Pixel Watch 5 vs. Galaxy Watch 9: Comparing Google and Samsung’s New Watches
Both new watches from Google and Samsung can work with any Android phone, but they have different features and perks.
Google recently introduced the Pixel Watch 5, its latest smartwatch, during the Made by Google event. The watch, similar to its predecessor, boasts new health and fitness features such as custom strength workouts and tracking of blood pressure and insulin resistance. Samsung has also unveiled its newest Galaxy Watch 9, prompting comparisons between the two major Android smartwatches.
The Galaxy Watch 9 begins at $380 for the 40mm size and $410 for the slightly larger 44mm model. The Pixel Watch 5, priced slightly higher at $400 for the 41mm and $430 for the 45mm models, offers cellular connectivity at an additional cost. While the 40mm Watch 9 ships in cream and graphite, and the 44mm in silver and graphite, the Pixel Watch 5 is available in matte black, polished silver, and a satin pyrite gold-and-silver blend.
A Stephen Curry edition of the Pixel Watch 5, featuring a satin pyrite finish and a unique loop, is available for $580 in the US market.
Both watches have a round design with a seamless curved display and are IP68-rated for dust and water resistance. They feature a Super AMOLED display with 3,000 nits of peak brightness and include a variety of sensors such as an electrical heart sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, and infrared temperature sensor. However, the Pixel Watch 5 does not have the bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor for tracking body composition, unlike the Galaxy Watch 9, which includes a skin analyzer to monitor carotenoids via color LEDs.
The Pixel Watch 5 can track blood pressure and insulin resistance trends, though these features are not yet FDA cleared and are not available at launch.
Cellular connectivity adds an extra cost to the Galaxy Watch 9, with LTE versions priced $50 higher each, while the Pixel Watch 5 costs around $100 more for the LTE models. The 40mm Watch 9 and the 41mm Pixel Watch 5 feature 332-mAh and 400-mAh batteries, respectively, providing up to 30 hours of battery life with an always-on display.
The Galaxy Watch 9's 40mm and 44mm variants come equipped with 390-mAh and 445-mAh batteries, respectively, also supporting up to 30 hours of battery life with the always-on display. Both watches run on Qualcomm chipsets: Google's Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 processor in the Pixel Watch 5, and Samsung's updated Snapdragon Wear Elite processor in the Galaxy Watch 9.
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