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General

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Series

Pixel Watch3Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5Read 30 September 2026

Galaxy Watch1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Product name Galaxy Watch FE in the Samsung Galaxy Watch line.

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

G1XJ6, G0F3Y, GFW3R, G25QD7Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/17170946Read 30 September 2026G0F3Y and G1XJ6 are the 41 mm, G25QD and GFW3R the 45 mm. G0F3Y and G25QD have LTE

SM-R861, SM-R8665Press articlesammobile.com/news/galaxy-watch-fe-bluetooth-sigRead 13 October 2026The listing names SM-R861, SM-R866F, SM-R866N and SM-R866U. SM-R866F is the international LTE model, SM-R866N is for South Korea and SM-R866U is for the US. SM-R866 is stored for the LTE family.

GTIN / EAN

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

12 August 20266Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-watch-5Read 30 September 2026

13 June 20242Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Samsung Global Newsroom release of 13 June 2024.

Status

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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 421Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Google-Pixel-Watch-5-zeigt-sich-in-offiziellen-Pressebildern-und-vier-Pixel-11-Farben.1342670.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's German report calls the Pixel Watch 5 the successor of the Pixel Watch 4.22Reviewengadget.com/2234932/google-pixel-watch-5-announced-priceRead 23 October 2026Engadget's launch report says the Pixel Watch 5 hardware is not much different from its predecessor and has the same specs as the Pixel Watch 4 apart from the chip and storage.

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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.

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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.

$399.994Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/config/pixel_watch_5Read 30 September 202641 mm Wi-Fi 399.99, 41 mm LTE 499.99, 45 mm Wi-Fi 429.99, 45 mm LTE 529.99, Stephen Curry Special Edition 579.99. DC Rainmaker lists 399/479 and 449/529, the store and the Google blog win

$199.996Press articletomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch-feRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth model $199.99 from 24 June 2024. LTE model $249.99, arriving later in the year. Android Central reports the same prices. US prices exclude sales tax.

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.

€41914Press releaseblog.google/intl/es-es/productos/dispositivos/pixel-watch-5Read 30 September 2026Availability paragraph: EUR 419 (41 mm), EUR 449 (45 mm). Spanish battery-size sentence swaps 30/40 h and is not used as battery evidence.

€2197Press articlegiga.de/news/samsung-lueftet-das-geheimnis-neue-galaxy-watch-ist-offiziellRead 13 October 2026Launch article of 14 June 2024: Bluetooth 219 EUR and Bluetooth + LTE 269 EUR. German consumer prices with VAT.

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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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Matte Black Aluminum Case / Obsidian Active Band (2nd gen), Polished Silver Aluminum Case / Fog Active Band (2nd gen), Satin Pyrite Aluminum Case / Olive Active Band (2nd gen), Champagne Gold Aluminum Case / Canyon Active Band (2nd gen), Satin Pyrite Aluminum Case / Rye Performance Loop Band1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 30 September 2026

Black, Pink Gold, Silver2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Black, Pink Gold and Silver. Colour availability varies by market.

Segment

Smartwatch3Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5Read 30 September 2026Sold under Google Store watches and trackers as an everyday smartwatch

Smartwatch2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Presented as a new addition to the Samsung smartwatch lineup.

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.

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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 product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

40mm2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Available in a size of 40 mm.

Case shape

Round1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Round1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Round case and round 396 x 396 display on the product images and user guide.

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 product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Aluminium2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: Aluminum case.

Case material (as published)

100% recycled aluminum1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Aluminum case2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: Aluminum case. Retailers call it Armor Aluminum, which Samsung does not state here.

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

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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 product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Published as diameter 41 or 45 mm and height 12.3 mm. Height here is the thickness

Height39.3Width40.4Thickness9.8mm(1.5 × 1.6 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Body Dimension (HxWxD, mm) 39.3 x 40.4 x 9.8. The global release footnote says measured without health sensors.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: 39.3 x 40.4 x 9.8mm, footnote 18 measured without health sensors.

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 product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Published without band

26.6g(0.9 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Body Weight 26.6 g. The global release footnote says measured without band. The US launch release table lists 25.9 g, which the global release and Samsung spec pages contradict.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: 26.6g, footnote 19 measured without band.

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 product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

5ATM1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Durability 5 ATM.

Water resistance standard

ISO 228102Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 30 September 20265 ATM under ISO standard 22810:2010, IP68 under IEC 60529

ISO 22810:20104Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Maintaining water and dust resistance: 5ATM tested by submerging in 50 m of fresh water for 10 minutes to meet ISO 22810:2010. IPX8 at 1.5 m for 30 minutes and IP6X under IEC 60529.

Dust and water rating

IP681Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

IP682Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table lists IP68. Footnote 23: IP68 against dust and fresh water to a maximum of 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes. The user guide words it as IPX8 and IP6X.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026The guide states IPX8 and IP6X. The release table states IP68, which is the stored value.

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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Yes2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: Durability 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H. The US launch release table says MIL-STD-810G. Both mean a MIL-STD-810 claim. Samsung publishes no test list.

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.

Min0Max35°C7Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/17170946Read 30 September 2026Works best in ambient temperatures between 0 and 35 °C

Min0Max35°C4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Health and Safety: the device can be used at an ambient temperature of 0 to 35 C. Storage is -20 to 50 C.

Display

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Display type

LTPO OLED1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

OLED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 20262Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: Super AMOLED.

Display type (as published)

Actua 360 display, AMOLED LTPO1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Super AMOLED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Super AMOLED.

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)9Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/google-pixel-watch5-reviewRead 8 October 20261.2 inch (41 mm) and 1.4 inch (45 mm)

1.2in(3 cm)2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: 1.2-inch, 396x396, Super AMOLED, Full Color Always On Display. The India page lists the main display as 3.04 cm.

Resolution

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396 × 396px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: 396 x 396. Colour depth 16M.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: 396x396.

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

320ppi1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

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Display area

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Touchscreen

Yes9Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/google-pixel-watch5-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026The screen supports tapping and the Home screen is controlled by touch.

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

60Hz1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 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 product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

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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.

3,000nits1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

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Minimum brightness

1nit1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: Full Color Always On Display.

Display cover

Gorilla Glass1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Sapphire1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 51Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Sapphire Crystal glass1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Page: Sapphire crystal glass withstands scratches and drops.

Platform

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Platform

Wear OS1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Wear OS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 20262Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: OS Wear OS Powered by Samsung.

OS at launch

Wear OS 71Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Wear OS 48Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_fe-13112.phpRead 13 October 2026Spec page: Wear OS 4. The Mezha review says Wear OS 4 with One UI 5 Watch.

Software

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One UI 5 Watch2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: UI One UI 5 Watch.

Latest OS

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Wear OS 6 (One UI 8 Watch)8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_fe-13112.phpRead 13 October 2026Spec page: upgradable to Wear OS 6.0 with One UI Watch 8. A spec database claim. The date of access dates it.

Works with

Android1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Android2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table lists Android phones only.

Phone requirement

Works with most phones running on Android 12.0 or newer. Requires Google Account and Google Pixel Watch app1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Android 11.0 or higher with more than 1.5 GB of memory. The phone needs Google Mobile Services. Not compatible with Android Go edition.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: Android 11.0 or higher and with more than 1.5GB of memory. Footnote 21: works with phones running the latest Android, excluding Go edition and phones without Google Play Store. Footnote 24: activation needs a phone that supports Google Mobile Services.

App store

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/13044412Read 30 September 2026Install Google Play Store apps: choose app and tap Install.

Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Play Store app on the watch, with a Google Account registered.

Voice assistants

Gemini3Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5Read 30 September 2026

Bixby2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Footnote 21 describes Wear OS Powered by Samsung. The user guide names Bixby as the voice assistant on the Home button.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Press and hold the Home button to start Bixby.

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Exynos W9202Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: Exynos W920 Dual Core 1.18GHz.

Process

4nm8Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_5-14860.phpRead 30 September 2026

5nm8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_fe-13112.phpRead 13 October 2026Spec page: Exynos W920 (5 nm).9Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/wearable-processor/exynos-w920Read 13 October 2026Exynos W920 is built on the 5nm EUV process.

CPU cores

48Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_5-14860.phpRead 30 September 2026

29Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/wearable-processor/exynos-w920Read 13 October 2026Dual-core Arm Cortex-A55 CPU.

CPU configuration

AGoogle Pixel Watch 5

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

Source8Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_5-14860.phpRead 30 September 2026Platform > CPU explicitly states 4 x 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53.

BSamsung Galaxy Watch FE

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Cortex-A55	1.18

Source8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_fe-13112.phpRead 13 October 2026Spec page: dual-core 1.18 GHz Cortex-A55. Matches the Samsung release spec table of 1.18GHz dual core.9Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/wearable-processor/exynos-w920Read 13 October 2026Dual-core Arm Cortex-A55 CPU running at up to 1.18GHz. The page says it is no longer available as of 31 July 2025.

Max CPU clock

1.7GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

1.18GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Adreno A7028Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_5-14860.phpRead 30 September 2026

Arm Mali-G688Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_fe-13112.phpRead 13 October 2026Spec page: Mali-G68.9Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/wearable-processor/exynos-w920Read 13 October 2026Arm Mali-G68 GPU.

Low-power coprocessor

Cortex-M55 co-processor1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

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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.

3GB8Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_5-14860.phpRead 30 September 2026

1.5GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Memory 1.5 GB.

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.

64GB1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

16GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Storage 16 GB, with 7.6 GB available to the user.

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Multi-path optical heart rate sensor1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Sensor, Electrical Heart Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Optical Heart Rate Sensor. The global release names them the Samsung BioActive Sensor.

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

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Sensors: multipurpose electrical sensors compatible with ECG app. Hardware is present. App eligibility and availability vary by country.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Page text: if irregularities are detected the watch prompts a detailed ECG examination. Electrical Heart Sensor is listed. Availability of ECG varies by country.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Release: users can monitor ECG. ECG is only available in select markets.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Samsung Health Monitor section: Starting to measure ECG.

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

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Samsung Health, Blood oxygen: tap Measure to measure the blood oxygen level.

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

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

No11Reviewmezha.ua/en/reviews/galaxy-watch-fe-an-affordable-smartwatch-on-wear-osRead 13 October 2026Review: the difference from older Samsung smartwatches is the absence of a temperature sensor. Samsung's complete sensor list has no temperature sensor. GSMArena lists skin temperature, which the maker list does not support.

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

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Calibrated with a cuff2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Release: Blood Pressure feature only in select markets. Calibrate every four weeks with a traditional blood pressure cuff. It cannot diagnose hypertension. The US launch release does not name blood pressure.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Samsung Health Monitor section: calibrate and measure blood pressure. The guide names a blood pressure manometer for calibration.

Body composition sensor

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 20264Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Samsung Health Body composition section.

Skin conductance (EDA)

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Electrical sensor to measure skin conductance (cEDA)

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

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026

Accelerometer range

Not available

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Barometer and altimeter listed

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026

Compass

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Compass and magnetometer listed

Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026A Compass app is listed. The India page lists a geomagnetic sensor.

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026

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.

Heart rate alerts, Irregular rhythm notifications, ECG app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Readiness score3Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5Read 30 September 2026ECG app for AFib, alerts for irregular heart rhythms and out-of-range heart rate, HRV, sleep stages and Sleep Score, daily readiness

Heart rate alerts, Irregular rhythm notifications, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking, Body composition1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Page: heart rate alerts for a heart rate that is too high or too low, an ECG prompt on irregularities, and body composition. Footnote: Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification availability varies by country.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Release: HR Alert, Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification in select markets, ECG and blood pressure in select markets, sleep features with sleep coaching, and Body Composition. All are general wellness features. Availability varies by market.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Sleep: four stages Awake, REM, Light and Deep. Also Stress, Cycle tracking, Heart rate alert and Body composition sections.

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, Interval workouts3Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5Read 30 September 2026Interval workouts for HIIT, cycling and running. Training load: see DC Rainmaker source10Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2026/09/google-watch-5-in-depth-review.htmlRead 30 September 2026Cardio Load assigns training load from 24x7 heart rate. No pairing of heart rate straps or power meters

Automatic workout detection, Pool swim, Open water swim1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Page: the watch automatically recognizes and logs running, walking and biking. Footnote: auto detect is available for certain workouts.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Exercise lists Pool swim and Open water swim. Auto detect workouts records exercise type, duration and calories automatically.

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.

Yes3Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Page: Fall Detection sends an SOS when it detects a fall. Footnote: the Detect falls feature must be enabled in the Galaxy Wearable app.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Requesting an SOS when you are hurt from a fall: Hard fall detection is switched on in the Galaxy Wearable app.

Car crash detection

Yes3Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5Read 30 September 2026

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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.

Yes3Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5Read 30 September 2026

Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Sending an SOS: in an emergency press the Home button five times to make an emergency call and send an SOS message with the location. Needs set-up in the Galaxy Wearable app.

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.

Yes3Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5Read 30 September 2026

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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 (L1+L5), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 30 September 2026US: GPS, Galileo, Glonass. Rest of world adds Beidou and QZSS8Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_5-14860.phpRead 30 September 2026GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a)

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo. Signal bands are not published.

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

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

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

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/15395290Read 30 September 2026Download a map to use offline: phone maps sync to watch, and are usable without connectivity. Requires current Maps app. Offline transit/cycling/walking directions are unavailable.

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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 product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Sheet lists Bluetooth 6.0, so Bluetooth is present.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications list a Bluetooth version and profiles.

Bluetooth version

6.01Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

5.31Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth v5.3 with A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP profiles. The US launch release table lists 5.0, which the global release, the Samsung spec pages and the Bluetooth SIG listing contradict.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth 5.3.5Press articlesammobile.com/news/galaxy-watch-fe-bluetooth-sigRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth SIG listing reported on 4 June 2024: Bluetooth 5.3.

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 product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Sheet lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4GHz and 5GHz, so Wi-Fi is present.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Published as Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz, 5GHz

Wi-Fi 41Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4GHz+5GHz, so Wi-Fi 4 on two bands.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: LTE (footnote 22: LTE connectivity only available in LTE models).

Network

LTE1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 20264G LTE and UMTS on LTE models

LTE2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: LTE.

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

1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 287Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/17170946Read 30 September 2026EU radio table: LTE B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B28. Other markets' bands not published

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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 product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026

Contactless payments

Yes3Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5Read 30 September 2026

Yes2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Release: supports Samsung Wallet for payments. Availability varies by market and paired phone.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Samsung Wallet and Samsung Pay: register cards to make payments. Region and phone restrictions apply.

Payment services

Google Wallet3Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5Read 30 September 2026

Samsung Wallet2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Samsung Wallet.

Ultra-wideband

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

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Satellite

Emergency SOS1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Satellite SOS communication. LTE models only per GSMArena and the EU radio table (B255/B256 on LTE models only)

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ANT+

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Audio

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Speaker

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Device layout lists a speaker and a microphone.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_fe-13112.phpRead 13 October 2026Spec page: loudspeaker yes.

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 phone3Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5Read 30 September 2026With 4G LTE calls without the phone. With Bluetooth/Wi-Fi with the phone nearby

Cellular or phone2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: LTE connectivity only available in LTE models. The Bluetooth model makes calls through the paired phone with the HFP profile on the India page.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Phone app: make and receive calls on the watch.

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

Yes15Reviewtechradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/google-pixel-watch-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Features explicitly states music control and storage for Pixel Watch 5. Stored watch audio qualifies as local playback, unlike phone-only remote control. Music services can require a subscription. The review does not establish an exact microphone count or a complete numeric charge test.16Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12662429Read 8 October 2026Download and save songs on the watch, including Smart Downloads over Wi-Fi or LTE. Some YouTube Music functions require Premium. Reconnect to the internet at least every 30 days to retain downloaded music. This is local watch playback, not just phone control.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Audio Playing Format MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, with 16 GB of storage. The user guide describes managing audio files saved on the watch.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Music app and Managing audio files saved on your Watch.

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 product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Side button, crown not counted

24Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Device layout lists a Home button and a Back button. Both double as electrical biosensors.

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

Side button1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

Home button, Back button4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Device layout: Home button (Power button) and Back button.

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

Rotating haptic1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

None4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Device layout lists the Home and Back buttons and a touch bezel. It does not list a crown.

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

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Touch4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Touch bezel section: the watch has a touch bezel around the screen. Swipe it clockwise or counterclockwise to scroll.

Gestures

Touchless one-handed gestures, Double pinch, Wrist turn, Raise to talk1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Double pinch is named in the Google blog launch post6Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-watch-5Read 30 September 202619Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/16788035Read 8 October 2026Explicitly available on Pixel Watch 3, 4 and 5 with Wear OS 6.1 or later and updated apps. Double pinch controls context-dependent actions. Wrist turn closes notifications, silences calls or provides back navigation. Gestures can be disabled in settings.20Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/16603950Read 8 October 2026Explicitly supports Pixel Watch 4 and 5 with Wear OS 6 or later and a compatible Google Pixel phone with Gemini set as its default assistant. Raise to talk is off by default and must be enabled. Bringing the watch near the mouth activates Gemini. Account and connectivity requirements apply to Gemini requests.

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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.

332mAh1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

247mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Battery capacity 247 mAh typical, not removable.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: 247mAh (typical).

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 5

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Always-on	No	30
Low power	No	48

Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Power: 30 h explicitly with AOD on, 48 h Battery Saver. No standalone AOD-off normal-use claim is published.

BSamsung Galaxy Watch FE

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	40

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Usage time up to 40 hours with the always-on display off. No other test conditions are stated.

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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40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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.

30h=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.

Dock1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Published as Quick Charge Dock

Proprietary wireless charger2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: WPC-based wireless charging. Not established as generic Qi.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Wireless charger section: the watch has a built-in wireless charging coil. Use the wireless charger supplied with the watch. It cannot be charged properly with some third-party pads when the band is attached.

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

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Samsung describes WPC-based wireless charging. The user guide says to charge with the supplied wireless charger on a USB power adapter and that some third-party charging pads do not work with the band attached. The adapter rating is not published.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Wireless charging section: connect the wireless charger to the USB power adapter and place the watch on it. Use only the wireless charger supplied with the watch. Some third-party charging pads do not charge the watch with the band attached. No adapter rating is given.

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

Yes3Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5Read 30 September 2026

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

Charge time15 minUse time15 h13Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/13579780Read 30 September 2026Charge Pixel Watch 4 & 5: 15-minute charge provides up to 15 h usage. Same page claims 0-80% in 20 min, conflicting with model-specific spec page 25/30 min. Model-specific spec figures retained.

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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.

25min1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026About 25 min (41 mm) / 30 min (45 mm) with the Quick Charge Dock and a 30 W adapter (sold separately)

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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.

45min1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026About 45 min (41 mm) / 60 min (45 mm)

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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.

AGoogle Pixel Watch 5

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BSamsung Galaxy Watch FE

Test	Hours (h)
Mixed use, always-on	27
Mixed use, always-on display off	39

Source11Reviewmezha.ua/en/reviews/galaxy-watch-fe-an-affordable-smartwatch-on-wear-osRead 13 October 2026Review of the 40 mm model. About 27 hours with the always-on display on and regular heart rate tracking. 39 hours with the always-on display off and a 5 km GPS run added. The reviewer does not state the complete test protocol.

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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20mm8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_fe-13112.phpRead 13 October 2026Standard 20 mm straps.

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

Yes17Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/15330690Read 8 October 2026Detach a band: press the watch band-release button and slide the band away. The guide explicitly covers the supplied Active Band. Exact 41 mm Pixel Watch 5 review independently confirms the same band-swapping mechanism. Proprietary connector, not a standard spring-bar strap.18Review9to5google.com/2026/08/19/pixel-watch-5-initial-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 41 mm Pixel Watch 5 review discusses changing bands, confirms unchanged external design and band-swapping mechanism. This corroborates the maker band-release instructions and does not establish a lug width.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Page: press the release button on the one-click band to detach the band.

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

Google Pixel Watch band system, sized per case (41 mm or 45 mm)2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 30 September 2026Band specs list compatibility per case size, e.g. Active Sport band fits Pixel Watch, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (41 and 45mm)

Standard 20 mm straps with Samsung one-click band release8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_fe-13112.phpRead 13 October 2026Spec page: compatible with standard 20mm straps. The Mezha review also says any 20 mm strap fits.

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

Hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR)1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Materials and Finishes: Active Band (2nd gen) is Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber with soft-touch coating.

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Strap

Active Band (2nd gen)1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

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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 5

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

Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

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Regulatory

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FCC ID

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A3LSMR86110Press articledroid-life.comRead 13 October 2026Droid Life article on the FCC filing: model SM-R861, FCC ID A3LSMR861, tested for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi only. The FCC ID for the LTE models is not found.

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.

0.29W/kg7Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/17170946Read 30 September 2026Radio-frequency exposure > Model G1XJ6: limb SAR 0.29 W/kg. Base describes smallest Wi-Fi case. G0F3Y LTE is 1.03, G25QD 45mm LTE is 0.87 US / 0.94 EU and GFW3R 45mm Wi-Fi is 0.09 US / 0.31 EU. SAR fields are not variant-enabled.

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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.

0.29W/kg7Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/17170946Read 30 September 2026Radio-frequency exposure > Model G1XJ6, 2 W/kg face regime: limb SAR 0.29 W/kg. Other variants differ.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Google Pixel Watch 5 (41mm), Active Band 2nd gen (small and large bands), Google Pixel Watch Quick Charge Dock, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Box for the smallest 41mm base case. A box does not contain both 41mm and 45mm watches.

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

No2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 30 September 2026Quick Charge Dock needs a USB-C power adapter, minimum 7.5 W (not included)

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Links

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Product page

store.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_53Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5Read 30 September 2026

www.samsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkains1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Samsung India product page for the Bluetooth 40 mm model. The page lists Launch date 26 September 2024 for India.

Spec sheet

store.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specs1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026

www.samsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkains1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026

Manual

support.google.com/product-documentation/answer/171709467Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/17170946Read 30 September 2026Safety, Warranty & Regulatory Guide for Pixel Watch 5.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026User guide SM-R861, English (CA), 06/2024, Rev. 1.0 on Samsung Download Center.

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 product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Warranty table: 1 year on the US specification. Google support separately states two years for UK/EEA/France/Switzerland/Australia. That regional term is not applied to the US base.

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