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Google Pixel 3 vs Google Pixel 4

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Google Pixel Watch 3

Google Pixel Watch 3

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; Cortex-M33 coprocessor processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 5.
  • Wi-Fi 6 support.
KSh 37,500In Stock
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Google Pixel Watch 4

Google Pixel Watch 4

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 coprocessor processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 6.
  • Wi-Fi 6 support.
KSh 44,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 1.2-inch OLED screen, 2 GB of RAM and IP68 rating, the Google Pixel Watch 4 is the better buy: it lasts longer per charge (30 hours) and has a brighter screen for outdoor use.

Performance

Google Pixel Watch 3
Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; Cortex-M33 coprocessor processor
Google Pixel Watch 4
Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 coprocessor processor

Software

Google Pixel Watch 3
Runs Wear OS 5
Google Pixel Watch 4
Runs Wear OS 6

Connections

Google Pixel Watch 3
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Google Pixel Watch 4
Bluetooth 6.0 connection

Battery life

Google Pixel Watch 3
Up to 24 hours per charge
Google Pixel Watch 4
Up to 30 hours per charge

Charging time

Google Pixel Watch 3
41 mm: 24/35/60 minutes to 50/80/100%
Google Pixel Watch 4
41 mm: 15/25/45 minutes to 50/80/100%

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel Watch 3

  • 1.2-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 320 ppi.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor.
  • 2 GB RAM.
  • 32 GB storage.

Google Pixel Watch 4

  • Rated for up to 30 hours per charge (vs 24).
  • Brighter display: up to 3,000 nits (vs 2,000).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
  • Newer Wear OS 6 (vs Wear OS 5).

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PriorityGoogle Pixel Watch 3Google Pixel Watch 4
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours per chargeUp to 30 hours per charge
Storage32 GB storage32 GB storage
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 processor
SoftwareWear OS 5Wear OS 6
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6.0
Battery capacity41 mm: 307 mAh41 mm: 325 mAh

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Google Pixel Watch 4
Display41 mm: 1.2-inch; 45 mm: 1.4-inch Actua LTPO AMOLED41 mm: 1.2-inch; 45 mm: 1.4-inch Actua 360 LTPO AMOLED
Screen resolution41 mm: 408 × 408; 45 mm: 456 × 456 pixels; 320 ppi41 mm: 408 × 408; 45 mm: 456 × 456 pixels; 320 ppi
Display protection3D Corning Gorilla Glass 53D Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresAlways-on display; 1–60 Hz; DCI-P3 colourAlways-on display; 1–60 Hz; DCI-P3 colour

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Google Pixel Watch 4
Network / cellularLTE and UMTS on cellular editionsLTE and UMTS on cellular editions
SIM / eSIMLTE edition: eSIMLTE edition: eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 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 / GNSSGPS; Galileo; GLONASS; BeiDou; QZSSDual-band L1 + L5; GPS; Galileo; GLONASS; BeiDou; QZSS
Ultra Wideband (UWB)SupportedSupported
Satellite features—Satellite SOS on LTE edition; regional availability

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Google Pixel Watch 4
BrandGoogleGoogle
ModelGoogle Pixel Watch 3Google Pixel Watch 4
Announced2024, August 132025, August 20
Dimensions41 mm or 45 mm diameter × 12.3 mm height41 mm or 45 mm diameter × 12.3 mm height
Weight41 mm: 31 g; 45 mm: 37 g, without band41 mm: 31 g; 45 mm: 36.7 g, without band
Build materialsAluminum caseAluminum case
Wrist size41 mm: small 130–175 mm, large 165–210 mm; 45 mm: small 150–185 mm, large 165–215 mm41 mm: small 130–175 mm, large 165–210 mm; 45 mm: small 150–185 mm, large 165–215 mm
Strap / bandActive Band; fluoroelastomerActive Band; fluoroelastomer
Controls / buttonsRotating haptic crown, side button, and touchscreenHaptic crown; side button; touchscreen; Gen 3 premium haptics

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Google Pixel Watch 4
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; Cortex-M33 coprocessorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 coprocessor
RAM2 GB SDRAM2 GB SDRAM
Storage32 GB eMMC32 GB eMMC
Operating systemWear OS 5Wear OS 6
CPU—Quad-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU—Adreno A702

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Google Pixel Watch 4
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth or LTE calling depending on model and carrierBluetooth calling; LTE model supports cellular and supported Satellite SOS emergency communication

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Google Pixel Watch 4
SensorsCompass; altimeter; red and infrared SpO₂ sensors; electrical ECG sensors; multipath optical heart-rate sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light sensor; cEDA skin-conductance sensor; skin-temperature sensor; barometer; magnetometerCompass; 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 featuresContinuous heart rate; ECG; SpO₂; skin temperature; stress tracking; cEDAContinuous heart rate; ECG; SpO₂; skin temperature; stress tracking; cEDA
Sleep trackingSleep stages; sleep score; overnight health metricsSleep stages; sleep score; overnight health metrics
Sports / workout modesMore than 40 exercise modes with running insightsAutomatic activity detection and exercise tracking for running, weightlifting, tennis and other activities
Training & outdoor featuresCardio load, target load, readiness, running form and GPS route trackingOn-device GPS; custom run workouts; weekly mileage; advanced run metrics and form insights; cardio load, target cardio load, readiness and personalised coaching
Safety & emergency featuresEmergency SOS; fall detection; safety checkEmergency SOS; fall detection; safety check

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Google Pixel Watch 4
Battery capacity41 mm: 307 mAh; 45 mm: 420 mAh41 mm: 325 mAh; 45 mm: 455 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours with always-on display; 36 hours Battery Saver41 mm: 30 hours AOD, 48 hours Battery Saver; 45 mm: 40 hours AOD, 72 hours Battery Saver
ChargingUSB-C magnetic pin chargingUSB-C magnetic pin charging
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM; IP68
Durability / certificationsIP68-rated dust and water resistanceIP68 ingress protection; Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Google Pixel Watch 4
Phone compatibilityAndroid 10 or later; Google accountAndroid 11 or later; Google account
Companion appGoogle Pixel Watch; FitbitGoogle Pixel Watch; Fitbit
Colors41 mm: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz; 45 mm: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel41 mm: Obsidian, Porcelain, Lemongrass, Iris; 45 mm: Obsidian, Porcelain, Moonstone

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Google Pixel Watch 4
Case material100% recycled aluminum100% recycled aluminum
Pixels per inch320 ppi320 ppi
Peak brightness2,000 nits peak; 1 nit minimum3,000 nits peak; 1 nit minimum
Charging time41 mm: 24/35/60 minutes to 50/80/100%; 45 mm: 28/50/80 minutes41 mm: 15/25/45 minutes to 50/80/100%; 45 mm: 15/30/60 minutes
Packing listWatch; small and large bands; charging dock or cable; quick start guideWatch; small and large bands; charging dock or cable; quick start guide
Third-party fitness appsGoogle Play apps; Google Maps; Google Wallet; Google AssistantGoogle Play apps; Google Maps; Google Wallet; Google Assistant
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, September 10Available. Released 2025, October 09
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 bandsLTELTE
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE

Similarities

  • Both have 2 GB RAM.
  • Both have 60 Hz displays.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 6.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium case.

In summary

The Google Pixel Watch 4 is the better buy for almost everyone, with longer rated battery life and a brighter screen for outdoor use.

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In-stock alternatives

WHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorFor Google Pixel Watch 3WHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorView product ↗Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicFor Google Pixel Watch 3Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicView product ↗Samsung Galaxy Watch UltraFor Google Pixel Watch 4Samsung Galaxy Watch UltraView product ↗

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