Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm |  Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 52,000.00 | KSh 42,000.00 |
| Display | 1.4 inches | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED Always On Display |
| Battery capacity | 465 mAh (typical) Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery | 390 mAh lithium-ion |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM IP68 | 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 2 Accelerated Cortex-M55 co-processo | Snapdragon SW6100 Wear Elite (3 nm) |
| RAM | 3GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 32 GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS 7.0 | Wear OS 7 with One UI Watch 9 |
| Network / cellular | Bluetooth/Wi-Fi; LTE + Bluetooth/Wi-Fi | GSM, HSPA and LTE on LTE models |
| Positioning / GNSS | Dual Frequency GPS: GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS | Dual-band GPS (L1+L5); GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSS |
| Health & wellness features | — | Heart rate; ECG; blood pressure; blood oxygen; body composition; skin temperature; antioxidant index; Energy Score |
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| Specification | Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm | Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Model | Pixel Watch 5 41mm | Samsung Galaxy Watch9 40mm |
| Announced | 2026, August 12 | 22 July 2026 |
| Dimensions | 45 x 45 x 12.3 mm (1.77 x 1.77 x 0.48 in) | 42.7 × 40.4 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 31.0 g (without band) | 31.5 g |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Sapphire crystal front; Armor Aluminum 2 frame |
| Wrist size | Active Band: Small and large band sizes included Small fits wrists 150-185 mm around Large fits wrists 165-215 mm around Stephen Curry Special Edition Band: One size band Fits wrists 140–215 mm around | — |
| Strap / band | — | Lightweight breathable Sport Band with Dynamic Lug System |
| Controls / buttons | Touchless one-handed gestures Side button Haptic crown Gen 3 premium haptics | Touchscreen and two side buttons |
| Display | ||
| Display | 1.4 inches | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED Always On Display |
| Screen resolution | 456 x 456 pixels (~320 ppi density) | 438 × 438 pixels |
| Display protection | Custom 3D Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 | Sapphire crystal |
| Display features | Actua 360 display 320 ppi AMOLED LTPO display with DCI-P3 color Up to 3000 nits (peak brightness) 1 nit minimum brightness (AOD) Responsive display (1–60 Hz)7 Always-on display | Full-color Always On Display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness |
| Performance & software | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon® W5 Gen 2 Accelerated Cortex-M55 co-processo | Snapdragon SW6100 Wear Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | Penta-core, 1 × 2.1 GHz + 4 × 1.95 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno A702 | — |
| RAM | 3GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 32 GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS 7.0 | Wear OS 7 with One UI Watch 9 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network / cellular | Bluetooth/Wi-Fi; LTE + Bluetooth/Wi-Fi | GSM, HSPA and LTE on LTE models |
| SIM / eSIM | eSIM | eSIM on LTE models |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band | Wi‑Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Supported |
| Positioning / GNSS | Dual Frequency GPS: GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS | Dual-band GPS (L1+L5); GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSS |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Yes | — |
| Satellite features | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a) | — |
| Audio & communication | ||
| Speaker | Built-in speaker | Supported |
| Microphone | Built-in microphone | Supported |
| Calling | Yes | Bluetooth calling; standalone cellular calling on LTE models |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | Compass Altimeter Red and infrared sensors for oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring Multipurpose electrical sensors compatible with ECG app Multi-path optical heart rate sensor 3-axis accelerometer Gyroscope Ambient light sensor Electrical sensor to measure skin conductance (cEDA) for body response tracking Far field skin temperature sensor Barometer Magnetometer | 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 | — | Heart rate; ECG; blood pressure; blood oxygen; body composition; skin temperature; antioxidant index; Energy Score |
| Sleep tracking | — | Sleep duration, patterns and quality; sleep coaching; sleep-apnea risk detection |
| Sports / workout modes | — | Automatic and manual workout tracking across running, walking, cycling, swimming and other activities |
| Training & outdoor features | — | Personalized exercise guidance; running coaching; dual-band GNSS route tracking |
| Safety & emergency features | — | Fall detection and Emergency SOS |
| Diving / depth features | 5 ATM | — |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 465 mAh (typical) Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery | 390 mAh lithium-ion |
| Battery life | Up to 40 hours with always-on display8 Up to 72 hours with Battery Saver mode | Up to 40 hours with Always On Display off; up to 30 hours with Always On Display on |
| Charging | Quick Charge Dock Charging speed: About 15 minutes to 50% About 30 minutes to 80% About 60 minutes to 100% | Fast WPC-based wireless charging, 10 W |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM IP68 | 5 ATM / 50 m under ISO 22810; IPX8 tested to 1.5 m fresh water for up to 30 minutes |
| Durability / certifications | Custom 3D Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 | IP6X dust resistance; MIL‑STD‑810H certified; ECG certified |
| Compatibility | ||
| Phone compatibility | Works with most phones running Android 12.0 or newer | — |
| Companion app | Requires Google Account and Google Pixel Watch app. | Samsung Health |
| Colors | Matte Black, Polished Silver, Champagne Gold, Satin Pyrite | Cream; Graphite |
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