Google Pixel Watch 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Google Pixel Watch 3 |  Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price range: KSh 37,500.00 through KSh 47,500.00 | KSh 39,500.00 |
| Display | Custom AMOLED LTPO Actua display with DCI-P3 color | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED Always On Display |
| Battery capacity | 41 mm: 307 mAh typical; 45 mm: 420 mAh typical | 390 mAh lithium-ion |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM rated | 5 ATM / 50 m under ISO 22810; IPX8 tested to 1.5 m fresh water for up to 30 minutes |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with Cortex M33 co-processor | Snapdragon SW6100 Wear Elite (3 nm) |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS 5.0 at launch | Wear OS 7 with One UI Watch 9 |
| Network / cellular | 4G LTE and UMTS on cellular models; carrier support required | GSM, HSPA and LTE on LTE models |
| Positioning / GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS | Dual-band GPS (L1+L5); GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSS |
| Health & wellness features | Fitbit heart rate, blood oxygen, ECG-compatible, stress, readiness and wellness features; availability varies and not intended for diagnosis | Heart rate; ECG; blood pressure; blood oxygen; body composition; skin temperature; antioxidant index; Energy Score |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Google Pixel Watch 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Model | Google Pixel Watch 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch9 40mm |
| Announced | August 2024 | 22 July 2026 |
| Dimensions | 41 mm or 45 mm round case; approximately 12.3 mm high | 42.7 × 40.4 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 31 g (41 mm) or 37 g (45 mm), band excluded | 31.5 g |
| Build materials | Recycled aluminum case and custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Sapphire crystal front; Armor Aluminum 2 frame |
| Wrist size | Band fit varies by included small/large configuration | — |
| Strap / band | Fluoroelastomer Active Band with soft-touch coating; colors vary by configuration | Lightweight breathable Sport Band with Dynamic Lug System |
| Controls / buttons | Rotating haptic crown, side button, and touchscreen | Touchscreen and two side buttons |
| Display | ||
| Display | Custom AMOLED LTPO Actua display with DCI-P3 color | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED Always On Display |
| Screen resolution | Approximately 320 ppi | 438 × 438 pixels |
| Display protection | Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Sapphire crystal |
| Display features | Always-on display; up to 2,000 nits peak brightness; adaptive 1–60 Hz refresh rate | Full-color Always On Display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness |
| Performance & software | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with Cortex M33 co-processor | Snapdragon SW6100 Wear Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | — | Penta-core, 1 × 2.1 GHz + 4 × 1.95 GHz |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS 5.0 at launch | Wear OS 7 with One UI Watch 9 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network / cellular | 4G LTE and UMTS on cellular models; carrier support required | GSM, HSPA and LTE on LTE models |
| SIM / eSIM | eSIM on cellular models; carrier compatibility required | eSIM on LTE models |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | Wi‑Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| NFC | Built-in NFC; Google Wallet availability varies by country and bank | Supported |
| Positioning / GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS | Dual-band GPS (L1+L5); GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSS |
| Audio & communication | ||
| Speaker | Built-in speaker | Supported |
| Microphone | Built-in microphone | Supported |
| Calling | Bluetooth or LTE calling depending on model and carrier | Bluetooth calling; standalone cellular calling on LTE models |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | Compass, altimeter, red/infrared SpO2 sensors, ECG-compatible electrical sensor, multipath optical heart-rate sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient-light sensor, cEDA sensor, skin-temperature sensor, barometer, magnetometer and ultra-wideband sensor | Accelerometer; barometer; bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor; electrical heart sensor; gyroscope; geomagnetic sensor; ambient-light sensor; optical heart-rate sensor; skin-temperature sensor |
| Health & wellness features | Fitbit heart rate, blood oxygen, ECG-compatible, stress, readiness and wellness features; availability varies and not intended for diagnosis | Heart rate; ECG; blood pressure; blood oxygen; body composition; skin temperature; antioxidant index; Energy Score |
| Sleep tracking | Fitbit sleep stages, sleep score and overnight wellness tracking | Sleep duration, patterns and quality; sleep coaching; sleep-apnea risk detection |
| Sports / workout modes | More than 40 exercise modes with running insights | Automatic and manual workout tracking across running, walking, cycling, swimming and other activities |
| Training & outdoor features | Cardio load, target load, readiness, running form and GPS route tracking | Personalized exercise guidance; running coaching; dual-band GNSS route tracking |
| Safety & emergency features | Emergency SOS, fall detection, Safety Check and loss-of-pulse detection where available; phone, carrier and regional requirements apply | Fall detection and Emergency SOS |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 41 mm: 307 mAh typical; 45 mm: 420 mAh typical | 390 mAh lithium-ion |
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours with always-on display; up to 36 hours with Battery Saver | Up to 40 hours with Always On Display off; up to 30 hours with Always On Display on |
| Charging | USB-C fast-charging cable with magnetic pins | Fast WPC-based wireless charging, 10 W |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM rated | 5 ATM / 50 m under ISO 22810; IPX8 tested to 1.5 m fresh water for up to 30 minutes |
| Durability / certifications | IP68-rated dust and water resistance | IP6X dust resistance; MIL‑STD‑810H certified; ECG certified |
| Compatibility | ||
| Phone compatibility | Most Android 10.0 or later phones; Android Go not supported; Google Account, Pixel Watch app and internet required | — |
| Companion app | Google Pixel Watch app and Fitbit services | Samsung Health |
| Colors | Case and Active Band colors vary by size and market | Cream; Graphite |
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