Google Pixel Watch 4 (41 mm, Wi-Fi) / Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic (47 mm)

Google Pixel Watch 4 (41 mm, Wi-Fi): 41 mm Wi-Fi (GA10840-US) · Polished Silver aluminium case

Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic (47 mm): Galaxy Watch6 Classic 47 mm (2023); the Bluetooth version is SM-R960, and the LTE version is sold under a separate model code. The 43 mm Classic, the flat-bezel Galaxy Watch6 and the later Watch8 Classic are separate models.

SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 4 (41 mm, Wi-Fi)Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic (47 mm)
Release year20252023
Case41 mm, 100% recycled aluminium; 12.3 mm height GoogleStainless steel; quick-release band button Samsung
Weight31.0 g (without band)

The 45 mm model weighs 36.7 g.

Google
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DisplayCurved Actua 360 AMOLED LTPO; 320 ppi; DCI-P3; always-on display

GIGAZINE gives the 41 mm model's resolution as 426 × 426.

Google
1.5-inch (37.3 mm) Super AMOLED, 480 × 480 pixels; full-colour Always On Display; sapphire crystal glass

According to Samsung, the display is larger than on the Watch4 Classic and the rotating bezel is 15% thinner. Sapphire crystal resists scratches; the bezel partly surrounds the edge of the screen.

Samsung
Brightness and refreshUp to 3000 nits peak; 1 nit minimum in always-on mode; 1–60 Hz

The ability to drop to 1 Hz reduces the battery cost of the always-on display.

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Display glassCustom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Google—
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2; Cortex-M55 co-processor

The co-processor handles notifications and sensor work while the screen is off without waking the main processor, saving battery.

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Memory and storage2 GB SDRAM; 32 GB eMMC Google—
Battery325 mAh typical; up to 30 hours with always-on display, up to 48 hours with Battery Saver

The 45 mm model has a 455 mAh battery and up to 40 hours with the always-on display.

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ChargingQuick Charge Dock: about 50% in 15 minutes, 80% in 25 minutes, 100% in 45 minutes

The watch sits in a new side-mounted dock; earlier Pixel Watch chargers do not fit this model.

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SensorsOptical heart rate, SpO2 (red/infrared), ECG-capable electrical sensors, skin conductance (cEDA), skin temperature, compass, altimeter, barometer, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light

ECG and some health features may be limited by country; readings are not a medical diagnosis.

Google
Samsung BioActive Sensor (optical heart rate + electrical heart signal + bioelectrical impedance analysis), temperature, accelerometer, barometer, gyro, geomagnetic, light and 3D Hall sensor

Bioelectrical impedance analysis passes a weak current through the body when two fingers rest on the buttons to estimate muscle, fat and water; it should not be used with a pacemaker or during pregnancy. ECG and blood pressure work only in approved markets through Samsung Health Monitor.

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LocationDual-frequency GPS (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS) Google—
ConnectivityBluetooth 6.0; Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 and 5 GHz); NFC; UWB

This entry covers the Wi-Fi model; LTE and UMTS cellular connectivity is only on the LTE model.

Google
Bluetooth 5.3, Wi‑Fi 2.4 + 5 GHz, NFC, GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo

LTE is only on the LTE version; on the Bluetooth version internet and notifications come through the paired phone.

Samsung
Durability5 ATM; IP68

5 ATM suits shallow-water activities like swimming, not diving or high-speed water sports.

Google
5ATM + IP68, MIL-STD-810H

5ATM corresponds to 50 metres for 10 minutes; it is not suitable for diving or high-pressure water. IP68 covers 1.5 metres in fresh water for 30 minutes.

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ControlsSide button, haptic crown; Gen 3 Premium haptics Google—
AudioBuilt-in microphone and speaker Google—
Operating systemWear OS 6.0 GoogleLaunched with Wear OS 4 (Wear OS Powered by Samsung) and One UI 5 Watch

Setup needs a phone with Google Mobile Services, Android 10 or later and more than 1.5 GB of memory; it does not work with an iPhone.

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CompatibilityAndroid 11.0 or newer; Google Account and Pixel Watch app

Some features depend on the phone's Android version and the Pixel Watch app.

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Band fitSmall 130–175 mm, Large 165–210 mm wrist Google—
Rotating bezel—Physical rotating bezel; menu, notification and app control

Turning the bezel moves between notifications and tiles without touching the screen; its position is sensed by a 3D Hall sensor.

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Processor, memory and storage—Exynos W930 dual-core 1.4 GHz; 2 GB memory, 16 GB storage Samsung
Battery and charging—425 mAh; up to 40 hours with Always On Display off, up to 30 hours with it on; WPC-based fast wireless charging

Samsung’s fast-charge testing used the magnetic fast-charging cable and a separately sold 25 W adapter. Battery life varies with network, usage and watch face.

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Size and weight—46.5 × 46.5 × 10.9 mm; 59.0 g (without band)

Thickness is measured without the health sensors.

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