Google Pixel Watch vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: Which is Better?

Google Pixel Watch vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: Google has recently announced its first official Pixel SmartWatch at the just concluded Google event where the Pixel 7 lineup was launched as well. So how good is the new Pixel Watch compared to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5?

In this post, we’re going to compare both smartwatches. We’ll try to make this comparison short and straight to the point. Certain areas that’ll address include price, durability, battery life, performance, health and fitness sensors, etc. Let’s get started.

Price

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is cheaper. It is priced at $280 for the Bluetooth model, and the LTE/Cellular version is priced at $330. While the Google Pixel Watch is more expensive. The Pixel Watch starts at $349 for the Bluetooth version, and the LTE/Cellular version is priced at $399.

Release Date and Availability

Both wearables are now available for purchase. You can use the box at the bottom of this post to purchase either of them. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 was launched on August 10th, 2022. While the Google Pixel Watch was launched on October 6th, 2022.

Design, Display, and Durability

One obvious similarity between the Google Pixel Watch vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is their design and shape. Both smartwatches have circular and round shapes. The design is opposite of the Apple Watch Series 8 and OPPO Watch 3 Pro with a rectangular shape.

As for the display sizes, the Google Pixel Watch comes in only one size. The Pixel Watch display measures 1.2-inch OLED Always On Display with 450 x 450 px resolution and a pixel density of 320 PPI. It’s available in three color options Matte Black, Polished Silver, and Champagne Gold.

While the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 brings dual options in terms of display measurements. It features a 1.2-inch (40mm version) or 1.4-inch (44mm version) Super AMOLED with an Always-On Display. It is available in Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold, and Sapphire colors.

When it comes to durability, the Galaxy Watch 5 is more durable than the Google Pixel Watch. The Galaxy Watch 5 has better screen protection as it comes with “Saphire Glass”. Although both smartwatches are waterproof.

Performance

The Google Pixel Watch vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is powered by an Exynos chipset. But the Exynos 9110 used by Google Pixel Watch was what Samsung used as far back as 2018. Although Google did pair it with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. Thus, opening apps and performing a daily task should be snappy.

As for the Galaxy Watch 5, Samsung featured a better chipset “Exynos W920” which is built on a 5nm process. This means the Galaxy Watch 5 is better at battery management than the Google Pixel Watch. The chipset is paired with 1.5GB RAM and 16GB storage.

Health and Fitness Sensors

The Google Pixel Watch vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 has a slew of health and fitness features but let’s start with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 with more sensors.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is multi-functional. It brings Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, and Light Sensor (ECG certified and Blood Pressure monitor).

Google Pixel Watch brings a heart rate sensor on the bottom and an ECG sensor for more detailed heart readings. And by the way, the Pixel Watch comes with 6 free months of Fitbit Premium and 3 months of YouTube Premium. Google teamed with Fitbit to develop more accurate algorithms for overall health tracking.

Battery and Charging Tech

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 has a better battery life than the Google Pixel Watch. The Galaxy Watch 5 is estimated for 50 hours of use (410 mAh), which surpasses that of the Google Pixel Watch rated for 24 hours of usage (294 mAh). Additionally, Google Pixel Watch vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 supports wireless charging tech.

Google Pixel Watch vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: ESim Support

Yes! These two wearables support ESim technology. You can make and receive phone calls, you can check and receive information, and download apps independently, and the new product has been adapted to more applications.

Google Pixel Watch vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: Verdict

Is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 better than the Google Pixel Watch? The answer is Yes! The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is cheaper and has a better battery life than the Google Pixel Watch. Both smartwatches have ECG sensors and heart rate monitors, but overall, let’s wait to see what the second generation of Pixel Watch will bring. For now, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is a leap ahead.

Google Pixel Watch	Price
Buy on Amazon	$349.99
Buy on Amazon (EUR)	€379.00
Buy on Amazon (UK)	£379.00

Galaxy Watch 5	Price
Buy at Amazon	$309.99
Buy at Amazon(UK)	£339.00