Google launched the Pixel Watch 5 on Aug. 12, with U.S. store availability set for Aug. 20 and starting prices rising for both case sizes.
The 41mm Bluetooth model starts at $399, up $50 from the previous model, while the 45mm version starts at $429, up $30. LTE variants are expected to cost about $100 more than the Bluetooth models, and a Stephen Curry Edition will sell for $579 from Sept. 3.
The smartwatch keeps the same overall design as the Pixel Watch 4 and comes in 41mm and 45mm sizes. Google replaced the Satin Moonstone color with Satin Pyrite, while the Stephen Curry Edition adds a custom band and watch face.
The Pixel Watch 5 uses an Actua 360 AMOLED LTPO display with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits and a 1Hz to 60Hz refresh rate. The device uses Gorilla Glass 5 and carries IP68 and 5ATM ratings, allowing use during swimming.
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Google said the watch runs on a Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated chip with a Cortex M55 co-processor. The company said the new chip delivers 20% faster processing than the Pixel Watch 4 and supports background data processing and some offline AI queries.
Storage has doubled to 64GB. Connectivity includes Bluetooth 6, Wi-Fi, NFC, UWB, optional LTE, dual-frequency GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou in some regions, QZSS, Navic and Satellite SOS.
The 41mm model has a 332mAh battery, while the 45mm model has a 465mAh battery. Google lists battery life at 30 hours with always-on display for the 41mm watch and 40 hours for the 45mm version, extending to 48 hours and 72 hours respectively in Battery Saver mode.
Charging times remain unchanged from the previous model. The 41mm watch charges to 50% in 15 minutes, 80% in 25 minutes and full in 45 minutes, while the 45mm model reaches 50% in 15 minutes, 80% in 30 minutes and full in 60 minutes.
The Pixel Watch 5 ships with Wear OS 7. New software features include AI-generated widgets, Live Updates, audio output controls and Gemini Intelligence for on-watch widget generation and personalized context-based updates.
Google also added new health and fitness features, including tailored HIIT and weightlifting workouts with rep, weight, set and rest tracking. New wellness tools include Blood Pressure Trends, Insulin Resistance monitoring, Sleep Breathing Quality tracking and a Smart Wake Alarm.
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