Last year, Google and Samsung joined forces to release a unified version of Wear OS, one that’s more capable, polished, and one that would remain exclusive to Samsung Watch devices for almost a year. Now, with just a handful of smartwatches running Wear OS 3.5, Google’s Pixel Watch will be regarded as the golden standard for Wear OS smartwatches.
The Google Pixel Watch is Google’s first Pixel wearable offering, promising a smooth, polished experience and hoping to be regarded as “the Apple Watch of Androids”. The Pixel Watch also carries the future of Wear OS as a platform, and many will be watching to see whether it will bring an advancement of the operating system.
The Pixel Watch introduced features that Wear OS has already had before Wear OS 3.5, but the operating system has been fully redesigned with more polish and better attention to detail in animations and sounds. The watch is made to be comfortable to wear all day and to appear inviting and helpful.
Google Pixel Watch specifications
Body: Dimensions and weight (without strap) 41 x 12.3 mm, 36g; Matte or polished stainless-steel case (80% recycled stainless steel); Fluoroelastomer Active Band with soft-touch coating
Display: 1.2″ AMOLED, 450 x 450 round display, 320ppi pixel density, 1000 nits peak brightness, 3D formed dome Gorilla Glass 5
Straps: Detachable proprietary fastener; Small and large Active Band straps included – fits wrists 130-175 mm or 165-210 mm around
Features: 5ATM rating (IP68), continuous heart rate monitoring, Sleep tracking, Stress monitoring, Sports and fitness tracking, Step Counter, Notifications, Idle reminder, Phone Finder, Weather, Calendar, Music control, Google Assistant, Music streaming, calls, and Notification Sync over LTE, Wear OS apps, Fitbit fitness (default)
Sensors: Compass, altimeter, Blood oxygen sensor, Multipurpose electrical sensor (ECG), Optical heart rate sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor
Software: Wear OS 3.5, pairs with Pixel Watch app
32GB eMMC; 2GB SDRAM
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n 2.4GHz, NFC, LTE and UMTS (LTE model only), compatible with Android 8.0 or newer
Battery and charging: 294 mAh; USB-C magnetic charging cable (50% in 30 minutes), 5W charging
Colors: Obsidian, Charcoal, Chalk, Lemongrass, Hazel
Fitbit integration is new to Wear OS and it debuts on the Pixel Watch with a more comprehensive suite of features for health and fitness tracking than Google Fit. The Pixel Watch comes with six months of Fitbit Premium, offering advanced health tracking features and access to a whole library of exercise videos and mindfulness content like guided breathing and meditation.
Design and comfort
For the Pixel Watch, Google went for an understated and minimalist look. The watch is round, with its protective layer of glass formed into a dome that elegantly wraps around the circumference of the Pixel Watch. Meanwhile, the watch case is made of stainless steel, which is comprised of 80% recycled material.
The shape of the Pixel Watch makes it very comfortable to wear every day and sleep with it at night. It is easy to forget you are wearing it thanks to its lightweight and comfort. Its curvy and sleek design means it won’t snag on clothing or get in the way when you are working with your hands.
Display
The Pixel Watch uses a sharp and vibrant, circular AMOLED display and the 3D dome that protects it is made of Gorilla Glass 5. It measures 1.2 inches across and has a resolution of 450 x 450 px – this makes for a pixel density of around 320ppi.
Source:gsmarena
