Screen
The reviewer highlighted the significantly brighter display compared to the previous generation.
Pixel Watch 4Specs & Price
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Released Guide updated
The Pixel Watch 4 comes in 41mm and 45mm recycled aluminum cases, weighing 31.0 g and 36.7 g without the band, 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.
Where it shines
Pixel Watch 4 vs Pixel Watch 5
Pixel Watch 4
Oct 2025
Pixel Watch 5
Aug 2026- Pixel Watch 4: 325 mAhBattery capacity+7 mAhPixel Watch 5: 332 mAh
- Pixel Watch 4: 32 GB eMMCStorage+32 GBPixel Watch 5: 64 GB eMMC
- Pixel Watch 4: Watch 4 baselineCpu performanceImprovedPixel Watch 5: 12% CPU boost; 20% faster overall
- Pixel Watch 4: Watch 4 baselineGPS route accuracyImprovedPixel Watch 5: 2x greater accuracy in toughest environments (Google comparison)
Comparison
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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.
Galaxy Watch9$379.99
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
As each company quotes it. Not every company says whether its figure includes the band.
Battery life can vary based on usage, settings and firmware version.
If not this one
- If battery life decides itGalaxy Watch Ultra 2
Reviewers prefer its battery life.
- If GPS and navigation decides itCOROS APEX 4
Global offline maps with street and trail names and turn-by-turn navigation.
- If durability and water decides itAmazfit Balance 3
Built tougher: 10 ATM, against IP68 here.
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Using it
Does it track sleep apnea?
No, it does not look for sleep apnea.
Does it work with my phone?
Its phone app is for Android only. There is no iPhone app.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 31g.
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.
Battery and charging
Water
Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Yes, you can swim in it. It is rated to 5 ATM. It is not for scuba diving. Its rating is IP68. The rating does not cover hot showers, soap or saunas.
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.
In the box
4.3 / 5
Excellent
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
Liked itDidn’t
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 5Price
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
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Weight
Weight can matter when something stays on your body for hours at a time.
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Blood sugar
No wearable measures glucose on its own yet; some connect to a separate sensor.
No
No
Health sensors
The useful health features vary a lot even between similar-looking devices.
Unknown
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Processor
The processor affects speed, efficiency and which features the device can support.
Software
Software affects apps, updates and how well the device fits your other products.
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other connections determine what the device can work with.
Charging
A proprietary cable is one more thing to lose; a case or puck changes the routine.
Unknown
Where to buy
Price history
- Lowest in 30 days
- $249.99Oct 12
- Highest in 30 days
- $449.99Nov 6
- Stores we check
- 4Amazon is cheapest
- On sale since
- Oct 9, 2025
- Newer model
- Pixel Watch 5on sale Aug 20, 2026
- Price checks
- 75 over 31 days
Discount below listEstimated reading
11 sales in the past year. The best was $282.99 in February, 19% off the $349.99 list price.
What's in the box
What comes in the box with the Pixel Watch 4?
Here is what you get when you open it.
Pixel Watch 4
Active Band (small and large bands)
Google Pixel Watch Quick Charge Dock
Quick Start GuideFrom Google. Checked Nov 8, 2026.
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Pixel Watch 4 gets the Pixel Watch 5's exclusive faces and AI face maker
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Pixel Watch 4 gains an alert Americans cannot use
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Wear OS 7 arrives on Pixel Watch with Gemini
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Pixel Watch fixed one app, broke another
Google fixed the wrong Pixel Watch app first. The heart monitor got a new icon before it got working code.
Pixel Watch ECG and Find My Phone are broken
Google's latest Pixel Watch update broke Find My Phone and ECG, the app that's supposed to catch irregular heart rhythms now just crashes.
Pixel Watch update quietly broke health tracking
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