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Google Pixel Watch 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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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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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm

  • Screen: 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite, 3 nm processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 7; One UI 9 Watch.
KSh 42,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 2 GB of RAM and IP68 rating, the Google Pixel Watch 4 is lighter to wear all day and syncs with apps such as Strava, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm has a larger 1.47-inch, sharper screen.

Performance

Google Pixel Watch 4
Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 coprocessor processor
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite, 3 nm processor

Software

Google Pixel Watch 4
Runs Wear OS 6
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Runs Wear OS 7; One UI 9 Watch

Connections

Google Pixel Watch 4
Bluetooth 6.0 connection
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Portability

Google Pixel Watch 4
31 g
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
34 g

Display

Google Pixel Watch 4
1.2-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 320 ppi
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
1.47-inch OLED display

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel Watch 4

  • Lighter: 31 g (vs 34 g).
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm

  • Larger 1.47-inch screen (vs 1.2-inch).
  • Higher screen resolution: 480 × 480 (vs 408 × 408).
  • Newer Wear OS 7 (vs Wear OS 6).

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PriorityGoogle Pixel Watch 4Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Battery lifeUp to 30 hours per chargeUp to 30 hours per charge
Storage32 GB storage32 GB storage
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 processorQualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite processor
SoftwareWear OS 6Wear OS 7
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 5.3
Display1.2-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 320 ppi1.47-inch OLED display

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 4Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Display41 mm: 1.2-inch; 45 mm: 1.4-inch Actua 360 LTPO AMOLED44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED
Screen resolution41 mm: 408 × 408; 45 mm: 456 × 456 pixels; 320 ppi44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels
Display protection3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5Sapphire crystal
Display featuresAlways-on display; 1–60 Hz; DCI-P3 colour3000 nits (peak)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 4Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Network / cellularLTE and UMTS on cellular editionsGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM / eSIMLTE edition: eSIMeSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 5.3
NFCSupportedSupported
Positioning / GNSSDual-band L1 + L5; GPS; Galileo; GLONASS; BeiDou; QZSSDual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Supported—
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS on LTE edition; regional availability—

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 4Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
BrandGoogleSamsung
ModelGoogle Pixel Watch 4Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 (40 mm and 44 mm configurations)
Announced2025, August 202026, July 22
Dimensions41 mm or 45 mm diameter × 12.3 mm height44 mm: 46.0 × 43.7 × 8.6 mm; 40 mm: 42.7 × 40.4 × 8.6 mm
Weight41 mm: 31 g; 45 mm: 36.7 g, without band44 mm: 34.0 g; 40 mm: 31.5 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 mm—
Strap / bandActive Band; fluoroelastomerLightweight breathable Sport Band with Dynamic Lug System
Controls / buttonsHaptic crown; side button; touchscreen; Gen 3 premium hapticsTouchscreen and two side buttons

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 4Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 coprocessorQualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite, 3 nm
CPUQuad-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)5-core
GPUAdreno A702—
RAM2 GB SDRAM2 GB
Storage32 GB eMMC32 GB
Operating systemWear OS 6Wear OS 7; One UI 9 Watch

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 4Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling; LTE model supports cellular and supported Satellite SOS emergency communicationBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editions

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 4Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
SensorsCompass; 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; magnetometerSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensor
Health & wellness featuresContinuous heart rate; ECG; SpO₂; skin temperature; stress tracking; cEDAHeart rate; SpO₂; ECG; body composition; temperature; stress; Vitals; Heart Health Score
Sleep trackingSleep stages; sleep score; overnight health metricsSleep-stage tracking; sleep-apnea risk detection; sleep Vitals
Sports / workout modesAutomatic activity detection and exercise tracking for running, weightlifting, tennis and other activitiesAutomatic and manual workout tracking across running, walking, cycling, swimming and other activities
Training & outdoor featuresOn-device GPS; custom run workouts; weekly mileage; advanced run metrics and form insights; cardio load, target cardio load, readiness and personalised coachingDaily Cardio Load; Fitness Index; workout and recovery guidance
Safety & emergency featuresEmergency SOS; fall detection; safety checkFall detection and Emergency SOS

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 4Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Battery capacity41 mm: 325 mAh; 45 mm: 455 mAh44 mm: 445 mAh; 40 mm: 390 mAh
Battery life41 mm: 30 hours AOD, 48 hours Battery Saver; 45 mm: 40 hours AOD, 72 hours Battery SaverUp to 30 hours with AOD on
ChargingUSB-C magnetic pin chargingFast wireless charging, WPC-based
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM; IP68
Durability / certificationsIP68 ingress protection; Corning Gorilla Glass 5MIL-STD-810H

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 4Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Phone compatibilityAndroid 11 or later; Google accountAndroid 13.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAM; Google Mobile Services
Companion appGoogle Pixel Watch; FitbitGalaxy Wearable; Samsung Health
Colors41 mm: Obsidian, Porcelain, Lemongrass, Iris; 45 mm: Obsidian, Porcelain, Moonstone44 mm: Graphite, Silver; 40 mm: Graphite, Cream

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 4Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
Case material100% recycled aluminumAluminum
Pixels per inch320 ppi—
Peak brightness3,000 nits peak; 1 nit minimum3,000 nits peak
Charging time41 mm: 15/25/45 minutes to 50/80/100%; 45 mm: 15/30/60 minutes44 mm: 100% in 90 minutes, 45% in 30 minutes; 40 mm: 100% in 80 minutes, 50% in 30 minutes
Packing listWatch; small and large bands; charging dock or cable; quick start guide—
Third-party fitness appsGoogle Play apps; Google Maps; Google Wallet; Google Assistant—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, October 09Available. Released 2026, August 07
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 / 2100
4G bandsLTE1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
Model numbers—SM-L340, SM-L350, SM-L345F, SM-L355F, SM-L345U, SM-L355U
SAR (US)—1.06 W/kg (body)
SAR (EU)—0.70 W/kg (body)
Additional durability features—Armor Aluminum 2

Similarities

  • Both are rated for up to 30 hours per charge.
  • Both have 2 GB RAM.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium case.
  • Both take ECG readings.

In summary

Get the Google Pixel Watch 4 if you want a lighter watch for all-day wear and syncing with apps such as Strava, or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm if you would rather have a larger 1.47-inch, sharper screen.

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In-stock alternatives

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