Samsung Galaxy Watch Active vs. Google Pixel Watch

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active vs. Google Pixel Watch Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Google Pixel Watch
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
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
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
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
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
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
Type Super AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
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
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Google Pixel Watch
Case Shape Round Round
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
Band Type Band Band
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
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
User Memory 1.5 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Google Pixel Watch
RAM Size 0.75 GB 2 GB
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Google Pixel Watch
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos 9110 Exynos 9110
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Google Pixel Watch
Technology - Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock Wristband (135 - 170 mm), 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, USB-C magnetic charging cable
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
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