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Pixel Watch 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9: which should you buy?
Answer worked out Oct. 11, 2026. Prices and the answer are worked out again every few minutes.
The answer
Pixel Watch 5
FINE TO BUYNo reason to wait, and no deal to chase.
The Pixel Watch 5 came out Aug 20, 2026, and its best price today is $349.99 at Amazon. For a model this new, iDevice's advice is to buy it if you want it, not to wait for a drop.
$349.99 at Amazon
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9
NO RUSHNo need to rush.
$379.99 at Samsung is $38 above its lowest price in the last 90 days.
$379.99 at Samsung
Better purchase today: Pixel Watch 5. It reads FINE TO BUY against NO RUSH for Samsung Galaxy Watch 9.
Better product: No clear winner. Pick by what each one is best for.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 costs $30 more than the Pixel Watch 5 today ($379.99 at Samsung against $349.99 at Amazon).
Side by side
| What is compared | Pixel Watch 5 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Best price today | $349.99 at AmazonPrice checked Oct. 11, 2026 | $379.99 at SamsungPrice checked Oct. 11, 2026 |
| Lowest in 90 days | $349.99Seen Oct. 6, 2026 | $341.99Seen Aug. 27, 2026 |
| Launch price | $399.99 (41mm Wi-Fi (aluminum)), $429.99 (45mm Wi-Fi (aluminum))bestbuy.combestbuy.com | Not shown |
| Works with | Confirmed Works with Pixel Watch 5: iPhone: Does not work. Android: Works.Source: Google | Confirmed Works with Samsung Galaxy Watch 9: iPhone: Does not work. Android: Works.Source: Samsung |
| Timing | Our read No newer model is expected in the next 90 days.Source: iDevice Guide | Our read No newer model is expected in the next 90 days.Source: iDevice Guide |
| Price | Our read The lowest price checked in the last 90 days is $349.99 (Oct 6, 2026).Source: iDevice Guide | Our read Full price today, and the cheaper older watch gives up real features. The lowest price checked in the last 90 days is $341.99 (Aug 27, 2026).Source: iDevice Guide |
| What could change it |
| Nothing listed |