Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Google Pixel Watch

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Google Pixel Watch Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Google Pixel Watch
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
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
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
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
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM -
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
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Google Pixel Watch
Type LTPO OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
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
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Google Pixel Watch
Case Size 40 mm -
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
Band Type Milanese loop Band
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
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Google Pixel Watch
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Google Pixel Watch
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 Exynos 9110
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Google Pixel Watch
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Wristband (135 - 170 mm), 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, USB-C magnetic charging cable
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
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