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Google Pixel Watch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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| Band Size | L | M/L |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 165-210 mm | 150-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | - | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Charcoal | Chalk | Hazel | Obsidian | Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue |
| STORAGE | Google Pixel Watch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB |
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| RAM | Google Pixel Watch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| RAM Size | 2 GB | - |
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| CPU | Google Pixel Watch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | Exynos 9110 | S9 SiP |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
| BATTERY | Google Pixel Watch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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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 | - | Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Google Pixel Watch | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | Wristband (135 - 170 mm), 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, 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) 0.29 W/kg (limb) |
| Carbon Footprint | - | 0 kg carbon emissions |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2978 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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