Samsung Galaxy Watch vs. Google Pixel Watch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch and Google Pixel Watch 2. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Watch vs. Google Pixel Watch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Tizen OS 4.0 Wear OS 4.0 by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later Android 9.0 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 41.7 mm -
Height 45.7 mm -
Depth 12.6 mm -
Weight 49 g -
Body Details - Case only: 31 g
Body Material Stainless steel 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor, temperature sensor, continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake 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
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function 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
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS 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
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Super AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Pixel Density - 320 ppi
Colour Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details Rose gold | Midnight black | Gold | Black Polished silver aluminum
Crown Type - Haptic
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Band Type Band Active band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Porcelain | Bay
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
RAM Size 750 MB 2 GB
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 5100
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz -
Features - Cortex M33 co-processor
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 270 mAh 294 mAh
Battery Life 4 day(s) 24 hours
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 4 days
Audio playback - up to 8.4 days
Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours
Standby Time 6 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 75 hour(s)
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock, wristband (Large), wristband (Small) 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Alarm, Phone, Gallery, Weather, Navigation, Timer, Bloomberg Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.84 W/kg (limb)
0.203 W/kg (body)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R810 GC3G8
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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