Google Pixel Watch: Specs, Bands, and Wear OS
Google revealed its first wristwatch at I/O 2022, but only gave a “first peek” until the big unveiling this autumn with the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. 9to5 Here’s all we know about the Pixel Watch since Google’s announcement.
Design & Display
The Pixel Watch is made up of three separate layers, beginning with a domed top glass that bends down to the recycled stainless steel sides. According to preliminary measurements, the round watch body is roughly 14mm thick and more than 40mm broad, while the actual flat display seems to be approximately 30mm wide. Google has not specified the display resolution or the kind of glass that covers it.
A bottle cap-shaped crown spins and may be pushed with a button right above it at the 3 o’clock position. The left edge of the enclosure also contains a lengthy speaker grill and two little circular cutouts.
The top and bottom have large band holes, with the 20mm straps connecting through a patented process that includes entering at a slant and then snapping into place. Google has also demonstrated the Pixel Watch in three stainless steel colors: silver, black, and gold.
Specifications
According to sources, the Pixel Watch is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 9110. It has a coprocessor and more than 1.5GB of RAM, which should outperform what is currently available on Wear OS. Meanwhile, the 32GB storage capacity is twice that of older handsets, allowing users to keep numerous music offline.
That chip was first used in the Tizen-powered Galaxy Watch in 2018, however certain duties should be delegated to the co-processor. It is unknown how Google will identify this SoC or if Tensor branding will be used.
We’ve also heard that the Pixel Watch’s battery is slightly around 300mAh and should last a day. Charging is accomplished through a magnetic puck with a USB-C connector on the other end. Google will sell an LTE cellular edition of the Pixel Watch in addition to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection. Other known specifications include a built-in GPS and a water resistance rating of 50 meters.
FitBit Integration & Wear OS
The Pixel Watch has a strong emphasis on health, fitness, and activity. There’s the Fitbit connection, which provides a dashboard view of all your metrics — much as on current Fitbit devices — and Google Fit will also be available.
The sensor array underneath the Pixel Watch seems to be the same as that of the Fitbit Luxe and Charge 5. A heart rate sensor is included, as well as hardware support for SpO2 and ECG measurements.
Furthermore, the Pixel Watch uses Wear OS 3, but how much Google customizes the experience remains to be seen. It will be clearly different from what Samsung has done (One UI Watch) and may be more akin to the future Montblanc release or Fossil updates.
Instead of a round bubble launcher, there should be a plain list of applications such as copy my data, with the ability to slide up to view alerts. The ability to pull down for fast settings remains, while tiles are accessible by swiping vertically from the clock display.
Google Assistant will undoubtedly be a major emphasis, as will Google Pay/Wallet tap-to-pay and Maps navigation. All of these apps are already available, but the business also demonstrated a Google Home app with a feed of devices and the option to get front door alarms.
Your Pixel Watch will be able to unlock your Android smartphone and Chromebook, and there will be a companion app called “Google Pixel Watch.” Fast Pair should also be offered to let you connect and switch Bluetooth headphones faster.
Summing Up
This is all we know so far about the Google Pixel Watch. We’ll keep you updated about any further leaks and updates. Google will release the Pixel Watch with the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, this autumn. The price has not yet been stated; however, the usage of stainless steel may increase the cost.
