Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) vs. Google Pixel Watch

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) and Google Pixel Watch. 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 Series 3 (GPS) vs. Google Pixel Watch Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Google Pixel Watch
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 Wear OS by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 33.3 mm -
Height 38.6 mm -
Depth 11.4 mm -
Weight 26.7 g -
Body Details - Case only: 36 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium 80% recycled stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Scratch-resistant, water-resistant, splash-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Google Pixel Watch
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, floors climbed, stress level, ECG, sleep quality score, mindfulness
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts Call handling, find phone function, Find my Device, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, instant message reply, International Emergency Calling, 3-month YouTube Music Premium subscription
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GNSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology - 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
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Google Pixel Watch
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Google Pixel Watch
Type OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 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 Series 3 (GPS) Google Pixel Watch
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Google Pixel Watch
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Composite back Stainless steel
Case Details Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium Polished silver | Champagne gold | Matte black
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Google Pixel Watch
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size - L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 165-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck -
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | White | Fog | Pink sand | Grey Charcoal | Chalk | Hazel | Obsidian
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Google Pixel Watch
Storage Capacity 8 GB 32 GB
RAM Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Google Pixel Watch
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Google Pixel Watch
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 Exynos 9110
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Google Pixel Watch
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity - 294 mAh
Battery Life 18 hours 24 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Google Pixel Watch
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Wristband (135 - 170 mm), 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software - Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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