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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra vs Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

  • Screen: 480 × 480 pixels.
  • Exynos W1000, 3 nm processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 5; One UI 6 Watch.
KSh 45,000In Stock
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Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm

Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 coprocessor processor.
  • 3 GB RAM in this version.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 7.
  • Wi-Fi 6 support.
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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra lasts longer per charge (80 hours) and has a larger 1.5-inch, sharper screen and a premium titanium build, while the Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm is lighter to wear all day and has more RAM (3 GB) and more storage (64 GB).

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Exynos W1000, 3 nm processor
Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 coprocessor processor

Memory

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
2 GB RAM in this version
Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
3 GB RAM in this version

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
32 GB storage in this version
Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
64 GB storage in this version

Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Runs Wear OS 5; One UI 6 Watch
Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Runs Wear OS 7

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Bluetooth 6.0 connection

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

  • Rated for up to 80 hours per charge (vs 30).
  • Larger 1.5-inch screen (vs 1.2-inch).
  • Titanium case (vs aluminium case).
  • Swimproof: water resistant to 100 m (vs 50 m).
  • Higher screen resolution: 480 × 480 (vs 408 × 408).
  • Blood-pressure (hypertension) notifications.

Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm

  • Lighter: 31 g (vs 60.5 g).
  • More memory: 3 GB RAM (vs 2 GB).
  • More storage: 64 GB (vs 32 GB).
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch UltraGoogle Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Battery lifeUp to 80 hours per chargeUp to 30 hours per charge
Storage32 GB storage64 GB storage
Display1.5-inch OLED display1.2-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 320 ppi
PerformanceExynos W1000 processorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 processor
Memory2 GB RAM3 GB RAM
Battery capacity590 mAh battery41 mm: 332 mAh

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraGoogle Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Display1.5-inch Super AMOLED41 mm: 1.2-inch; 45 mm: 1.4-inch Actua 360 LTPO AMOLED
Screen resolution480 × 480 pixels41 mm: 408 × 408; 45 mm: 456 × 456 pixels; 320 ppi
Display protectionSapphire crystal3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresFull-colour always-on displayAlways-on display; 1–60 Hz; DCI-P3 colour

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraGoogle Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTELTE and UMTS on cellular editions
SIM / eSIMeSIMLTE edition: eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 6.0
NFCSupportedSupported
Positioning / GNSSDual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5; GLONASS; BeiDou; GalileoDual-band L1 + L5; GPS; Galileo; GLONASS; BeiDou; QZSS
Ultra Wideband (UWB)—Supported
Satellite features—Satellite SOS on LTE edition; regional availability

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraGoogle Pixel Watch 5 41mm
BrandSamsungGoogle
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (41 mm and 45 mm configurations)
Announced2024, July 102026, August 12
Dimensions47.1 × 47.4 × 12.1 mm41 mm or 45 mm diameter × 12.3 mm height
Weight60.5 g without band41 mm: 31 g; 45 mm: 36.7 g, without band
Build materialsTitanium caseAluminum case
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen; Quick button; Home and Back buttonsTouchless one-handed gestures Side button Haptic crown Gen 3 premium haptics
Wrist size—41 mm: small 130–175 mm, large 165–210 mm; 45 mm: small 150–185 mm, large 165–215 mm
Strap / band—Second-generation Active Band; soft-touch HNBR

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraGoogle Pixel Watch 5 41mm
ProcessorExynos W1000, 3 nmQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 coprocessor
CPU5-coreQuad-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G68Adreno A702
RAM2 GB3 GB
Storage32 GB64 GB eMMC
Operating systemWear OS 5; One UI 6 WatchWear OS 7

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraGoogle Pixel Watch 5 41mm
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editionsYes

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraGoogle Pixel Watch 5 41mm
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensorCompass; altimeter; red and infrared SpO₂ sensors; electrical ECG sensors; multipath optical heart-rate sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light sensor; cEDA skin-conductance sensor; far-field skin-temperature sensor; barometer; magnetometer
Health & wellness featuresHeart-rate monitoring, ECG, blood pressure, body composition, blood oxygen, skin temperature and Energy Score; availability varies by market and paired phoneContinuous heart rate; ECG; SpO₂; skin temperature; stress tracking; cEDA
Sleep trackingSleep tracking, sleep coaching and sleep-apnoea features where availableSleep stages; sleep score; overnight health metrics
Sports / workout modesMultiple workout modes including multisport and automatic workout detection—
Training & outdoor featuresDual-frequency GPS; GPX routes; Track Back; personalised heart-rate zones; Functional Threshold Power—
Safety & emergency featuresFall detection, SOS and siren features when configuredEmergency SOS; fall detection; safety check
Diving / depth features—5 ATM

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraGoogle Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Battery capacity590 mAh41 mm: 332 mAh; 45 mm: 465 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 80 hours with Always-On Display off; up to 60 hours with Always-On Display on; up to 100 hours in Power Saving Mode41 mm: 30 hours AOD, 48 hours Battery Saver; 45 mm: 40 hours AOD, 72 hours Battery Saver
ChargingFast wireless charging, WPC-basedUSB-C magnetic pin charging
Water resistance10 ATM; IP685 ATM; IP68
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810HCustom 3D Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraGoogle Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Phone compatibilityAndroid 11.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAMAndroid 12 or later; Google account
Companion appGalaxy Wearable; Samsung HealthGoogle Pixel Watch; Fitbit
ColorsTitanium Silver; Titanium Gray; Titanium White41 mm: Obsidian, Fog, Olive, Canyon; 45 mm: Obsidian, Fog, Olive

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch UltraGoogle Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Case materialTitanium100% recycled aluminum
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, July 24Available. Released 2026, August 20
Model numbersSM-L705F, SM-L705N, SM-L705UG0F3Y, G1XJ6, G25QD, GFW3R
Card slotNoNo
CameraNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
USBNoNo
RadioNoNo
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 66, 71LTE
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
SAR (EU)0.11 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (body)—
Pixels per inch—320 ppi
Peak brightness—3,000 nits peak; 1 nit minimum
Charging time—41 mm: 15/25/45 minutes to 50/80/100%; 45 mm: 15/30/60 minutes
Packing list—Watch; small and large bands; charging dock or cable; quick start guide
Third-party fitness apps—Google Play apps; Google Maps; Google Wallet; Google Assistant

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both take ECG readings.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both support eSIM.

In summary

Get the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra if you want longer rated battery life and a larger 1.5-inch, sharper screen, or the Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm if you would rather have a lighter watch for all-day wear and more RAM.

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In-stock alternatives

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