At the recent Pixel 10 series launch event, Google introduced the Pixel Watch 4, its most advanced smartwatch yet. The new model brings a redesigned display, longer battery life, faster performance, and the first-ever support for standalone satellite communication. It continues to be the only smartwatch that can detect a loss of pulse.
Design and Display
The Pixel Watch 4 keeps the circular design but adds a new Actua 360 display that is curved across the surface. It provides a 10 percent larger active area with 16 percent slimmer bezels and reaches 3,000 nits brightness, 50 percent higher than before, for better visibility in sunlight. Material 3 Expressive improves visuals with richer colors, new clock faces, and clearer UI elements. A stronger haptic engine and improved speaker enhance daily use.
Performance and Battery
The watch runs on the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 platform with a new ML-powered co-processor that is 25 percent faster while using half the power. The 41mm model has a 325 mAh battery rated for 30 hours, while the 45mm has a 455 mAh battery rated for 40 hours. Battery Saver mode extends life to two days on the 41mm and three days on the 45mm. The new Quick Charge Dock charges 0 to 50 percent in 15 minutes and reaches 80 percent in under half an hour.
Durability and Serviceability
It uses Corning Gorilla Glass and aerospace-grade aluminum housing, is water-resistant up to 50 meters, and for the first time offers a replaceable battery and display.
Health and Fitness
Pixel Watch 4 improves sleep tracking accuracy by 18 percent, introduces skin temperature sensing, and uses dual-frequency GPS for more accurate route tracking. It supports over 50 workout types including basketball and pickleball, streams bike metrics to the Fitbit app, and uses AI to automatically detect workouts.
AI and Connectivity
Gemini is available on the wrist with Raise to Talk. The watch also includes LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, GPS, and the first standalone emergency satellite communication system.
Availability
Preorders are open now. Sales start October 9 at $349 for 41mm Wi-Fi, $449 for 41mm LTE, $399 for 45mm Wi-Fi, and $499 for 45mm LTE. In India, it starts at ₹39,900.
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