Google Pixel Watch 5 (45 mm, LTE) / Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro (45 mm)

Google Pixel Watch 5 (45 mm, LTE): 45 mm · 4G LTE option

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro (45 mm): The Galaxy Watch5 Pro comes in one size (45 mm): SM-R920 (Bluetooth) and SM-R925 (LTE), in Black Titanium and Gray Titanium. The 40/44 mm Galaxy Watch5 is a separate model with a different battery, case material and display size.

SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 5 (45 mm, LTE)Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro (45 mm)
Release year20262022
LaunchAnnounced and opened for pre-order on 12 August 2026; on sale 20 August 2026 Google—
DisplayActua 360; 320 ppi AMOLED LTPO; DCI-P3; up to 3000 nits; 1–60 Hz variable refresh; as low as 1 nit in always-on mode Google1.4-inch (34.6 mm) 450 × 450 Super AMOLED; full-colour Always On Display

The bezel is raised above the display, which Samsung designs to protect the glass from knocks. There is no rotating bezel; menus are navigated with touch gestures and the buttons.

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Cover glassCustom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Google—
Case and band100% recycled aluminium case; soft-touch HNBR rubber Active Band (2nd gen) Google—
Wrist sizeThe small band fits 150–185 mm wrists and the large band 165–215 mm; both come in the box Google—
Size45 mm diameter; 12.3 mm height Google—
Weight36.7 g (without band) Google—
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated; Cortex-M55 co-processor; Google cites a 12% CPU increase and 50% more RAM than the previous generation GoogleExynos W920, dual-core 1.18 GHz Samsung
Storage64 GB eMMC flash (capacity before formatting) Google—
SoftwareWear OS 7.0 Google—
Connectivity4G LTE and UMTS; Bluetooth 6.0; Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 and 5 GHz); NFC; Ultra-Wideband GoogleBluetooth 5.2, Wi‑Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4 + 5 GHz, NFC, GPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo; LTE (LTE model only)

The LTE model can make calls and use data without the phone nearby; support depends on the carrier.

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LTE optionOn the LTE option the watch can be activated for calls, texts and music without the phone; carrier activation is required and the phone must use the same carrier Google—
Satellite SOSEmergency communication over satellite; no extra charge for 2 years after activation; may be unavailable in some countries or conditions Google—
PositioningDual-frequency GPS; US: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS; rest of world: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS Google—
GPS route accuracyGoogle says post-workout route correction uses Google Maps 3D building models and weather-station data, and claims twice the accuracy of the previous generation in difficult urban areas; the comparison rests on Google’s own July 2026 study Google—
SensorsMulti-path optical heart rate, red and infrared SpO2, electrical sensors for the ECG app, skin conductance (cEDA), far-field skin temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, altimeter, compass, magnetometer, ambient light GoogleSamsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), temperature, accelerometer, barometer, gyro, geomagnetic, light sensor

Electrical Heart Signal enables ECG and Bioelectrical Impedance enables body composition estimates; ECG works through the Samsung Health Monitor app only in approved markets.

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Health featuresIrregular rhythm and high/low heart rate notifications, ECG, loss of pulse detection; breathing emergency detection (launching in Europe first); monthly trend summaries for blood pressure, sleep breathing and insulin resistance (“coming soon” in the announcement). Availability varies by country Google—
Battery465 mAh (typical) lithium-ion; up to 40 hours with always-on display, up to 72 hours in Battery Saver mode Google—
ChargingWith the Quick Charge Dock: about 15 minutes to 50%, 30 minutes to 80% and 60 minutes to 100%; the 30 W adapter is sold separately Google—
Water and dust resistance5 ATM and IP68; Google states the watch is not waterproof or dustproof and that resistance can diminish over time Google—
ControlsTouchscreen, side button, haptic crown, Gen 3 premium haptics; touchless one-handed gestures Google—
AudioBuilt-in microphone and speaker Google—
GeminiGemini Intelligence; Raise to Talk, At a Glance and proactive suggestions; core actions run on the device. Features are offered in select countries and languages to users 18 and over Google—
Phone compatibilityWorks with most phones running Android 12 or newer; requires a Google Account and the Pixel Watch app; Android (Go edition) is not supported GoogleAndroid 8.0 or higher with more than 1.5 GB of RAM Samsung
RepairGoogle cites a repairable architecture; repair manuals and options vary by region Google—
Warranty1 year in the US, Canada, Japan, India, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia and Mexico; 2 years in the UK, EEA, France, Switzerland and Australia Google—
Glass and case—Sapphire Crystal; titanium case with D-Buckle Sport Band

The D-buckle band folds open; because the watch cannot lie flat, it is charged on its side on the Samsung charger.

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Memory and storage—1.5 GB RAM + 16 GB internal storage Samsung
Battery and charging—590 mAh (typical); WPC-based wireless faster charging

Samsung says real battery life varies with network environment and usage patterns. 590 mAh is about 44% larger than the 410 mAh battery in the 44 mm Galaxy Watch5.

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Operating system—Wear OS 3.5 (Powered by Samsung) with One UI Watch 4.5 at launch

Activation requires connecting to an Android phone with Google Mobile Services; it cannot be used with an iPhone.

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Durability—5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H

5ATM covers surface water use such as swimming, not diving or high-pressure water. MIL-STD-810H is the US military standard for environmental test methods.

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Size and weight—45.4 × 45.4 × 10.5 mm; 46.5 g

Dimensions are measured without the health sensors and weight without the strap.

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