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Wearable comparison

Apple Watch Series 10 vs Google Pixel Watch 4

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Apple Watch Series 10

Apple Watch Series 10

  • Screen: 42mm: 374 × 446 pixels; 46mm: 416 × 496 pixels; 326 ppi.
  • Apple S10; 4-core Neural Engine processor.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs watchOS 11, upgradable to watchOS 27.
  • Wi-Fi 4 support.
KSh 47,000In Stock
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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.
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Our quick verdict

The Apple Watch Series 10 runs watchOS built around the iPhone and has more storage (64 GB) and a depth gauge for snorkelling, though it works only with an iPhone, while the Google Pixel Watch 4 lasts longer per charge (30 hours), has a brighter screen for outdoor use and syncs with apps such as Strava.

Performance

Apple Watch Series 10
Apple S10; 4-core Neural Engine processor
Google Pixel Watch 4
Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 coprocessor processor

Storage

Apple Watch Series 10
64 GB storage in this version
Google Pixel Watch 4
32 GB storage in this version

Software

Apple Watch Series 10
Runs watchOS 11, upgradable to watchOS 27
Google Pixel Watch 4
Runs Wear OS 6

Connections

Apple Watch Series 10
Wi-Fi 4 support
Google Pixel Watch 4
Wi-Fi 6 support

Battery life

Apple Watch Series 10
Up to 18 hours per charge
Google Pixel Watch 4
Up to 30 hours per charge

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple Watch Series 10

  • More storage: 64 GB (vs 32 GB).
  • Depth gauge for snorkelling (to 6 m).

Google Pixel Watch 4

  • Rated for up to 30 hours per charge (vs 18).
  • Brighter display: up to 3,000 nits (vs 2,000).
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6 (vs Wi-Fi 4).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).

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PriorityApple Watch Series 10Google Pixel Watch 4
Battery lifeUp to 18 hours per chargeUp to 30 hours per charge
Storage64 GB storage32 GB storage
DisplayOLED display, 326 ppi1.2-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 320 ppi
PerformanceApple S10 processorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 processor
SoftwarewatchOS 11Wear OS 6
Water resistance50 mIP68 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 10Google Pixel Watch 4
DisplayAlways-On Retina LTPO3 wide-angle OLED41 mm: 1.2-inch; 45 mm: 1.4-inch Actua 360 LTPO AMOLED
Screen resolution42mm: 374 × 446 pixels; 46mm: 416 × 496 pixels; 326 ppi41 mm: 408 × 408; 45 mm: 456 × 456 pixels; 320 ppi
Display protectionIon-X glass (aluminum); sapphire crystal (titanium)3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display features2000 nits (peak); Wide-angle OLEDAlways-on display; 1–60 Hz; DCI-P3 colour

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 10Google Pixel Watch 4
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTELTE and UMTS on cellular editions
SIM / eSIMeSIMLTE edition: eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LEBluetooth 6.0
NFCSupported; Apple PaySupported
Positioning / GNSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDSDual-band L1 + L5; GPS; Galileo; GLONASS; BeiDou; QZSS
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)Supported
Satellite features—Satellite SOS on LTE edition; regional availability

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 10Google Pixel Watch 4
BrandAppleGoogle
ModelApple Watch Series 10Google Pixel Watch 4
Announced2024, September 092025, August 20
Dimensions42mm: 42 × 36 × 9.7 mm; 46mm: 46 × 39 × 9.7 mm41 mm or 45 mm diameter × 12.3 mm height
Weight42mm: aluminum GPS 30.0 g, GPS + Cellular 29.3 g, titanium 34.4 g; 46mm: aluminum GPS 36.4 g, GPS + Cellular 35.3 g, titanium 41.7 g41 mm: 31 g; 45 mm: 36.7 g, without band
Build materialsAluminum or titanium caseAluminum case
Wrist size42mm: 130–200 mm; 46mm: 140–245 mm41 mm: small 130–175 mm, large 165–210 mm; 45 mm: small 150–185 mm, large 165–215 mm
Controls / buttonsDigital Crown with haptic feedback; side buttonHaptic crown; side button; touchscreen; Gen 3 premium haptics
Strap / band—Active Band; fluoroelastomer

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 10Google Pixel Watch 4
ProcessorApple S10; 4-core Neural EngineQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 coprocessor
CPU64-bit dual-coreQuad-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVRAdreno A702
Storage64 GB32 GB eMMC
Operating systemwatchOS 11, upgradable to watchOS 27Wear OS 6
RAM—2 GB SDRAM

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 10Google Pixel Watch 4
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling; cellular calling on GPS + Cellular modelsBluetooth calling; LTE model supports cellular and supported Satellite SOS emergency communication

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 10Google Pixel Watch 4
SensorsElectrical heart sensor; third-generation optical heart sensor; temperature sensor; compass; always-on altimeter; high-g accelerometer; high-dynamic-range gyroscope; ambient light sensor; depth gauge; water temperature 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 featuresECG app; blood oxygen feature where available; high and low heart-rate notifications; irregular rhythm notifications; temperature sensing; cycle trackingContinuous heart rate; ECG; SpO₂; skin temperature; stress tracking; cEDA
Sleep trackingSleep duration and sleep stagesSleep stages; sleep score; overnight health metrics
Sports / workout modesWorkout app with multiple workout types and automatic workout detectionAutomatic activity detection and exercise tracking for running, weightlifting, tennis and other activities
Training & outdoor featuresTraining load; pace and heart-rate zones; compass waypoints and backtrackOn-device GPS; custom run workouts; weekly mileage; advanced run metrics and form insights; cardio load, target cardio load, readiness and personalised coaching
Safety & emergency featuresEmergency SOS; international emergency calling; Fall Detection; Crash DetectionEmergency SOS; fall detection; safety check
Diving / depth featuresDepth gauge to 6 m; water-temperature sensor—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 10Google Pixel Watch 4
Battery lifeUp to 18 hours normal use; 36 hours Low Power Mode41 mm: 30 hours AOD, 48 hours Battery Saver; 45 mm: 40 hours AOD, 72 hours Battery Saver
ChargingMagnetic fast chargingUSB-C magnetic pin charging
Water resistance50 m; swimproof5 ATM; IP68
Durability / certificationsIP6X dust resistanceIP68 ingress protection; Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Battery capacity—41 mm: 325 mAh; 45 mm: 455 mAh

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 10Google Pixel Watch 4
Phone compatibilityiPhone XS or later; iOS 18 or laterAndroid 11 or later; Google account
Companion appApple Watch app on iPhoneGoogle Pixel Watch; Fitbit
ColorsSlate, Gold, Natural41 mm: Obsidian, Porcelain, Lemongrass, Iris; 45 mm: Obsidian, Porcelain, Moonstone

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 10Google Pixel Watch 4
Pixels per inch326 ppi320 ppi
Peak brightnessUp to 2,000 nits peak; 1 nit minimum3,000 nits peak; 1 nit minimum
Cover / touchscreenSupported—
Charging timeAbout 30 minutes to 80%41 mm: 15/25/45 minutes to 50/80/100%; 45 mm: 15/30/60 minutes
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, September 20Available. Released 2025, October 09
Model numbersA3001, A3002, A3003, A3206—
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 / 2100 - International, China, HK; HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA, LATAM, CanadaHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International, China, HK; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66 - USA, LATAM, CanadaLTE
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
SAR (US)1.08 W/kg (head)—
SAR (EU)0.26 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)—
Additional hardware featuresTemperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy); Media playback—
Battery typeRechargeable lithium-ion—
Case material—100% recycled aluminum
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 have NFC.
  • Both take ECG readings.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both support eSIM.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Google Pixel Watch 4 is the better buy; the Apple Watch Series 10 makes sense if you want more storage.

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