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General

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Series

Pixel Watch1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Galaxy Watch2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026Sold in the Galaxy Watch range, samsung.com path /watches/galaxy-watch/

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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SM-L340, SM-L345F, SM-L345U, SM-L350, SM-L355F, SM-L355U4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9/buyRead 30 September 2026US codes SM-L340N, SM-L345U, SM-L350N, SM-L355U. EU codes SM-L340N, SM-L345F, SM-L350N, SM-L355F on the Samsung EU store

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

13 August 20242Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-3Read 10 October 2026Post dated 13 August 2024.

22 July 20261Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026

Status

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Available2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Google Pixel Watch 215Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-Watch-3-released-with-new-45-mm-size-and-two-years-of-free-cellular-data-in-the-US.875694.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck describes the Pixel Watch 3 as a successor to last year's Pixel Watch 2.16Reviewgsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_3_is_live_with_uwb_and_bluetooth_le_audio_support-news-64101.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's launch report measures the Pixel Watch 3 against last year's Pixel Watch 2 and calls it the predecessor.

Samsung Galaxy Watch819Press articleengadget.com/2220592/samsung-galaxy-watch-9-vs-galaxy-watch-8-comparisonRead 23 October 2026Engadget says the Galaxy Watch 9 looks a lot like the Watch 8 it replaces.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Google Pixel Watch 417Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-Watch-4-launches-with-satellite-connectivity-longer-battery-life-and-replaceable-battery.1092536.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says Google has just unveiled the successor to the Pixel Watch 3 with the Pixel Watch 4.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$349.992Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-3Read 10 October 202641mm $349.99 Bluetooth/Wi-Fi and $449.99 LTE. 45mm $399.99 Bluetooth/Wi-Fi and $499.99 LTE. Variant rows carry the other prices.

$379.9911Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-watch9-health-companionRead 30 September 2026Availability: Watch9 Bluetooth starts at USD 379.99, LTE starts at USD 429.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€3997Press articlenetzwelt.de/news/233414-neue-pixel-watch-google-macht-fitbit-premium-funktion-kostenlos.htmlRead 10 October 2026Launch reporting of 13 August 2024: 41mm 399 EUR, 41mm LTE 499 EUR, 45mm 449 EUR, 45mm LTE 549 EUR. German consumer prices with VAT.

€40912Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-und-die-galaxy-watch9-smarte-begleiter-am-handgelenkRead 30 September 2026Availability and Prices: 40 mm Watch9 starts at EUR 409, 44 mm at EUR 439.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, EU, DE2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch9-44mm-graphite-bluetooth-sm-l350nzkaeubRead 30 September 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Matte Black Aluminum case / Obsidian Active Band, Polished Silver Aluminum case / Porcelain Active Band, Champagne Gold Aluminum Case / Hazel Active Band, Polished Silver Aluminum case / Rose Quartz Active Band, Matte Hazel Aluminum case / Hazel Active Band1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Colour names as printed on each size sheet. Not all colours are sold in all regions.

Graphite, Silver, Cream1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026

Segment

Smartwatch2Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-3Read 10 October 2026Presented as a smartwatch in the Pixel line.

Smartwatch2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

October 20275Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/12799779Read 10 October 2026Pixel Watch 3 row: guaranteed software updates until October 2027. The page says updates include security updates and may include feature drops. No OS-upgrade promise, so os_updates_years is not stored.

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Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

41, 45mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Two sheets: 41mm and 45mm. Base scalars describe the 41mm.

40, 44mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026

Case shape

Round1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet gives diameter, so the case is round.

Other2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026Signature cushion-shape design: a round display in a cushion-shaped case

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Housing: 100% recycled aluminum. The sheet footnote says recycled aluminum is at least 3% (41mm) or 4% (45mm) of the product by weight.

Aluminium1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026

Case material (as published)

100% recycled aluminum1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Armor Aluminum 210Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch9-review-2988p2.phpRead 30 September 2026Design and build section: Armor Aluminum 2.

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

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Plastic10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch9-review-2988p2.phpRead 30 September 2026Design and build section: plastic underside.

Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height41Width41Thickness12.3mm(1.6 × 1.6 × 0.5 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet lists Diameter 41 mm or 45 mm and Height 12.3 mm. Diameter is stored as height and width, height as thickness.

Height42.7Width40.4Thickness8.6mm(1.7 × 1.6 × 0.3 in)12Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-und-die-galaxy-watch9-smarte-begleiter-am-handgelenkRead 30 September 2026Specification table dimension footnote: BioActive sensor protrusion excluded. Actual full thickness is greater.

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

31g(1.1 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 202631 g (41mm) and 37 g (45mm), both without band.

31.5g(1.1 oz)12Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-und-die-galaxy-watch9-smarte-begleiter-am-handgelenkRead 30 September 2026Specification table weight footnote: case only, excludes bands.

Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

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Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

5ATM1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

5ATM1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 20265ATM + / IP68 / MIL-STD-810H

Water resistance standard

ISO 22810:20101Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

ISO 228103Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch9-44mm-graphite-bluetooth-sm-l350nzkaeubRead 30 September 2026Water resistance of 50 meters according to the ISO 22810 standard, tested in fresh water.

Dust and water rating

IP681Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

IP681Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026

Dive rating

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Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

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MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

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Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026

MIL-STD-810 tests

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Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

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Display

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Display type

LTPO OLED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

OLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026

Display type (as published)

Actua display, AMOLED LTPO1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Super AMOLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

1.2in(3 cm)8Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_3-13253.phpRead 10 October 202645mm row: 1.4 inches, 456 x 456 pixels. The 41mm row is on the O2 page.9Retailer pageo2.co.uk/help/phones-sims-and-devices/google/pixel-watch-3-android-wear-os/specificationsRead 10 October 2026Page lists 1.2 inches (41 mm) and 1.4 inches (45 mm). Google does not publish a diagonal. These are rounded database values.

1.34in(3.4 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 202644mm 1.47-inch (480x480), 40mm 1.34-inch (438x438). Samsung EU product pages round these to 1.5" and 1.3"

Resolution

408 × 408px8Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_3-13253.phpRead 10 October 2026456 x 456 for the 45mm.9Retailer pageo2.co.uk/help/phones-sims-and-devices/google/pixel-watch-3-android-wear-os/specificationsRead 10 October 2026408 x 408 pixels (41 mm) and 456 x 456 pixels (45 mm).

438 × 438px1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

320ppi1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Published as 320 ppi for the AMOLED LTPO display. Same figure on both size sheets.

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Display area

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Touchscreen

Yes9Retailer pageo2.co.uk/help/phones-sims-and-devices/google/pixel-watch-3-android-wear-os/specificationsRead 10 October 2026Page describes an LTPO AMOLED touch screen.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Using the screen, touch operations.

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

60Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

1Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Responsive Display (1 to 60 Hz). Footnote: not available for all apps or content.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

2,000nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

3,000nits1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026

Minimum brightness

1nit1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 20261 nit minimum brightness. The 41mm sheet adds (AOD).

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026

Display cover

Gorilla Glass1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Sapphire1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026

Display cover (as published)

Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 51Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Sapphire Crystal1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026

Platform

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Platform

Wear OS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Wear OS1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026

OS at launch

Wear OS 5.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet lists Wear OS 5.0.

Wear OS 71Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026

Software

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One UI 9 Watch1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026

Latest OS

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Works with

Android1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Android1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026

Phone requirement

Works with most phones running Android 10.0 or newer. Requires a Google Account and the Google Pixel Watch app. Not compatible with Android (Go edition).1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet: works with most phones running Android 10.0 or newer. Footnote: not compatible with Android (Go edition). Requires a Google Account and the Google Pixel Watch app.

Android 13.0 or higher and with more than 1.5GB of memory1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026

App store

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/13044412Read 10 October 2026Install apps from the Play Store on the watch. The page covers the Pixel Watch family and does not name Pixel Watch 3.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026Third-party apps such as Google Maps, Gmail, Strava, Spotify

Voice assistants

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Gemini2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 (SW5100)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet lists Qualcomm SW5100. The Qualcomm product brief names it Snapdragon W5 Gen 1.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-W5%2BW5-Gen1-platform-product-brief.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite (SDW6100)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026Qualcomm SDW6100 (Penta-Core, 3nm), Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform

Process

4nm3Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-W5%2BW5-Gen1-platform-product-brief.pdfRead 10 October 20264nm SoC. The brief covers the SW5100 that Google names.

3nm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026

CPU cores

43Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-W5%2BW5-Gen1-platform-product-brief.pdfRead 10 October 2026

51Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026

CPU configuration

AGoogle Pixel Watch 3

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	Cortex-A53	1.7

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-W5%2BW5-Gen1-platform-product-brief.pdfRead 10 October 2026Chip maker brief: quad-core 1.7 GHz, 4xA53 in the SW5100 block diagram. Google does not publish the clock it runs at in the watch, so this is the chip maximum.

BSamsung Galaxy Watch9

Count	Max clock (GHz)
1	2.1
4	1.95

Source9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch9-review-2988p3.phpRead 30 September 2026Hardware: one main core at 2.1 GHz, four efficient cores at 1.95 GHz. Core architecture names are not published.

Max CPU clock

1.7GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

2.1GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 7023Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-W5%2BW5-Gen1-platform-product-brief.pdfRead 10 October 2026Adreno 702 GPU at 1 GHz in the brief.

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Low-power coprocessor

Cortex-M331Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet lists a Cortex M33 co-processor.

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

2GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

2GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026

StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

32GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

32GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Multi-path optical heart rate sensor1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Samsung BioActive Sensor1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Bio-signal Sensor + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis)

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026

Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026Vitals analyzes heart rate, HRV, respiration rate, skin temperature and blood oxygen level7Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch9-14813.phpRead 30 September 2026

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

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Calibrated with a cuff2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026Calibrate your Galaxy Watch with a blood pressure cuff to get a morning estimate

Body composition sensor

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Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026

Skin conductance (EDA)

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

FDA clearance for Loss of Pulse Detection (US)6Press releaseblog.google/feed/pixel-watch-3-loss-of-pulse-detection-fdaRead 10 October 2026Google received FDA clearance for Loss of Pulse Detection starting with Pixel Watch 3 (registrant Fitbit LLC). US rollout from the end of March 2025. Not available in all countries.

Sleep apnea feature: FDA clearance1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026Sleep Apnea feature: backed by new FDA clearance. Available in select countries

Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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Barometric altimeter

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Compass

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Ambient light sensor

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Depth gauge

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Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Irregular rhythm notifications, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Readiness score1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sensor list: SpO2 red and infrared sensors (blood oxygen), electrical sensors compatible with the ECG app, and a cEDA skin conductance sensor for body response tracking. Stress tracking is not stored because the sheet does not name it. Blood oxygen and ECG are not available in all countries. ECG is not for people under 22.2Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-3Read 10 October 2026Daily Readiness uses resting heart rate, HRV and recent sleep. Bedtime Mode detects sleep. Both are on the post.6Press releaseblog.google/feed/pixel-watch-3-loss-of-pulse-detection-fdaRead 10 October 2026Google names Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications and the ECG app among Pixel Watch safety and health tools. Not available in all countries or regions.

Irregular rhythm notifications, ECG app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep apnea notifications, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking, Body composition, Noise monitoring, Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Sleep stages1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026Sleep Apnea, Vitals, Heart Health Score, Hearing (alerts for unsafe noise levels)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026Compare table: Energy Score, Sleep Apnea, High Stress Alert, Blood Pressure, ECG, Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification, Body Composition, Cycle Tracking, Hearing Protection, Vitals (HRV)8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Samsung Health > Heart rate, printed pages 77-78: Measure continuously is an optional setting. High/Low HR alerts require a value outside the configured resting range for more than 10 minutes. Blood oxygen, pages 80-81: manual readings and optional continuous sensing while sleeping. Sleep, page 64: Awake, REM, Light and Deep stages, with detailed analysis through a paired phone. Existing ECG, blood-pressure and sleep-apnea functions retain their country and compatible-phone restrictions.

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

Training load, Running dynamics, Interval workouts2Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-3Read 10 October 2026Cardio Load and Target Load are Pixel Watch 3 only. Workout Builder sets interval repeats. Form Analysis covers cadence, stride length, stride height and ground contact time.

VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Automatic workout detection1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026Daily Cardio Load with recovery guidance, Fitness Index uses BIA and VO2 Max8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Samsung Health > Auto detect workouts feature, printed page 61: after continuously exercising for a period, the watch recognises supported exercise and records its type, duration and calories. Supported activity selection is configurable. This does not establish an exact sport-profile count.

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

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External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

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Safety

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12663810Read 10 October 2026Feature table with a Pixel Watch 3 column marks Fall Detection.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026SOS / Fall detection

Car crash detection

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12663810Read 10 October 2026Same table marks Car Crash Detection for Pixel Watch 3. Supported countries are limited.

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Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12663810Read 10 October 2026Page covers Emergency SOS for Pixel Watch. Country, phone and cellular conditions apply.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026

Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

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Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

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Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026US models: GPS, Galileo, Glonass. Rest of world: GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, Navic. Signal bands are not published.

GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch9-44mm-graphite-bluetooth-sm-l350nzkaeubRead 30 September 2026Connectivity > Location Technology: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS.

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

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Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

Yes10Retailer pageatt.com/device-support/article/141902/google/pixel-watch-3Read 10 October 2026Carrier support article listed under Pixel Watch 3: download an offline map in the watch Maps app. Phone offline maps also sync when the watch is on its charger.

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Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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Bluetooth version

5.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet lists Bluetooth 5.3.

6.01Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026

Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 41Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet lists Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, so Wi-Fi 4. Some databases list Wi-Fi 6, which the maker sheet does not state.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-W5%2BW5-Gen1-platform-product-brief.pdfRead 10 October 2026Brief lists 802.11/n on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi 43Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch9-44mm-graphite-bluetooth-sm-l350nzkaeubRead 30 September 2026Connectivity > Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.4 and 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch9-44mm-graphite-bluetooth-sm-l350nzkaeubRead 30 September 2026Connectivity > Wi-Fi: 2.4 and 5 GHz.

CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026

Network

LTE1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet lists 4G LTE and UMTS for the LTE models. Requires a carrier plan.

LTE1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026

4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026

Contactless payments

Yes14Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12661007Read 10 October 2026Contactless payments with Google Wallet. Supported cards and countries required. The page covers the Pixel Watch family and does not name Pixel Watch 3.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Samsung Wallet section enables watch payments.

Payment services

Google Wallet14Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12661007Read 10 October 2026Google Wallet.

Samsung Wallet8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Samsung Wallet section. Payment availability depends on country and bank.

Ultra-wideband

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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Satellite

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ANT+

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Audio

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Speaker

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Device layout labels the speaker.

Microphones

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Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

Cellular or phone12Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12674814Read 10 October 2026LTE model calls without a nearby phone. Wi-Fi model needs a nearby Bluetooth-paired phone. The page covers the Pixel Watch family and does not name Pixel Watch 3.

Cellular or phone8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Phone section: Bluetooth calls via phone, LTE versions can call independently.

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

Yes13Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12662429Read 10 October 2026Download and save songs on the watch, for example from YouTube Music. The page covers the Pixel Watch family and does not name Pixel Watch 3.

Yes9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch9-review-2988p3.phpRead 30 September 2026Hardware: internal 32GB storage is enough to store favorite Spotify playlists. Stored playlists establish local watch playback.

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

11Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

28Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Device layout, pages 7-12. Count operating controls, excluding strap releases.

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

Side button1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Home button, Back button8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Device layout and buttons, pages 7-12. Strap-release controls excluded.

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

Rotating haptic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet Interaction lists a Haptic crown and a side button.

None8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Device layout: Home and Back buttons, plus Quick button on Ultra2. No rotating crown.

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

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Touch8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Using the bezel section: touch bezel gestures. No physical rotating bezel.

Gestures

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Raise to talk, Double pinch, Double wrist rotation, Knock knock2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026Raise to talk gesture starts Gemini8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Buttons and gestures, printed page 130: Double pinch answers calls or confirms alerts. Rotating the wrist twice can decline calls or dismiss alerts. Knock knock bends the wrist up and down twice to launch a configured feature. These controls must be enabled/configured and can vary with context. Raise to talk has separate manufacturer evidence.18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Watch-9-review-New-Galaxy-smartwatch-delivers-a-huge-performance-leap.1403883.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Setup and Operation: double-tap gesture with thumb and index finger, tested for music control or ending a call. The manufacturer manual calls the same operating gesture Double pinch. The 44 mm test does not establish a 40 mm display or battery measurement.

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

306mAh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026306 mAh typical (41mm) and 420 mAh typical (45mm). Some databases print 307 mAh for the 41mm.

390mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026

Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

AGoogle Pixel Watch 3

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Always-on	No	24
Low power	No	36

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Up to 24 h with always-on display and up to 36 h in Battery Saver mode. Both sizes use the same claim. Footnote 7: testing in California in 2024 on pre-production hardware with a median Pixel user profile.

BSamsung Galaxy Watch9

Mode	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	40
Always-on	30

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch9-44mm-graphite-bluetooth-sm-l350nzkaeubRead 30 September 2026Specifications > Battery: AOD off up to 40 h, AOD on up to 30 h.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

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AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

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Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

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Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Magnetic pins1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Charger sheet: Magnetic pin charger to USB-C.

Proprietary wireless charger8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Charging the battery, page 13: only supplied Samsung-approved wireless charger. Product announcement calls WPC-based wireless charging. This does not establish universal Qi interoperability or depend on inferring magnets from a picture.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

Charging times use the in-box USB-C Fast Charging Cable with a 30 W adapter that is sold separately. The cable needs a USB-C adapter of at least 5 W. The adapter is not included.1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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10W7Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch9-14813.phpRead 30 September 2026Battery > Charging: 10W wireless. Secondary specification, not a measured accepted-power test.

Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet names the cable USB-C Fast Charging Cable and lists charging speeds.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026

Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

35min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026About 35 min (41mm) and 50 min (45mm). Footnote 8: in-box cable with 30 W adapter, fully drained battery, device powered on.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

60min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026About 60 min (41mm) and 80 min (45mm). Same test conditions as the 80% figure.

80min11Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-watch9-health-companionRead 30 September 2026Specification table: 40 mm 100% in 80 min, 44 mm 100% in 90 min. Maker claim.

Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

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Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

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Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

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Yes10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch9-review-2988p2.phpRead 30 September 2026Design and build section: proprietary Dynamic Lug strap system.

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

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Dynamic Lug System10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch9-review-2988p2.phpRead 30 September 2026Design and build section: proprietary Dynamic Lug strap system.

Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

Fluoroelastomer1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Silicone10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch9-review-2988p2.phpRead 30 September 2026Design and build section: silicone stock strap.

Strap

Active Band1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Sport Band2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026

Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

AGoogle Pixel Watch 3

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Small	130	175
Large	165	210

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Active Band small and large. 41mm: small 130-175 mm, large 165-210 mm. 45mm: small 150-185 mm, large 165-215 mm.

BSamsung Galaxy Watch9

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Regulatory

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FCC ID

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SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm), Active Band (small and large wristbands), USB-C Fast Charging Cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Per size sheet. Charger sheet: power adapter not included.

Galaxy Watch9, Band, Wireless charging pad (10W)6Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch9-review-2988.phpRead 8 October 2026Only the watch, the band and a proprietary 10W wireless charging pad

Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Charger sheet: Power adapter not included. Requires a USB-C adapter of at least 5 W.

No6Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch9-review-2988.phpRead 8 October 2026Unboxing gives the complete contents: watch, band and proprietary charging pad. No mains/USB power adapter is included. The charging pad is not an adapter.

Links

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Product page

blog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-32Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-3Read 10 October 2026

www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch92Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

news.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wrist1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026Launch specification table separates Ultra2 from Watch9.

Manual

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org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026EU English user guide covers SM-L34X, SM-L35X and SM-L71X.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 20261 year in the US, Canada, Japan, India, Singapore, Taiwan and Malaysia. 2 years in the UK, EEA, France, Switzerland and Australia.

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