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Google Pixel Watch 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch9
Product A: Google
105 of 150 known
Change Google Pixel Watch 5
Product B: Samsung
93 of 150 known
Change Samsung Galaxy Watch9
75 of 141 fields differ
- 41 different values
- 34 known for one only
- 36 the same
- 30 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AGoogle: 41 × 41 mm
- BSamsung: 40.4 × 42.7 mm
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight (case only)
A31g
B31.5g
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Every value links to where we found it.
General
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Series
Model numbers
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-L340, SM-L345F, SM-L345U, SM-L350, SM-L355F, SM-L355U4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9/buyRead 30 September 2026US codes SM-L340N, SM-L345U, SM-L350N, SM-L355U. EU codes SM-L340N, SM-L345F, SM-L350N, SM-L355F on the Samsung EU store
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
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.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Markets
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Colours
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
Segment
OS updates promised
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Security updates until
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Case
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Case size
Case shape
Case material
Case material (as published)
100% recycled aluminum1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026
Back
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Case dimensions
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
Height42.7Width40.4Thickness8.6mm(1.7 × 1.6 × 0.3 in)12Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-und-die-galaxy-watch9-smarte-begleiter-am-handgelenkRead 30 September 2026Specification table dimension footnote: BioActive sensor protrusion excluded. Actual full thickness is greater.
Weight (case only)
Weight with strap
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Durability
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Water resistance
Water resistance standard
Dust and water rating
Dive rating
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Max dive depth
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MIL-STD-810
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MIL-STD-810 tests
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Operating temperature
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Display
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Actua 360 display, AMOLED LTPO1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026
Screen size
Resolution
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Pixel density
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Display area
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Touchscreen
Max refresh rate
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Min refresh rate
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Peak brightness
Minimum brightness
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Always-on display
Display cover
Display cover (as published)
Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 51Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026
Platform
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Platform
OS at launch
Software
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Latest OS
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Works with
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 13.0 or higher and with more than 1.5GB of memory1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026
App store
Voice assistants
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AGoogle Pixel Watch 5
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Cortex-A53 | 1.7 |
BSamsung Galaxy Watch9
| Count | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.1 |
| 4 | 1.95 |
Max CPU clock
1.7GHz
2.1GHz
GPU
Not available
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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RAM
Storage
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
ECG capability
Blood oxygen sensing
Skin temperature sensing
Blood pressure feature
Not available
Body composition sensor
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Skin conductance (EDA)
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Medical clearances
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Motion and environment sensors
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Accelerometer
Accelerometer range
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Gyroscope
Barometric altimeter
Compass
Ambient light sensor
Depth gauge
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Depth gauge range
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Water temperature sensor
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Health and fitness
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Health features
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
Irregular rhythm notifications, ECG app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep apnea notifications, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking, Body composition, Noise monitoring, Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Sleep stages1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026Sleep Apnea, Vitals, Heart Health Score, Hearing (alerts for unsafe noise levels)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026Compare table: Energy Score, Sleep Apnea, High Stress Alert, Blood Pressure, ECG, Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification, Body Composition, Cycle Tracking, Hearing Protection, Vitals (HRV)8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Samsung Health > Heart rate, printed pages 77-78: Measure continuously is an optional setting. High/Low HR alerts require a value outside the configured resting range for more than 10 minutes. Blood oxygen, pages 80-81: manual readings and optional continuous sensing while sleeping. Sleep, page 64: Awake, REM, Light and Deep stages, with detailed analysis through a paired phone. Existing ECG, blood-pressure and sleep-apnea functions retain their country and compatible-phone restrictions.
Fitness features
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
VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Automatic workout detection1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra2-and-watch9-your-health-companion-on-the-wristRead 30 September 2026Daily Cardio Load with recovery guidance, Fitness Index uses BIA and VO2 Max8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Samsung Health > Auto detect workouts feature, printed page 61: after continuously exercising for a period, the watch recognises supported exercise and records its type, duration and calories. Supported activity selection is configurable. This does not establish an exact sport-profile count.
Sport profiles
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Dive modes
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External sensors
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Safety
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Fall detection
Car crash detection
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Emergency SOS
Emergency siren
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Live location sharing
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Dedicated LED flashlight
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Positioning
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Positioning
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)
Dual-band GNSS
Connectivity
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth version
Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi bands
Cellular
Network
4G bands
Not available
5G bands
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NFC
Contactless payments
Payment services
Ultra-wideband
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Satellite
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ANT+
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Audio
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Speaker
Microphones
Not available
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Calls on the watch
Music on the watch
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.
Controls
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Buttons
Named operating buttons
Crown
Rotating bezel
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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.
Raise to talk, Double pinch, Double wrist rotation, Knock knock2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch9Read 30 September 2026Raise to talk gesture starts Gemini8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Buttons and gestures, printed page 130: Double pinch answers calls or confirms alerts. Rotating the wrist twice can decline calls or dismiss alerts. Knock knock bends the wrist up and down twice to launch a configured feature. These controls must be enabled/configured and can vary with context. Raise to talk has separate manufacturer evidence.18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Watch-9-review-New-Galaxy-smartwatch-delivers-a-huge-performance-leap.1403883.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Setup and Operation: double-tap gesture with thumb and index finger, tested for music control or ending a call. The manufacturer manual calls the same operating gesture Double pinch. The 44 mm test does not establish a 40 mm display or battery measurement.
Battery and charging
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Battery capacity
Claimed battery life
AGoogle Pixel Watch 5
| Mode | With solar | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Always-on | No | 30 |
| Low power | No | 48 |
BSamsung Galaxy Watch9
| Mode | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Smartwatch | 40 |
| Always-on | 30 |
Smartwatch mode (claimed)
Not available
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AOD battery life (up to)
30h
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GPS mode (claimed)
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Solar charging
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Charging method
Charging guidance
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Max charging power (watch)
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Fast charging
Quick charge claim
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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)
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Full charge time (claimed)
Measured
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Peak brightness (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Battery tests (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Strap
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Lug width
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Quick-release strap
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.
Strap system
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)
Strap material
Strap
Strap sizes
AGoogle Pixel Watch 5
| Size | Wrist (min) (mm) | Wrist (max) (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 130 | 175 |
| Large | 165 | 210 |
BSamsung Galaxy Watch9
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FCC ID
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SAR limb (EU)
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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.
Galaxy Watch9, Band, Wireless charging pad (10W)6Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch9-review-2988.phpRead 8 October 2026Only the watch, the band and a proprietary 10W wireless charging pad
Power adapter in box
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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