Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Google Pixel Watch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) and Google Pixel Watch 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Google Pixel Watch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Google Pixel Watch 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 6 Wear OS 4.0 by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS Android 9.0 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 34 mm -
Height 40 mm -
Depth 10.74 mm -
Weight 30.8 g -
Body Details - Case only: 31 g
Body Material Aluminium 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Google Pixel Watch 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor, temperature sensor, continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), heart rate variability, breathing rate, ECG, sleep quality score
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS Call handling, find phone function, auto-activity detection, Find my Device, breathing training function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, heart rate zones, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, brightness: 1000 nits, cardio fitness score
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - Google Home
IoT Communications Type - Cloud
IoT Communications Technology - Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled Direct Direct
CELLULAR Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Google Pixel Watch 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Google Pixel Watch 2
Type LTPO OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels -
Pixel Density - 320 ppi
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Google Pixel Watch 2
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Aluminium
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium Polished silver aluminum
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback Haptic
BAND Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Google Pixel Watch 2
Band Type Nike sport band Active band
Band Size S/M/L S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck -
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black Porcelain | Bay
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Google Pixel Watch 2
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Google Pixel Watch 2
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Google Pixel Watch 2
Manufacturer Apple Qualcomm
CPU Type S5 5100
Features W3 Apple wireless chip Cortex M33 co-processor
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity - 294 mAh
Battery Life 18 hours 24 hours
Battery Life Details - Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 75 hour(s)
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Google Pixel Watch 2
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, Nike Run Club Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
SAR Value 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb) -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.84 W/kg (limb)
0.203 W/kg (body)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - GC3G8
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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