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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm vs Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm

  • 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 39,500In 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.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mmKSh 42,000
OnePlus Watch 4KSh 38,500
Samsung Galaxy Watch UltraKSh 45,000
Google Pixel Watch 3KSh 37,500
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicKSh 38,500
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025KSh 44,000
Amazfit Balance 2KSh 39,000
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Our quick verdict

The Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm has more RAM (3 GB) and more storage (64 GB) and syncs with apps such as Strava, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm has a larger 1.47-inch, sharper screen.

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite, 3 nm processor
Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 coprocessor processor

Memory

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
2 GB RAM in this version
Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
3 GB RAM in this version

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
32 GB storage in this version
Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
64 GB storage in this version

Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
Runs Wear OS 7; One UI 9 Watch
Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Runs Wear OS 7

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
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 9 40mm

  • Larger 1.47-inch screen (vs 1.2-inch).
  • Higher screen resolution: 480 × 480 (vs 408 × 408).

Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm

  • 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).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mmGoogle Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Battery lifeUp to 30 hours per chargeUp to 30 hours per charge
Storage32 GB storage64 GB storage
Display1.47-inch OLED display1.2-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 320 ppi
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite processorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 processor
Memory2 GB RAM3 GB RAM
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6.0

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mmGoogle Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Display44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED41 mm: 1.2-inch; 45 mm: 1.4-inch Actua 360 LTPO AMOLED
Screen resolution44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels41 mm: 408 × 408; 45 mm: 456 × 456 pixels; 320 ppi
Display protectionSapphire crystal3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display features3000 nits (peak)Always-on display; 1–60 Hz; DCI-P3 colour

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mmGoogle 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 + L5Dual-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 9 40mmGoogle Pixel Watch 5 41mm
BrandSamsungGoogle
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 (40 mm and 44 mm configurations)Google Pixel Watch 5 (41 mm and 45 mm configurations)
Announced2026, July 222026, August 12
Dimensions44 mm: 46.0 × 43.7 × 8.6 mm; 40 mm: 42.7 × 40.4 × 8.6 mm41 mm or 45 mm diameter × 12.3 mm height
Weight44 mm: 34.0 g; 40 mm: 31.5 g, without band41 mm: 31 g; 45 mm: 36.7 g, without band
Build materialsAluminum caseAluminum case
Strap / bandLightweight breathable Sport Band with Dynamic Lug SystemSecond-generation Active Band; soft-touch HNBR
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen and two side 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

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mmGoogle Pixel Watch 5 41mm
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite, 3 nmQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 coprocessor
CPU5-coreQuad-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
RAM2 GB3 GB
Storage32 GB64 GB eMMC
Operating systemWear OS 7; One UI 9 WatchWear OS 7
GPU—Adreno A702

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mmGoogle 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 9 40mmGoogle 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; SpO₂; ECG; body composition; temperature; stress; Vitals; Heart Health ScoreContinuous heart rate; ECG; SpO₂; skin temperature; stress tracking; cEDA
Sleep trackingSleep-stage tracking; sleep-apnea risk detection; sleep VitalsSleep stages; sleep score; overnight health metrics
Sports / workout modesAutomatic and manual workout tracking across running, walking, cycling, swimming and other activities—
Training & outdoor featuresDaily Cardio Load; Fitness Index; workout and recovery guidance—
Safety & emergency featuresFall detection and Emergency SOSEmergency SOS; fall detection; safety check
Diving / depth features—5 ATM

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mmGoogle Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Battery capacity44 mm: 445 mAh; 40 mm: 390 mAh41 mm: 332 mAh; 45 mm: 465 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 30 hours with AOD on41 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 resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM; IP68
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810HCustom 3D Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mmGoogle Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Phone compatibilityAndroid 13.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAM; Google Mobile ServicesAndroid 12 or later; Google account
Companion appGalaxy Wearable; Samsung HealthGoogle Pixel Watch; Fitbit
Colors44 mm: Graphite, Silver; 40 mm: Graphite, Cream41 mm: Obsidian, Fog, Olive, Canyon; 45 mm: Obsidian, Fog, Olive

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mmGoogle Pixel Watch 5 41mm
Case materialAluminum100% recycled aluminum
Peak brightness3,000 nits peak3,000 nits peak; 1 nit minimum
Charging time44 mm: 100% in 90 minutes, 45% in 30 minutes; 40 mm: 100% in 80 minutes, 50% in 30 minutes41 mm: 15/25/45 minutes to 50/80/100%; 45 mm: 15/30/60 minutes
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, August 07Available. Released 2026, August 20
Model numbersSM-L340, SM-L350, SM-L345F, SM-L355F, SM-L345U, SM-L355UG0F3Y, 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 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71LTE
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
SAR (US)1.06 W/kg (body)—
SAR (EU)0.70 W/kg (body)—
Additional durability featuresArmor Aluminum 2—
Pixels per inch—320 ppi
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 for up to 30 hours per charge.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium case.
  • Both take ECG readings.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.

In summary

For most buyers the Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm makes sense if you want a larger 1.47-inch, sharper screen.

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In-stock alternatives

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