Google Pixel Watch vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Google Pixel Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Google Pixel Watch vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Google Pixel Watch Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Wear OS by Google Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later Android 10 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width - 42.5 mm
Height - 42.5 mm
Depth - 10.9 mm
Weight - 52 g
Body Details Case only: 36 g -
Body Material 80% recycled stainless steel Stainless steel
Protection Scratch-resistant, water-resistant, splash-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Black | Silver
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Google Pixel Watch Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor
Tracking Data Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, floors climbed, stress level, ECG, sleep quality score, mindfulness Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 90+ exercise modes
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 Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology Google Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Platform Google Home -
IoT Communications Type Cloud -
IoT Communications Technology Wi-Fi -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CONNECTIVITY Google Pixel Watch Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Google Pixel Watch Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 432 x 432 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Pixel Density 320 ppi 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Google Pixel Watch Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons
CASE Google Pixel Watch Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Case Size - 43 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Case Back Stainless steel -
Case Details Polished silver | Champagne gold | Matte black -
BAND Google Pixel Watch Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Band Type Band Band
Band Size L S/M
Fits Wrist with Circumference 165-210 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Hybrid eco-leather
Band Colour Charcoal | Chalk | Hazel | Obsidian Black | Silver
STORAGE Google Pixel Watch Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Storage Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.1 GB
RAM Google Pixel Watch Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
RAM Size 2 GB 2 GB
CPU Google Pixel Watch Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type Exynos 9110 Exynos W930
Clock Speed - 1.4 GHz
BATTERY Google Pixel Watch Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity 294 mAh 300 mAh
Battery Life 24 hours 40 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s)
Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Google Pixel Watch Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Included Accessories Wristband (135 - 170 mm), 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, USB-C magnetic charging cable -
Preloaded Software Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet Google Maps, Samsung Wallet
Compliant Standards - IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R950
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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