Samsung Galaxy Watch5 vs. Google Pixel Watch

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 vs. Google Pixel Watch Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Google Pixel Watch
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
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
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
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
Wireless Interface NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 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 Watch5 Google Pixel Watch
Type Super AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
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
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Google Pixel Watch
Case Size 40 mm -
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
Band Type Sport band Band
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
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
User Memory 7.5 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Google Pixel Watch
RAM Size 1.5 GB 2 GB
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Google Pixel Watch
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos W920 Exynos 9110
Clock Speed 1.18 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Google Pixel Watch
Technology - Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock Wristband (135 - 170 mm), 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, USB-C magnetic charging cable
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
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