Samsung Galaxy Watch5 vs. Google Pixel Watch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch5 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 Watch5 vs. Google Pixel Watch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Google Pixel Watch 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Wear OS by Samsung Wear OS 4.0 by Google
Supported Host Device OS Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later Android 9.0 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: 31 g
Body Material Armor aluminium 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Google Pixel Watch 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive sensor 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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score 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
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, 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, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm
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/QZSS 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
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Google Pixel Watch 2
Wireless Interface NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2 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 Watch5 Google Pixel Watch 2
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 2
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Google Pixel Watch 2
Case Size 40 mm -
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details Graphite | Pink gold | Silver Polished silver aluminum
Crown Type - Haptic
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Google Pixel Watch 2
Band Type Sport band Active band
Band Size - S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Graphite | Pink gold | Purple Porcelain | Bay
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Google Pixel Watch 2
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
User Memory 7.5 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Google Pixel Watch 2
RAM Size 1.5 GB 2 GB
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Google Pixel Watch 2
Manufacturer Samsung Qualcomm
CPU Type Exynos W920 5100
Clock Speed 1.18 GHz -
Features - Cortex M33 co-processor
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 284 mAh 294 mAh
Battery Life 40 hours 24 hours
Battery Life Details - Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 75 hour(s)
Wireless Charging Yes -
Wireless Charging Standards WPC, Wireless PowerShare -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Google Pixel Watch 2
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock 2 wristbands (S+L), 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) -
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-R900 GC3G8
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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