Google unveils Pixel Watch 5 with double storage, bigger batteries, and Gemini Intelligence

TL;DR Google has launched the Pixel Watch 5. New features on the smartwatch include generative watch faces, blood pressure trends, Breathing Emergency Detection, and more. It will cost $399 for the 41mm Wi-Fi model, $429 for the 45mm Wi-Fi model, and $579 for the Stephen Curry special edition. Today is the day Google will host its long-awaited Pixel launch event, where it will showcase the Pixel Watch 5 along with the Pixel 11 series. Instead of waiting until this evening for the show to start, the company is spilling the beans a bit early, while also opening up pre-orders for its new hardware. What does the latest entry into the Pixel Watch line have to offer? Let’s jump into the details and explore everything you need to know about the Pixel Watch 5.Google Pixel Watch 5: Design, colors, bands, and modelsJoe Maring / Android AuthorityThe best place to start is the design, which stays tried and true to the look of previous generations. Last year, Google made a change to the Pixel Watch 4 that resulted in the dome becoming slightly flatter. This same design philosophy was used for the Pixel Watch 5, as Google says it’s bringing back those familiar fundamentals that its customers love.As for models, you’ll still have your choice between two sizes: 41mm and 45mm. However, Google is offering a special edition version in collaboration with NBA star Stephen Curry. This special-edition model will be available in only one size (45mm) and one connectivity option (LTE).Both the 41mm and 45mm variants sport an aluminum watch case and ship with a second-gen Active band. However, they’ll be available in a few different color options:41mm model Matte Black aluminum case / Obsidian Active Band (2nd gen) Polished Silver aluminum case / Fog Active Band (2nd gen) Satin Pyrite aluminum case / Olive Active Band (2nd gen) Champagne Gold aluminum case / Canyon Active Band (2nd gen) 45mm model Matte Black aluminum case / Obsidian Active Band (2nd gen) Polished Silver aluminum case / Fog Active Band (2nd gen) Satin Pyrite aluminum case / Olive Active Band (2nd gen) Meanwhile, the Steph Curry special edition will only be available with a Satin Pyrite aluminum case and a Rye Performance Loop Band.Speaking of bands, there will be plenty of different types to choose from. Included in the box, you’ll get an Active band by default. However, you’ll be able to get all of your favorites, including Active Sport, Woven, Gradient Stretch, Metal Mesh, Metal Links, Metal Slim, and Performance Loop.Google Pixel Watch 5: SpecsJoe Maring / Android AuthorityThe design isn’t the only thing the Pixel Watch 5 shares with its predecessor. There are a number of specs that are also staying the same. For instance, you’re still getting a 60Hz AMOLED LTPO display that’s protected by custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Both models offer 3,000nits peak brightness, an IP68 rating, NFC support, and GPS.Google Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)Google Pixel Watch 5 (41mm)DisplayGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)Actua 360 displayCustom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5320 ppi AMOLED LTPO display with DCI-P3 colorUp to 3000 nits (peak brightness)1 nit minimum brightness (AOD)Responsive display (1–60 Hz)Always-on displayGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (41mm)Actua 360 displayCustom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5320 ppi AMOLED LTPO display with DCI-P3 colorUp to 3000 nits (peak brightness)1 nit minimum brightness (AOD)Responsive display (1–60 Hz)ColorsGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)Matte Black Aluminum Case / Obsidian Active Band (2nd gen)Polished Silver Aluminum Case / Fog Active Band (2nd gen)Satin Pyrite Aluminum Case / Olive Active Band (2nd gen)[US Only] Stephen Curry Special Edition: Satin Pyrite Aluminum Case / Rye Performance Loop BandGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (41mm)Matte Black Aluminum Case / Obsidian Active Band (2nd gen)Polished Silver Aluminum Case / Fog Active Band (2nd gen)Satin Pyrite Aluminum Case / Olive Active Band (2nd gen)Champagne Gold Aluminum Case / Canyon Active Band (2nd gen)Materials and finishesGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)100% recycled aluminumActive Band (2nd gen):Band made of Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) with soft-touchcoatingStephen Curry Special Edition Band: Band is made of recycled polyester yarns with waterproof coating and stainless steel lugs, as well as a raised interior print for increased airflowGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (41mm)100% recycled aluminumActive Band (2nd gen):Band made of Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) with soft-touchcoatingDimensions and weightGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)Diameter: 45 mmHeight: 12.3 mmWeight: 36.7 g (without band)Google Pixel Watch 5 (41mm)Diameter: 41 mmHeight: 12.3 mmWeight: 31.0 g (without band)ProcessorGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 AcceleratedCortex-M55 co-processorGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (41mm)Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 AcceleratedCortex-M55 co-processorStorage Google Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)64GB eMMC flashGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (41mm)64GB eMMC flashPowerGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)465 mAh (typical)Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteryUp to 40 hours with always-on displayUp to 72 hours with Battery Saver modeQuick Charge DockCharging speed:About 15 minutes to 50%About 30 minutes to 80%About 60 minutes to 100%Google Pixel Watch 5 (41mm)332 mAh (typical)Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteryUp to 30 hours with always-on displayUp to 48 hours with Battery Saver modeQuick Charge DockCharging speed:About 15 minutes to 50%About 25 minutes to 80%About 45 minutes to 100%SoftwareGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)Wear OS 7.0Google Pixel Watch 5 (41mm)Wear OS 7.0SensorsGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)CompassAltimeterRed and infrared sensors for oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoringMultipurpose electrical sensors compatible with ECG appMulti-path optical heart rate sensor3-axis accelerometerGyroscopeAmbient light sensorElectrical sensor to measure skin conductance (cEDA) for body response trackingFar field skin temperature sensorBarometerMagnetometerGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (41mm)CompassAltimeterRed and infrared sensors for oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoringMultipurpose electrical sensors compatible with ECG appMulti-path optical heart rate sensor3-axis accelerometerGyroscopeAmbient light sensorElectrical sensor to measure skin conductance (cEDA) for body response trackingFar field skin temperature sensorBarometerMagnetometerInteractionGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)Touchless one-handed gesturesSide buttonHaptic crownGen 3 premium hapticsGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (41mm)Touchless one-handed gesturesSide buttonHaptic crownGen 3 premium hapticsAudioGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)Built-in microphoneBuilt-in speakerGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (41mm)Built-in microphoneBuilt-in speakerDurabilityGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 55 ATMIP68Google Pixel Watch 5 (41mm)Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 55 ATMIP68GPSGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)[US] Dual Frequency GPS: GPS, Galileo, Glonass[ROW] Dual Frequency GPS: GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSSGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (41mm)[US] Dual Frequency GPS: GPS, Galileo, Glonass[ROW] Dual Frequency GPS: GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSSConnectivityGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)4G LTE and UMTSBluetooth 6.0Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz, 5GHzNFCUltra-WidebandSatellite SOS communication[JAPAN ONLY]4G LTE and UMTSBluetooth 6.0Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz, 5GHzNFCUltra-WidebandFeliCaGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (41mm)4G LTE and UMTSBluetooth 6.0Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz, 5GHzNFCUltra-WidebandSatellite SOS communication[JAPAN ONLY]4G LTE and UMTSBluetooth 6.0Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz, 5GHzNFCUltra-WidebandFeliCaCompatibilityGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)Android 12 or newerGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (41mm)Android 12 or newerBand SizeGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)Active Band: Small: 150-185 mm aroundLarge: 165-215 mm aroundStephen Curry Special Edition Band: 140–215 mm aroundGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (41mm)Active Band: Small: 130-175 mm aroundLarge: 165-210 mm aroundWhat’s in the BoxGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)Pixel Watch 5Active Band 2nd gen (small and large bands)Google Pixel Watch Quick Charge DockQuick Start GuideGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (41mm)Pixel Watch 5Active Band 2nd gen (small and large bands)Google Pixel Watch Quick Charge DockQuick Start GuideWarrantyGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)US, CA, JP, India, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Mexico: 1 yearUK, EEA, France, Switzerland, and Australia: 2 yearsGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (41mm)US, CA, JP, India, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Mexico: 1 yearUK, EEA, France, Switzerland, and Australia: 2 yearsHowever, Google didn’t simply copy and paste here, as the Pixel Watch 5 comes with several upgrades. One of the most important of these upgrades is the battery, which jumps up from 325mAh to 332mAh on the 41mm model and 455mAh to 465mAh on the 45mm variant. Google promises 30 hours and 40 hours of always-on display time, respectively.The old Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 chip gets swapped out for an accelerated version, which is said to be 12% faster than the previous SoC. Storage has been doubled, so you’re now getting 64GB of eMMC flash storage. You’re also getting support for Bluetooth 6.0, up from Bluetooth 5.3.Google Watch 5: New featuresJoe Maring / Android AuthorityThe Pixel Watch 5 carries over all of the features from the Pixel Watch 4. However, Google is introducing several new features as well. Here are the highlights of those new features:Blood pressure patterns and insulin resistance While previous Pixel Watches have allowed you to keep track of blood pressure, the Pixel Watch 5 is taking this to a new level. You’ll now be able to stay on top of trends related to blood pressure, in what Google calls blood pressure patterns. This feature uses the device’s sensors and machine learning to identify patterns in your blood pressure before they put a strain on your heart.In addition to blood pressure patterns, the company is also rolling out insulin resistance metrics. True to its name, this tool is designed to keep you in the know about your body’s resistance to insulin over time. It will also help you stay on top of your insulin resistance levels over the month.Pixel Watch 5: Hot or not?0 votesOnce again, there’s no new sensor involved here. The watch uses data from its existing sensors, and a new algorithm analyzes 30 days’ worth of that data to provide an estimate of your insulin levels. It’s essentially the same approach used by the blood pressure system.Think of it like a doctor making a diagnosis based on a patient’s symptoms when a direct test isn’t available: the system is using the data it can collect to make an informed estimate, rather than directly measuring insulin.Breathing Emergency Detection In what Google says is “first-of-its-kind,” the latest Pixel Watch is getting Breathing Emergency Detection. If you enable this feature, it can prompt an emergency call if you’re unresponsive and a drop in your oxygen levels is detected. This function is expected to become available in the EU once it’s approved. Google says it has not yet gained FDA clearance for use in the US. Real-time workout info and exercise filteringKaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthorityYou’ll have to wait until September for this feature to arrive, but the Pixel Watch 5 will give you real-time information on your workout. Through the Google Health app, you can build your workout. That information will be displayed on your watch so you can see what’s going on in real-time.Additionally, you’ll now be able to filter certain exercises when building a workout. For example, you can filter by equipment type, muscle group, and complexity before syncing to the watch.Readiness Score When you’re working out, there are times when you feel like pushing yourself. Conversely, there are times when you might want to hold back and prioritize recovery. The Readiness Score is designed to help you decide whether it’s time to push your limits or stay reserved. You’ll be able to use this feature with over 50 tracked exercises, such as running, swimming, biking, pickleball, basketball, and strength training. When you’re working out, the device will give you audio and visual cues for every set and rest period. More accurate GPS route tracking According to the Mountain View-based firm, the Pixel Watch 5 offers the most accurate GPS route tracking of any Pixel Watch to date. Google claims it can outperform the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Garmin Fenix 8 Pro, while delivering twice the route-tracking accuracy of previous generations. To achieve this, the watch combines Android Location technology with 3D building models, a GNSS reference station network, atmospheric corrections, and building-reflection corrections before refining the final workout maps. New bedtime animations, watch face, and improved sleep trackingRita El Khoury / Android AuthorityGoogle has a handful of new sleep-related additions as well. The tech giant is adding new bedtime animations and a new watch face for bedtime mode. On top of that, improvements have been made to sleep tracking. The company claims that sleep tracking is 15% more accurate than before.Bedtime Automations If you’re ready to hit the hay, Google has added a feature to help you wind down for the night. The feature is called Bedtime Automations and is designed to prepare you for sleep. It does this by automatically pausing your music, podcasts, or audiobooks and silencing notifications when you fall asleep. Sleep Breathing Quality Adding to the new oxygen-related features, Google is rolling out Sleep Breathing Quality. With this feature, your device analyzes minute-by-minute variations in your blood oxygen levels during sleep. The purpose is to help you better understand how daily and monthly breathing patterns affect your energy, recovery, and heart health. Gemini IntelligenceEarlier this year, Google introduced Gemini Intelligence, agentic actions that automate even complicated tasks across apps and the web. It was made to change the way Android users interact with their phones. Now it will also be changing how you interact with your smartwatch. Google says that the Pixel Watch 5 has been designed for Gemini Intelligence, allowing it to bring up relevant information based on a text or dynamically surfacing timely updates, like flight information.New watch faces and complication styles Two new watch faces will be available for the Pixel Watch 5, called Weave and Chronograph. But if you want to create your own custom watch face, you’ll now be able to do that with the help of generative AI. Along with new watch faces, Google is introducing 11 new glanceable complication styles. Pricing and availabilityJoe Maring / Android AuthorityAs mentioned earlier, the Pixel Watch 5 is up for pre-order right now. Google’s latest smartwatch is available on the Google Store, Best Buy, and Amazon. You can expect the 41mm Wi-Fi model to cost $399. The 45mm Wi-Fi model is a little more expensive, sitting at $429. Meanwhile, the Stephen Curry Special Edition Pixel Watch 5 raises the price to $579. The smartwatch will become generally available on August 20, 2026.Thank you for being part of our community. Read our Comment Policy before posting.