Pebble STEEL vs. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pebble STEEL and Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular). 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

Pebble STEEL vs. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble STEEL Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 6
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 34 mm 34 mm
Height 46 mm 40 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 10.74 mm
Weight 56 g 40.6 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Matte black Silver
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Pebble STEEL Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Activity, sleep activity Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, LED backlight Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
Notifications Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Pebble STEEL Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Pebble STEEL Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Pebble STEEL Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type E Ink - monochrome LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.26" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Pebble STEEL Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type - Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Pebble STEEL Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Brushed stainless steel Gold stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Pebble STEEL Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Metal Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Stone | White | Pink sand | Black | Silver | Gold | Space black
STORAGE Pebble STEEL Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Pebble STEEL Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Pebble STEEL Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 hours 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble STEEL Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Leather wrist strap, magnetic charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter Apple Pay
SAR Value - 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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