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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 Watch1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Samsung names the product Galaxy Watch6 in the 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-R930, SM-R935F, SM-R940, SM-R945F4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Layout figure: SM-R930 and SM-R940 have a GPS antenna. SM-R935F and SM-R945F have an LTE/GPS antenna. The manual covers SM-R930, SM-R935F, SM-R940, SM-R945F and the Watch6 Classic models.

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

26 July 20231Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Samsung US release dated 7/26/2023 (Unpacked).

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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Samsung Galaxy Watch79Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_ultra_and_galaxy_watch7_handson-news-63675.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's hands-on calls the Galaxy Watch7 the successor to the regular Galaxy Watch6.

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

From $299.991Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 20267Press articleglobal.techradar.com/de-de/health-fitness/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch-6-und-6-classic-alles-was-wir-jetzt-wissen-nachdem-unpacked-vorbei-istRead 10 October 20268Spec databasenextpit.de/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch6-40mmRead 10 October 2026

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.

From €3191Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 20267Press articleglobal.techradar.com/de-de/health-fitness/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch-6-und-6-classic-alles-was-wir-jetzt-wissen-nachdem-unpacked-vorbei-istRead 10 October 20268Spec databasenextpit.de/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch6-40mmRead 10 October 2026

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, DE1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Prices are published for the US. The German EUR prices are in the TechRadar Germany source.

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

Graphite, Gold, Silver1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Galaxy Watch6 Small 40 mm comes in Graphite and Gold. Large 44 mm comes in Graphite and Silver. The Samsung table prints Sliver for Silver.

Segment

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

Smartwatch1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Maker category: Galaxy Watch6, the mainstream model next to Galaxy Watch6 Classic.

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

40, 44mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Samsung sizes: Small 40 mm and Large 44 mm. Galaxy Watch6 Classic is a separate product and is not stored.

Case shape

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

Round1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Maker text: the signature circle frame.

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

Aluminium3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Same row: AL (Armor Aluminum).

Case material (as published)

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

Armor Aluminum3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table, Galaxy Watch6 column: Material AL (Armor Aluminum).

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

Height40.4Width38.8Thickness9mm(1.6 × 1.5 × 0.4 in)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Product Specifications: 44 mm 42.8 x 44.4 x 9.0 mm and 40 mm 38.8 x 40.4 x 9.0 mm. Footnote: measured without health sensors. The Samsung US support table lists 40.4 x 38.8 x 9.0 for the 40 mm model, so the first figure is the height.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Samsung Mobile Press tech specs repeat the launch table. Footnote 1: dimensions 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

28.7g(1 oz)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Product Specifications: 44 mm 33.3 g, 40 mm 28.7 g. Footnote: measured without band. Base is the 40 mm model.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table. Footnote 2: weight 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

5ATM1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Footnote 34: water resistant up to 50 meters in depth for 10 minutes under the 5ATM rating. Not suitable for diving or high-pressure water activities.

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 manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Dutch manual, Water and dust resistance: 5ATM, tested 10 minutes in fresh water at 50 m under ISO 22810:2010. IPX8 under IEC 60529 and IP6X dust. Rev. 1.0, 08/2023.

Dust and water rating

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

IP681Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs durability: 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H. Footnote: IP68 dust and fresh water to 1.5 m for up to 30 minutes.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: IPX8 and IP6X, which together are IP68.

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/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs durability: MIL-STD-810H. The maker states conformity, which is not a guarantee against all tests.

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 manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: recommended use temperature between 0 and 35 degrees C. The BP and ECG ambient range of 12 to 40 C is not stored.

Display

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Display type

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

OLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: 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 AMOLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Verbatim: Super AMOLED with Full Color Always On Display.

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)

1.3in(3.3 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: 44 mm 1.5-inch (37.3 mm) 480x480 and 40 mm 1.3-inch (33.3 mm) 432x432.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table: 40 mm 1.3-inch (33.3 mm), 44 mm 1.5-inch (37.3 mm).

Resolution

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432 × 432px1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: 44 mm 480x480 and 40 mm 432x432.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table.

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

330ppi3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table: Display Resolution 480x480 at 327 PPI and 432x432 at 330 PPI, both 2,000 nits. 44 mm is 327 and 40 mm is 330.

Display area

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Touchscreen

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

Yes4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Layout labels a touch screen.

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

2,000nits1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release text: peak brightness of 2,000 nits. Window size and ambient conditions are not stated. Not a reviewer measurement.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table: 2,000 nits for both sizes.

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

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Full Color Always On Display.

Display cover

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

Sapphire1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Sapphire Crystal.

Display cover (as published)

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

Sapphire Crystal1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Sapphire Crystal.

Platform

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Platform

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

Wear OS1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Wear OS Powered by Samsung (Wear OS 4) and One UI 5 Watch.

OS at launch

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

Wear OS 41Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Wear OS 4.

Software

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One UI 8 Watch6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026Platform: Android Wear OS 4, upgradable to 6.0, One UI Watch 8. The Samsung firmware note lists Wear OS 6.

Latest OS

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Wear OS 65Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R930/027501230823/fra-ca.htmlRead 10 October 2026Samsung software update notes for Galaxy Watch6 (SM-R930): build R930XXS2CZF5, Android version B (AndroidWear 6.0), release date 2026-07-06. Checked on the access date.

Works with

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

Android1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Android 10 or higher and more than 1.5 GB of memory. Samsung Galaxy phones get the full health features.

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

Launch: Android 10 or higher with more than 1.5 GB of memory. Samsung Health app 6.22 or later for the launch health features.1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs compatibility: Android 10 or higher with more than 1.5GB of memory, and a phone with Google Mobile Services (footnote 35). Footnote 1: the launch health features need Samsung Health 6.22 or later.

App store

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

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release: new apps from Google Calendar and Gmail, exclusive to Wear OS, plus WhatsApp, Peloton and MyFitnessPal.

Voice assistants

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

Bixby4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: Bixby, started by holding the Home button or by Hi Bixby. No other assistant is in this launch manual.

Chipset

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

Samsung Exynos W9301Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Exynos W930 Dual-Core 1.4GHz. The Samsung US support table prints Exynos W920 for the Watch6, a conflict. The launch release and GSMArena say W930.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table: Exynos W930 Dual-Core 1.4GHz.

Process

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

5nm6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026Platform: Exynos W930 (5 nm).

CPU cores

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

21Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Dual-Core.

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 Watch6

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Cortex-A55	1.4

Source6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026Platform CPU: dual-core 1.4GHz Cortex-A55.

Max CPU clock

1.7GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

1.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

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

Mali-G686Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026Platform GPU: Mali-G68.

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

2GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: 2GB memory + 16GB storage.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table: 2GB memory + 16GB storage.

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

16GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: 2GB memory + 16GB storage.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table.

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 Sensor1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + 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 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.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release: existing electrocardiogram monitoring. The ECG app is not for users with known arrhythmias other than AFib or users under 22 (footnote 9).3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table lists ECG for the Watch6.

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 manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual contents list Samsung Health blood oxygen. Wellness feature, not for diagnosis.

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

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs sensors list a Temperature Sensor. Release: track skin temperature during the night for insights including menstrual cycle tracking.

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

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Calibrated with a cuff3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table: Health HR, IHRN, ECG, BP, BIA. BP availability varies by country. The manual says the BP needs a cuff calibration and repeats it every 28 days.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 20266Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026Body: blood pressure monitor. ECG certified.

Body composition sensor

Not available

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis. Release: Body Composition. Not intended to diagnose a medical condition (footnote 6).

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

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs sensors: Accelerometer.

Accelerometer range

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Not available

Gyroscope

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

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs sensors: Gyro Sensor.

Barometric altimeter

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

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs sensors: Barometer.

Compass

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

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs sensors: Geomagnetic Sensor.

Ambient light sensor

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

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs sensors: Light Sensor.

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 composition1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release: Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification checks for AFib in the background, Sleep Score and Sleep Coaching, Body Composition and temperature-based cycle tracking. Heart rate alerts, sleep stages and stress are in the manual. Age, phone and country limits apply. Personalized Heart Rate Zone, Track Run and Custom Workout have no matching option and are not stored.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual contents: heart rate with high and low heart rate alerts, sleep with four stages (Awake, REM, Light, Deep), stress, body composition, cycle tracking and blood oxygen.

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 swim4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: automatic workout detection, and pool and open-water swimming workouts. VO2 max, training load and running power are not listed.

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

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release: Fall Detection can gauge a fall, even while sleeping, and alerts an emergency contact.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: after a hard impact the watch detects a fall, vibrates, and sends an SOS to emergency contacts if there is no response in 60 seconds.

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 manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: Sending an SOS. Press-based SOS shares location with emergency contacts.

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 (L1), GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table: GPS Single Frequency L1. GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo are in the launch specs.

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

No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table: GPS Single Frequency L1 for the Watch6. The Watch7 has dual frequency L1+L5.

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.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3.

Bluetooth version

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

5.31Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: 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.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4+5GHz.

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 46Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band. That is Wi-Fi 4.

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 GHz1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Wi-Fi 2.4+5GHz.

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

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: LTE, with footnote 33: 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

LTE1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: LTE only. No 5G.

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

Not available

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

Not available

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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

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs connectivity: NFC.

Contactless payments

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

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Footnote 20: Samsung Wallet. Availability varies by market and paired phone.

Payment services

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

Samsung Wallet1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Footnote 20: the availability of Samsung Wallet and its features varies by market and paired smartphone.

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

Yes3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 10 October 2026Support table: Feedback Mic., Speaker, Motor (Vertical).

Microphones

Not available

14Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Layout labels one Microphone. The speaker and pressure vent are separate.

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 phone4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: calls use the watch microphone and speaker. LTE models make calls without the phone and Bluetooth models need the paired phone.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual: Music plays tracks stored on the watch, through the watch speaker or Bluetooth earbuds.

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 manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Layout lists two buttons, the Home (power) button and the Back button. Both also carry the electrical bio sensor.

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 manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Layout names Home and Back buttons.

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 manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026No crown in the layout. The Watch6 has a touch ring and the Watch6 Classic has a rotating ring.

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

Not available

Touch4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual Ring section: the Galaxy Watch6 has a touch ring, the Classic has a physical rotating ring. A touch ring is swiped, not rotated.

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

300mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: 44 mm 425 mAh and 40 mm 300 mAh. Samsung does not say whether this is rated or typical.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table: 44 mm 425 mAh, 40 mm 300 mAh.

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 Watch6

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	40
Always-on	No	30

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: battery (typical) up to 40 hours with Always On Display off and up to 30 hours with it on. Footnote: actual battery life varies. The same figures apply to both sizes. Not a solar claim.2Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-watch6Read 10 October 2026Same table: up to 40 hours (Always On Display off) and up to 30 hours (Always On Display on), typical.

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.

Not available

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

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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 charger1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: WPC-based wireless charging. Samsung tested with the Galaxy Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable (EP-OR900). Stored as proprietary wireless like the Galaxy Watch7 file because Qi interoperability is not established.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual chapter on charging the battery with the wireless charger.

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

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Wireless charging with the Galaxy Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable. Samsung tested charge time with the 25W USB-C Power Adapter (EP-TA800), which is sold separately. The adapter rating does not establish the power the watch accepts.1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Footnote 31: testing with the Galaxy Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable (EP-OR900) and the Samsung 25W USB-C Power Adapter (EP-TA800), sold separately. Charge time varies.

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

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Specs: Fast Charging (WPC-based wireless charging).

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.

Charge time8 minUse time8 h1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release: with just eight minutes of fast charge, users can add eight additional hours for sleep tracking. Footnote 18: phone within 2 feet of the user with snore detection enabled. The workload is sleep tracking.

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.

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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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20mm6Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6-12437.phpRead 10 October 2026Body: compatible with standard 20mm 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.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Release: new one-click bands let users mix and match watch bands.

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)

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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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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)

No1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 10 October 2026Footnote 31: the Samsung 25W USB-C Power Adapter (EP-TA800) is sold separately.

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

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Spec sheet

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

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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.

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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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