Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Google Pixel Watch. 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | Wear OS by Samsung | Wear OS by Google |
Supported Host Device OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later | Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
Width | 40.4 mm | - |
Height | 39.3 mm | - |
Depth | 9.8 mm | - |
Weight | 28.7 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 36 g |
Body Material | Armor aluminium | 80% recycled stainless steel |
Protection | Water-resistant | Scratch-resistant, water-resistant, splash-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score | Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, floors climbed, stress level, ECG, sleep quality score, mindfulness |
Modes | 90+ exercise modes | - |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch | 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 |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | 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 | Yes |
IoT Platform | SmartThings | Google Home |
IoT Communications Type | - | Cloud |
IoT Communications Technology | - | Wi-Fi |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Bixby | Google Assistant |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Wireless Interface | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Type | Super AMOLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 396 x 396 pixels | - |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
Pixel Density | 330 ppi | 320 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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Crystal Type | Sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Back | - | Stainless steel |
Case Details | Graphite | Pink gold | Silver | Polished silver | Champagne gold | Matte black |
BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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Band Size | - | L |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 165-210 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | - |
Band Material | - | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Graphite | Pink gold | Purple | Charcoal | Chalk | Hazel | Obsidian |
STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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User Memory | 7.5 GB | - |
RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Google Pixel Watch |
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RAM Size | 1.5 GB | 2 GB |
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CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Manufacturer | Samsung | - |
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CPU Type | Exynos W920 | Exynos 9110 |
Clock Speed | 1.18 GHz | - |
BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 284 mAh | 294 mAh |
Battery Life | 40 hours | 24 hours |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, Wireless PowerShare | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch5 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging dock | Wristband (135 - 170 mm), 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, USB-C magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud | Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet |
Compliant Standards | IP68, MIL-STD 810H | - |
SAR Value | 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R900 | - |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |