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Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm vs Apple Watch Series 11

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm

Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm

  • 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 64,000In Stock
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Apple Watch Series 11

Apple Watch Series 11

  • 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 26, upgradable to watchOS 27.
  • Wi-Fi 4 support.
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Our quick verdict

The Apple Watch Series 11 runs watchOS built around the iPhone, is lighter to wear all day and has a depth gauge for snorkelling, though it works only with an iPhone, while the Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm lasts longer per charge (30 hours), has a brighter screen for outdoor use and syncs with apps such as Strava.

Performance

Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm
Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 coprocessor processor
Apple Watch Series 11
Apple S10; 4-core Neural Engine processor

Software

Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm
Runs Wear OS 7
Apple Watch Series 11
Runs watchOS 26, upgradable to watchOS 27

Connections

Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm
Wi-Fi 6 support
Apple Watch Series 11
Wi-Fi 4 support

Battery life

Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm
Up to 30 hours per charge
Apple Watch Series 11
Up to 24 hours per charge

Portability

Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm
36.7 g
Apple Watch Series 11
30.3 g

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm

  • Rated for up to 30 hours per charge (vs 24).
  • 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).

Apple Watch Series 11

  • Lighter: 30.3 g (vs 36.7 g).
  • Depth gauge for snorkelling (to 6 m).

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PriorityGoogle Pixel Watch 5 45mmApple Watch Series 11
Battery lifeUp to 30 hours per chargeUp to 24 hours per charge
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 processorApple S10 processor
SoftwareWear OS 7watchOS 26
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6.0Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3
Display1.2-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 320 ppiOLED display, 326 ppi
Water resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance50 m

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 5 45mmApple Watch Series 11
Display41 mm: 1.2-inch; 45 mm: 1.4-inch Actua 360 LTPO AMOLEDAlways-On Retina LTPO3 wide-angle OLED
Screen resolution41 mm: 408 × 408; 45 mm: 456 × 456 pixels; 320 ppi42mm: 374 × 446 pixels; 46mm: 416 × 496 pixels; 326 ppi
Display protection3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5Ion-X glass (aluminum); sapphire crystal (titanium)
Display featuresAlways-on display; 1–60 Hz; DCI-P3 colour2000 nits (peak); Wide-angle OLED

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 5 45mmApple Watch Series 11
Network / cellularLTE and UMTS on cellular editionsGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM / eSIMLTE edition: eSIMeSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band
BluetoothBluetooth 6.05.3, A2DP, LE
NFCSupportedSupported; Apple Pay
Positioning / GNSSDual-band L1 + L5; GPS; Galileo; GLONASS; BeiDou; QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
Ultra Wideband (UWB)SupportedUltra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS on LTE edition; regional availability—

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 5 45mmApple Watch Series 11
BrandGoogleApple
ModelGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (41 mm and 45 mm configurations)Apple Watch Series 11
Announced2026, August 122025, September 09
Dimensions41 mm or 45 mm diameter × 12.3 mm height42mm: 42 × 36 × 9.7 mm; 46mm: 46 × 39 × 9.7 mm
Weight41 mm: 31 g; 45 mm: 36.7 g, without band42mm: aluminum GPS 30.3 g, GPS + Cellular 29.7 g, titanium 34.6 g; 46mm: aluminum GPS 37.8 g, GPS + Cellular 36.9 g, titanium 43.1 g
Build materialsAluminum caseAluminum or titanium case
Wrist size41 mm: small 130–175 mm, large 165–210 mm; 45 mm: small 150–185 mm, large 165–215 mm42mm: 130–200 mm; 46mm: 140–245 mm
Strap / bandSecond-generation Active Band; soft-touch HNBR—
Controls / buttonsTouchless one-handed gestures Side button Haptic crown Gen 3 premium hapticsDigital Crown with haptic feedback; side button

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 5 45mmApple Watch Series 11
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 coprocessorApple S10; 4-core Neural Engine
CPUQuad-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)64-bit dual-core
GPUAdreno A702PowerVR
RAM3 GB—
Storage64 GB eMMC64 GB
Operating systemWear OS 7watchOS 26, upgradable to watchOS 27

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 5 45mmApple Watch Series 11
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingYesBluetooth calling; cellular calling on GPS + Cellular models

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 5 45mmApple Watch Series 11
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; magnetometerElectrical 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 sensor
Health & wellness featuresContinuous heart rate; ECG; SpO₂; skin temperature; stress tracking; cEDAECG app; blood oxygen feature where available; high and low heart-rate notifications; irregular rhythm notifications; temperature sensing; cycle tracking; mindfulness and medications apps
Sleep trackingSleep stages; sleep score; overnight health metricsSleep duration and sleep stages
Safety & emergency featuresEmergency SOS; fall detection; safety checkEmergency SOS; international emergency calling; Fall Detection; Crash Detection
Diving / depth features5 ATMDepth gauge to 6 m; water-temperature sensor
Sports / workout modes—Workout app with multiple workout types and automatic workout detection
Training & outdoor features—Training load; pace and heart-rate zones; compass waypoints and backtrack; depth and water-temperature metrics

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 5 45mmApple Watch Series 11
Battery capacity41 mm: 332 mAh; 45 mm: 465 mAh—
Battery life41 mm: 30 hours AOD, 48 hours Battery Saver; 45 mm: 40 hours AOD, 72 hours Battery SaverUp to 24 hours normal use; 38 hours Low Power Mode
ChargingUSB-C magnetic pin chargingMagnetic fast charging
Water resistance5 ATM; IP6850 m; swimproof
Durability / certificationsCustom 3D Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5IP6X dust resistance

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 5 45mmApple Watch Series 11
Phone compatibilityAndroid 12 or later; Google accountiPhone 11 or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation or later); iOS 26 or later
Companion appGoogle Pixel Watch; FitbitApple Watch app on iPhone
Colors41 mm: Obsidian, Fog, Olive, Canyon; 45 mm: Obsidian, Fog, OliveSlate, Gold, Natural

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 5 45mmApple Watch Series 11
Case material100% recycled aluminum—
Pixels per inch320 ppi326 ppi
Peak brightness3,000 nits peak; 1 nit minimumUp to 2,000 nits peak; 1 nit minimum
Charging time41 mm: 15/25/45 minutes to 50/80/100%; 45 mm: 15/30/60 minutesAbout 30 minutes to 80%
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 2026, August 20Available. Released 2025, September 19
Model numbersG0F3Y, G1XJ6, G25QD, GFW3RA3335, A3337, A3452, A3453
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 - International, China, HK; HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA, LATAM, Canada
4G bandsLTE1, 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, Canada
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE, 5G
Cover / touchscreen—Supported
5G bands—SA/NSA
SAR (US)—1.19 W/kg (head)
SAR (EU)—0.97 W/kg (head)
Additional hardware features—Temperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy); Media playback
Battery type—Rechargeable lithium-ion

Similarities

  • Both have NFC.
  • Both take ECG readings.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both support eSIM.
  • Both offer 64 GB of storage.

In summary

For most buyers the Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm is the better buy; the Apple Watch Series 11 makes sense if you want a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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In-stock alternatives

Apple Watch Series 12 42mmFor Google Pixel Watch 5 45mmApple Watch Series 12 42mmView product ↗Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mmFor Google Pixel Watch 5 45mmSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 47mmView product ↗Apple Watch Series 8For Apple Watch Series 11Apple Watch Series 8View product ↗Amazfit T-Rex 3 ProFor Apple Watch Series 11Amazfit T-Rex 3 ProView product ↗

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