Apple Watch Series 11 46mm vs Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- Health Sensors and FeaturesApple Watch Series 11 46mm
- DisplayGoogle Pixel Watch 5 45mm
- Positioning and GNSSGoogle Pixel Watch 5 45mm
- Battery and ChargingGoogle Pixel Watch 5 45mm
- ConnectivityGoogle Pixel Watch 5 45mm
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
 AppleApple Watch Series 11 46mmNo reviews yet |  GoogleGoogle Pixel Watch 5 45mmNo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Case Size | 46 mm | 45 mm |
| Processor | Apple S10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated |
| Battery Life | up to 24 hours | up to 40 hours |
| ECG App | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | 50m | 5 ATM |
| Health Sensors and Features | ||
| Heart Rate Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| SpO2 Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| ECG Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Skin Temperature Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| ECG App | Yes | Yes |
| Atrial Fibrillation Notification | Yes | — |
| Sleep Tracking | Yes | — |
| Fall Detection | Yes | — |
| Crash Detection | Yes | — |
| Display | ||
| Panel | OLED (LTPO3) | AMOLED (LTPO) |
| Resolution | 416x496 | — |
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nit | 3000 nit |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Kasa | ||
| Case Size | 46 mm | 45 mm |
| Case Thickness | 9.7 mm | 12.3 mm |
| Weight | 37.8 g | 36.7 g |
| Case Material | Aluminum / Titanium | Aluminum |
| Front Glass | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Positioning and GNSS | ||
| GNSS Receiver | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-Band GNSS | No | Yes |
| GNSS Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, Galileo, Glonass |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| The figure the maker states | up to 24 hours | up to 40 hours |
| What that figure measures | Normal use | With always-on display on |
| Capacity | — | 465 mAh |
| Charging Type | Fast charging | Quick charge dock |
| Water and Dust Resistance | ||
| Water Resistance | 50m | 5 ATM |
| IP Rating | IP6X | IP68 |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple S10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | Optional | Optional |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | watchOS | Wear OS 7.0 |
| Phone Compatibility | iPhone 11 or later (iOS 26+) | Android 12 and later |
The two products are level on the compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.