In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation 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.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS | Wear OS 4.0 by Google |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 16 or later | Android 9.0 or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
| Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
| Body Details | Case only: 27.8 g | Case only: 31 g |
| Body Material | Aluminium | 100% recycled aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen) | Ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor, temperature sensor, continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, sleep stages, 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 | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits | 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, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness | 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 | 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 SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| 3M UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 | - |
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| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | - |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| DISPLAY | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Type | Retina LTPO OLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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| 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 |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, side button |
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| CASE | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | Aluminium |
| Case Details | Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Polished silver aluminum |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | Haptic |
| BAND | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Active band |
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| Band Size | Regular | 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 | Starlight | Midnight | White | Porcelain | Bay |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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| RAM | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | Qualcomm |
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| CPU Type | S8 SiP | 5100 |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | Cortex M33 co-processor |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| 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 SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) | 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet |
| SAR Value | 0.13 W/kg (head), 1.35 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 | A2725 | GC3G8 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |
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