Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) and Google Pixel Watch. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Google Pixel Watch |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 5 | Wear OS by Google |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS | Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
Width | 34 mm | - |
Height | 40 mm | - |
Depth | 10.7 mm | - |
Weight | 39.8 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 36 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel | 80% recycled stainless steel |
Protection | Waterproof | Scratch-resistant, water-resistant, splash-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Google Pixel Watch |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index | 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, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS | 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/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou 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 |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Google Pixel Watch |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | - |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
Messaging Services | SMS | - |
Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Google Pixel Watch |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Google Pixel Watch |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | - |
Screen Size | 1.57" | - |
Pixel Density | - | 320 ppi |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Google Pixel Watch |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Google Pixel Watch |
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Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | Stainless steel |
Case Details | Stainless steel | Space grey aluminium | Space black stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Gold stainless steel | Polished silver | Champagne gold | Matte black |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Google Pixel Watch |
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Band Type | Milanese loop | Band |
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Band Size | - | L |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-180 mm | 165-210 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Magnetic closure | - |
Band Material | Steel mesh | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | White | Black | Pink sand | Space black | Gold | Seashell | Stone | Charcoal | Chalk | Hazel | Obsidian |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Google Pixel Watch |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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RAM | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Google Pixel Watch |
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RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Google Pixel Watch |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S4 | Exynos 9110 |
Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Google Pixel Watch |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | - | 294 mAh |
Battery Life | 18 hours | 24 hours |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Google Pixel Watch |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Wristband (135 - 170 mm), 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, USB-C magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Apple Pay | Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet |
SAR Value | 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |