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Google Pixel 3 vs Google Pixel 5 41mm

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 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.
KSh 42,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

With the same 1.2-inch OLED screen and IP68 rating, the Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm is the better buy: it lasts longer per charge (30 hours) and has a brighter screen for outdoor use and more RAM (3 GB).

Performance

Google Pixel Watch 3
Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; Cortex-M33 coprocessor processor
Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 coprocessor processor

Memory

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

Storage

Google Pixel Watch 3
32 GB storage in this version
Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
64 GB storage in this version

Software

Google Pixel Watch 3
Runs Wear OS 5
Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Runs Wear OS 7

Connections

Google Pixel Watch 3
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Bluetooth 6.0 connection

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 5 41mm

  • Rated for up to 30 hours per charge (vs 24).
  • Brighter display: up to 3,000 nits (vs 2,000).
  • More memory: 3 GB RAM (vs 2 GB).
  • More storage: 64 GB (vs 32 GB).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).

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PriorityGoogle Pixel Watch 3Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours per chargeUp to 30 hours per charge
Storage32 GB storage64 GB storage
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 processor
Memory2 GB RAM3 GB RAM
SoftwareWear OS 5Wear OS 7
Battery capacity41 mm: 307 mAh41 mm: 332 mAh

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
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 5 41mm
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 5 41mm
BrandGoogleGoogle
ModelGoogle Pixel Watch 3Google Pixel Watch 5 (41 mm and 45 mm configurations)
Announced2024, August 132026, August 12
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; fluoroelastomerSecond-generation Active Band; soft-touch HNBR
Controls / buttonsRotating haptic crown, side button, and touchscreenTouchless one-handed gestures Side button Haptic crown Gen 3 premium haptics

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; Cortex-M33 coprocessorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 coprocessor
RAM2 GB SDRAM3 GB
Storage32 GB eMMC64 GB eMMC
Operating systemWear OS 5Wear OS 7
CPU—Quad-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU—Adreno A702

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth or LTE calling depending on model and carrierYes

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
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 insights—
Training & outdoor featuresCardio load, target load, readiness, running form and GPS route tracking—
Safety & emergency featuresEmergency SOS; fall detection; safety checkEmergency SOS; fall detection; safety check
Diving / depth features—5 ATM

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Battery capacity41 mm: 307 mAh; 45 mm: 420 mAh41 mm: 332 mAh; 45 mm: 465 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 resistanceCustom 3D Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Phone compatibilityAndroid 10 or later; Google accountAndroid 12 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, Fog, Olive, Canyon; 45 mm: Obsidian, Fog, Olive

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
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 2026, August 20
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
Model numbers—G0F3Y, G1XJ6, G25QD, GFW3R

Similarities

  • Both have 60 Hz displays.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 6.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium case.
  • Both take ECG readings.

In summary

The Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm is the better buy for almost everyone, with longer rated battery life and a brighter screen for outdoor use.

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