Pixel Watch 4 gets the Pixel Watch 5's exclusive faces and AI face maker
If you own a Pixel Watch 4, you no longer need a sideloading workaround for the Watch 5's faces, but the update is reaching owners in waves.
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Pixel Watch 4Specs, Price & Expert Reviews
Replaced by Pixel Watch 5
Price todayFrom $249.99
The Pixel Watch 5 is now the current model. Replaced does not mean the Pixel Watch 4 stops working or can no longer be bought.
Last updated
The Pixel Watch 4 comes in 41mm and 45mm recycled aluminium cases, weighing 31g and 37g, with a domed Actua 360 display that reaches 3,000 nits. Battery life runs up to 30 hours on the smaller case and 40 hours on the larger one with the screen always on. The LTE models can send satellite SOS messages on their own, without a phone nearby.
iDevice advice
GOOD TO BUY
A strong price on last year's watch now that its successor is out.
Should you upgrade from…
Ask about the Pixel Watch 4
Latest on Pixel Watch 4
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The hardware is the Pixel Watch 4 down to the millimetre and the screen. The four tools that justify the higher price cleared clinical validation and are not switched on until September, and the marquee one does not work in the US at launch.
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What 16 reviewers said
More reviewsThe screen and software are excellent.
Screen
The reviewer highlighted the significantly brighter display compared to the previous generation.
Price
Reviewers think it costs too much.
Software
The reviewer felt Wear OS has matured into a genuinely cohesive experience on this watch.
Comparison
Compare watchesHow it compares
Cost over 3 years
$349 → $709
Device price plus up to three years of optional subscription.
Weight
31–37g
Grams on your wrist. Lower is lighter.
Battery life
~1.3 days
How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.
Cost over 3 years
Pixel Watch 4Google Health Premium costs $9.99 a month. It is optional. Over 3 years that is $360.
A personalized health coach, plus the fuller sleep and readiness analysis and the workout and mindfulness libraries.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9$379.99
Apple Watch Series 12$399
Pixel Watch 5Google Health Premium costs $9.99 a month. It is optional. Over 3 years that is $360.
A personalized health coach, plus the fuller sleep and readiness analysis and the workout and mindfulness libraries.
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2$699.99Weight
Battery life
DeviceOptional subscription
Case only, without a strap, as officially quoted.
Battery life can vary based on usage, settings and firmware version.
If not this one
- If battery life decides itSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
Reviewers prefer its battery life.
- If durability and water decides itAmazfit T-Rex Ultra 2
Built tougher: 10 ATM, against IP68 here.
4.3 / 5
Excellent
Screen
The reviewer highlighted the significantly brighter display compared to the previous generation.
Price
Reviewers think it costs too much.
Software
The reviewer felt Wear OS has matured into a genuinely cohesive experience on this watch.
Scores published by other outlets, normalized and averaged. iDevice did not test these products for this score.
16 expert reviews, 6 with a score
- Read reviewStuffSpencer HartOct 24, 2025
- Read reviewCGMagazineKurston TimothyOct 8, 2025
- Read reviewEngadgetCherlynn Low
- Read reviewTechRadarMatt Evans; Jacob Krol
- Read reviewThe VergeVictoria Song
- Read reviewWIREDJulian Chokkattu
- Read reviewAndroid CentralMichael L HicksOct 30, 2025
- Read reviewDC RainmakerRay MakerOct 20, 2025
- Read reviewTech AdvisorChris MartinOct 17, 2025
- Read reviewDroid LifeKellenOct 8, 2025
- Read reviewPCMagAndrew GebhartOct 8, 2025
- Read reviewWareableConor AllisonOct 8, 2025
- Read review9to5GoogleBen Schoon
- Read reviewAndroid AuthorityKaitlyn Cimino
- Read reviewTom's GuideDan Bracaglia
- Read reviewTrusted ReviewsLewis Painter
Reviewer breakdown
What reviewers agreed on, and how many raised each
- Screen14
- Fitness tracking10 / 3
- Software12
- Design11
- Battery life10
- AI features6 / 4
- Health tracking9
- GPS accuracy5 / 3
- Price5
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Apr 11, 2025 · First sign of it
First Pixel Watch 4 renders reveal a familiar design and charging changes
Jul 15, 2025 · Design and hardware
Internal-source leak details larger batteries and an older Snapdragon chip
Aug 19, 2025 · Design and hardware
Official-looking renders expose final colors, bands and side charging
Aug 20, 2025 · Announced
Google announces Pixel Watch 4 with a domed display, W5 Gen 2 and satellite SOS
Google formally introduced Pixel Watch 4 with its curved Actua 360 display, Snapdragon W5 Gen 2, improved health and fitness tracking, Gemini access and standalone emergency satellite communications on LTE models. The official chipset specification superseded the July report that had identified W5 Gen 1.
Oct 9, 2025 · Went on sale
Pixel Watch 4 goes on sale worldwide
Dec 9, 2025 · New feature
Google adds one-handed gestures and stronger on-device Smart Replies
Feb 3, 2026 · Price
Pixel Watch 4 returns to a $299.99 all-time low
Mar 3, 2026 · New feature
Satellite SOS expands beyond the contiguous United States
Jun 16, 2026 · New feature
Wear OS 7 begins rolling out to eligible Pixel Watches
At a glance
PREVIOUS MODELPixel Watch 4
CURRENT MODELPixel Watch 5Battery
Up to 30 hrs with AOD (41mm) / up to 40 hrs with AOD (45mm)Battery Saver 48 hrs / 72 hrs · 325mAh / 455mAh capacity
Works with
Android 11+ only
Android 11+ only
Price
The starting list price, not a temporary sale price. It is usually the first thing that rules a product in or out.
From $349.99
From $399
Blood pressure
Some watch for signs of high blood pressure, some give readings, and some do neither.
No
Trend summaries only (monthly, rolling out)
Weight
Weight can matter when something stays on your body for hours at a time.
31–37g
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Blood glucose
No wearable measures glucose on its own yet; some connect to a separate sensor.
No
No
Sleep apnea
Breathing disturbances at night are common, underdiagnosed and worth knowing about.
No
Unknown
More specs⌄
Processor
The processor affects speed, efficiency and which features the device can support.
Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 + co-processor
Software
Software affects apps, updates and how well the device fits your other products.
Wear OS 6
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other connections determine what the device can work with.
LTE + Wi-Fi
Current offers
Best Buyopen-box or refurbished · refurbished
$329.99
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about Pixel Watch 4
Using it
Does it measure blood pressure?
Not officially stated.
Does it read blood glucose?
Not officially stated.
Does it track sleep apnea?
No, it does not look for sleep apnea.
Does it work with my phone?
It works with an Android phone only. There is no iPhone app.
How does it connect?
It connects over Wi-Fi.
How sharp and bright is the screen?
The screen reaches 3000 nits at its brightest.
What chip is inside?
It runs on Snapdragon W5 Gen 2.
Which AI assistant does it use?
It uses Gemini — on-wrist assistant with Raise to Talk.
What software does it run?
It runs Wear OS 6.
Does it do satellite SOS?
Yes, it can call for help by satellite. You can message off the grid where there is no signal.
What kind of screen is it?
It is an AMOLED screen. The pixels light themselves, so blacks are deep and it can dim to almost nothing.
Does it track sleep stages?
Yes, it tracks your sleep stages.
Does it do 4G LTE?
Yes, it has 4G LTE.
Sizing and fit
What sizes does it come in?
100% recycled aluminum.
Water
Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Yes, you can shower and swim in it. It is rated to 5 ATM. It is not for scuba diving. Its rating is IP68.
Price and models
When did the Pixel Watch 4 come out?
It went on sale October 9, 2025. Announced August 20, 2025.
Is there a newer one?
Yes: the Pixel Watch 5, out August 20, 2026.
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The Pixel Watch 5 costs $50 more and looks identical
Blood pressure and insulin resistance trends carry the launch, and both also land on the Pixel Watch 3 and Watch 4.
The Curry Pixel Watch 5 band's coating wears off
Google is charging about €31 more for the workout strap, and its own marketing fine print says the water-repellent coating wears off and it will not cover the damage.
Three documents name three different Pixel Watch 5 chips
The battery figures disagree too, and Google settles all of it on August 12.
Gemini’s new glowing look reaches Pixel and Galaxy watches
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Pixel Watch 5 renders leak with an unchanged case
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Pixel Watch 5 leak points to old chip
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