Smartwatches Head to head
Google Pixel Watch 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch9
They are level on battery life (rated), water resistance, ECG app, built-in GPS and cellular version available. At list price the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 is $20 cheaper.
Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm Wi-Fi
$429.99
Maker's list price, checked Sep 29, 2026
Model Pixel Watch 5 (45mm)
Leads on 0 of 5 specs
Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm Bluetooth
$409.99
Maker's list price, checked Sep 29, 2026
Model SM-L350NZKAXAA
Leads on 0 of 5 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 5 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Google Pixel Watch 5 if
It leads on none of the specs both makers publish; the case for it rests on things a spec sheet does not capture.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 if
You want the lower price and can live without the Google Pixel Watch 5's advantages listed above.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Google Pixel Watch 5 | Samsung Galaxy Watch9 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $429.99 | $409.99 | Samsung Galaxy Watch9 |
| Battery life (rated) | 40 hr | 40 hr | Level |
| Case weight (no band) | 36.7 g | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Water resistance | 50 m | 50 m | Level |
| ECG app | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Cellular version available | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Case size | 45 mm | 44 mm | For information |
