Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 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 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Google Pixel Watch |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | Tizen OS 4.0 | Wear OS by Google |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later | Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 39.5 mm | - |
Height | 39.5 mm | - |
Depth | 10.5 mm | - |
Weight | 25 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 36 g |
Body Material | Aluminium | 80% recycled stainless steel |
Protection | Waterproof | Scratch-resistant, water-resistant, splash-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Google Pixel Watch |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level | 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 | Automatic exercise recognition | 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 | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Digital Player | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou 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 | - | Google Assistant |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Google Pixel Watch |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) | - |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Google Pixel Watch |
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Type | Super AMOLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | - |
Screen Size | 1.1" | - |
Pixel Density | - | 320 ppi |
Colour Depth | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Google Pixel Watch |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Google Pixel Watch |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
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Case Back | - | Stainless steel |
Case Details | Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green | Polished silver | Champagne gold | Matte black |
BAND | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Google Pixel Watch |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | - | L |
Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 165-210 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | - |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | - | Charcoal | Chalk | Hazel | Obsidian |
STORAGE | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Google Pixel Watch |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB |
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User Memory | 1.5 GB | - |
RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Google Pixel Watch |
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RAM Size | 0.75 GB | 2 GB |
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CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Google Pixel Watch |
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Manufacturer | Samsung | - |
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CPU Type | Exynos 9110 | Exynos 9110 |
Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | - |
BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Google Pixel Watch |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 230 mAh | 294 mAh |
Battery Life | 45 hours | 24 hours |
Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 45 hour(s) Outdoor workout time with GPS - up to 15 hour(s) Low usage - up to 90 hour(s) Local storage music playback time - up to 8 hour(s) Indoor workout time - up to 45 hour(s) |
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Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Google Pixel Watch |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, wireless charging dock | Wristband (135 - 170 mm), 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, USB-C magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R500 | - |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |