Pixel Watch vs. Galaxy Watch and Apple Watch; Which watch is the winner?
Google's Android-based Wear OS, developed for smart watches, has been used in Samsung's wearable gadgets for some time. This year, however, with the launch of its first smart watch, the Pixel Watch, Google plans to draw users' attention to the capabilities of its first wearable gadget. Naturally, this big technology company does not have an easy job in this field; Because on one side, Apple's latest smart watches, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra, and Apple Watch SE 2 are visible, and on the other side, Samsung's new smart watches, Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro, tempt users. In this article, we are going to compare these new smart watches in different parts so that if you are planning to buy a smart watch, you can choose the best possible option among these watches. Join SafirSoft in this article.
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Google Smartwatch (Pixel Watch)
Google's first smart Watch has a circular design similar to other Android watches and has a 1.6-inch display. It is made of AMOLED. Google has used stainless steel to make this watch, and the rotary button for users can be seen on the right side of the body of this smart watch. We must mention the Exynos 9110 processor as the beating heart of this smart watch, which is accompanied by 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory. According to Google, the 294 mAh battery of this wearable gadget provides up to 24 hours of charging. The Wear OS 3.5 operating system is installed on this smart Watch by default and provides users with the best user experience.
Apple smart watches (Apple Watch 8, Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch SE 2) h2>
Apple Watch Series 8 has not changed in terms of size compared to the previous model and in 41 and 45 mm sizes are available. In terms of appearance, this smart Watch uses the same flat screen as its previous generation, but with the difference that the size of the screen is a little bigger and has a size of 1.99 inches. According to Apple's claim, the Apple Watch Series 8 has a battery life of 18 hours, which can be increased up to 36 hours with the new low-power mode. Other features of this smart Watch include the watchOS 9 operating system, a new body temperature sensor, and its aluminum and stainless steel body.
Apple Watch Ultra, which is the new product of this big technology company, is designed for active and hard sports athletes. The screen of this Watch is 2 inches and supports a resolution of 410 x 502 pixels. The material of the 49 mm Apple Watch Ultra body is made of titanium, and according to Apple's claim, it provides users with 36-hour charging time. With a maximum brightness of 2000 nits, its screen is the brightest among Apple smart watches. Among the many other features of this product, we can mention the ability to detect car accidents, detect the user entering deep water and support multi-band positioning technology.
Apple Watch SE 2 has been launched in two models of 41 mm and 44 mm. This smart Watch is equipped with the same S8 processor used in Watch Series 8 and uses the Retina OLED display of the first generation Watch SE. In addition to some features of Apple Watch 8 series such as optical heart rate sensor, fall detection and emergency call, the accident detection system is also available in this smart watch.
Samsung smart watches (Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro)
Galaxy Watch 5 in 40 and 44 mm models to The arrangement uses batteries with a capacity of 284 and 410 mAh. The display of this Watch in 40 and 44 mm models will be 1.19 and 1.36 inches, respectively, which will be protected by sapphire glass. The Exynos W920 acts as the beating heart of this smart watch, and it also has 1.5 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. Other features of this Watch include built-in GPS, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi, selected models equipped with LTE and One UI Watch 4.5 operating system.
Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is equipped with a 1.36-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 450 x 450 pixels. The power source of this smart Watch is a large 590 mAh battery that can provide up to 80 hours of battery life on a single charge. This wearable gadget also supports the Samsung Exynos W920 chipset, 1.5 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory.
Compatibility with smartphones
When buying a smart watch, one of the most important The issues that must be considered is its compatibility with smartphones. If you have an iPhone, your only choice is the Apple Watch (or iOS-compatible fitness trackers). You can choose from three new models of Apple smart watches. But neither the Galaxy Watch 5 series nor the Pixel Watch will be compatible with your smartphone.
On the other hand, if you are an Android smartphone user, naturally, Apple's smart watches will be removed from your possible purchase list. You have to choose between Samsung and Google wearable gadgets. Just like Wear OS doesn't work with Apple's iOS, Apple's WatchOS isn't compatible with Android phones either.
Furthermore, you need a smartphone to access all the features of these watches. Have a relatively new one. The current version of Wear OS supports Android 8.0 or later, and WatchOS supports iPhone 8 or later with at least iOS 16.
Design and style
In terms of design and style, all three mentioned smart watches have their own beautiful and unique design, and the taste of users is involved in this issue. The Pixel Watch smart Watch uses a simple and circular design and has a stainless steel body in black, gold or matte silver colors. The rotary button of this smart Watch is very similar to the button of normal watches and especially if you choose an analog Watch face for it, it may be mistaken for a normal watch.
Galaxy Watch 5 is also circular in shape, but The rotating button uses two physical buttons on its body; As a result, the screen looks a bit small, but it's still attractive and beautiful. The smartwatch is available with a black, gold or silver aluminum body, while the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro comes with a black or gray titanium body. These smart watches are square in shape and the rotating button can be seen on their body. The Apple Watch Ultra is slightly thicker, but in terms of basic design, it is no different from the Apple Watch Series 8. The Apple Watch SE and Series 8 are available with aluminum bodies in black, gold, silver, and red, and you can also get the Series 8 with a stainless steel body in black, gold, gray, or silver. The Ultra model has only been launched with a titanium body and gray color.
Display technology
As mentioned earlier, Samsung Galaxy Watch and Google Pixel Watch have circular screens; Meanwhile, the Apple Watch uses a square-shaped display with rounded edges. Additionally, all watches except the Apple Watch SE model use OLED displays. Models with larger screens have more pixels than models with smaller screens, but the resolution offered by all these smartwatches is almost the same.
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Which Watch performs better in terms of charging?
According to the claims of Apple Watch SE manufacturers , Series 8 and Pixel Watch should all offer users up to 24 hours of charging. Also, if you enable low power mode, they are likely to stay on longer. But in the tests conducted on these smart watches, it was found that the Apple Watch Series 8 lasted about 18 hours of normal use before reaching 10% charge.
In this context, Samsung says that the Galaxy Watch 5 can stay on for up to 50 hours, although in the tests it was found that this smart Watch can last up to 30 hours of charging in normal use. We still do not have exact statistics on the battery life of the Watch 5 Pro, but currently the title of the best battery life can be given to the Apple Watch Ultra. The battery of this tough smart Watch lasted 2 days in the tests and reached 15 percent charge.
How durable are these smart watches?
You can swim with all of these watches, but on paper, the Apple and Samsung models are a bit more advanced. The Galaxy Watch 5 supports IP68 certification, which is both waterproof and dustproof. The possibility of swimming up to a depth of 50 meters is also available for the users of this Samsung smart watch. Apple's wearable gadgets also use the IPX waterproof and dustproof standard. Meanwhile, the SE model and the 8 series are water resistant up to a depth of 50 meters. But the Ultra model works up to 100 meters of water and has EN13319 certification for diving. Also, two Galaxy Watch 5 and Apple Watch Ultra models support the MIL-STD-810H standard, but this standard does not show a specific measure of durability. It just means they've been tested under military standards.
Google has also claimed that its first new smartwatch will work up to 50 meters of water, but hasn't mentioned any specific IP certification. So nothing There is no specific measurement of its resistance to dust. Of course, this smart Watch is expected to be as durable as Apple Watch SE, Series 8 and Galaxy Watch.
Connections
All three smartwatches can connect to compatible smartphones, Wi-Fi, and cellular networks. All their data models support 4G LTE bands. They also have GPS, but the Ultra model of the Apple Watch uses L1 GPS and the new L5 frequency for use by athletes. It supports version 5.0 and Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz. Meanwhile, the Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch offer dual-band Wi-Fi technology of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, which could mean supporting faster and more stable connections.
Apple and Samsung watches to They support Bluetooth version 5.3 and 5.2 respectively. In general, newer versions of Bluetooth in smartwatches offer stable and fast connections, but versions 5.2 and 5.3 include Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, which consumes less battery and supports improved audio codecs. Enables tracking when connected via Bluetooth.
Health and fitness tracking capabilities
Most smartwatch manufacturers launch their products with extensive health and sports capabilities. In the meantime, Apple Watch SE offers users only one heart rate sensor. Other Apple Watch models have blood oxygen sensor, ECG function and body temperature measurement sensor as well. Also, during the night, these watches can help women to accurately check their ovulation cycle, although it is not recommended to use this feature.
Pixel Watch smart Watch with blood oxygen sensor and bar It's a heart, but it doesn't have a thermometer. Galaxy watches also lack body temperature sensors, but use heart rate, blood oxygen, and heart rate sensors. In addition, they can measure body mass index (BMI). In the software department, all three smart watches can track your sleep and exercises, and it is also possible to use a variety of fitness applications in these watches.
Since Google bought Fitbit, Pixel Watch uses the company's health and sports mode tracking technologies. Apple and Samsung rely on their own sports apps, but you can install third-party health and fitness apps on both WatchOS and Wear OS.
Best smartwatch for the price
Apple Watch SE is the cheapest smart Watch among these three models, users have to pay $249 and $299 respectively for Wi-Fi models and data models. pay it The Galaxy Watch 5 will be available after that for $279.99 or $329.99 for Wi-Fi and data versions, respectively. Then we should mention the Pixel Watch, which sells for $349.99 (with Wi-Fi) or $399.99 (with data).
In the next category, the Apple Watch Series 8 with a price of $400 or $500 Dollars are available for Wi-Fi and data versions respectively. The price of the larger Apple Watch Series 8 model is about $30 more expensive than this model. Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and Apple Watch Ultra, which have been launched in only one size, are the most expensive smart watches among these watches. The price of Galaxy Watch 5 Pro starts from $449.99 (with Wi-Fi) and $499.99 (with data), and users have to pay about $800 to buy the Apple Watch Ultra.
Conclusion
To choose the best smart watch, you must first consider your needs from buying a wearable gadget and what features are important to you. Is. For example, choosing a Wi-Fi model is an easy way to save money. Of all the watches we reviewed in the article, the Apple Watch Series 8 is the most obvious choice for iPhone owners due to its affordable price and advanced features. But Android phone users will have a hard choice between the Google Pixel Watch and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5.
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Source: PCMAG