Google’s Pixel Watch is coming soon. Will it eat the Galaxy Watch 7’s lunch?
Intro
There’s just a week remaining until we see Google’s newest smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 3. Now available in two sizes, more AI features, and improvements to health tracking, it’s going to evolve the company’s wearables branch further, making it a viable alternative to the Apple Watches and Galaxy Watches of the world.
But it’s not only Google that’s making moves: Samsung also has a strong presence on the smartwatch scene. Its latest Galaxy Watch 7 is compact, very capable, and has a simple timeless design that makes its suitable for just about any occasion.
Which one should you pick?
41mm/45mm size vs 40mm/44mm size
2,000 nits peak brightness on both
4nm Snapdragon Qualcomm W5 vs 3nm Exynos 1000 chip
Dual-band GPS on Galaxy Watch 7
Read more: Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 review: slightly refined, but falls short on battery life promises
Table of Contents:
Design and Sizes
Bands
Software
Battery and Charging
Models and Prices
Specs
Summary
Design & SizesCompact and classy
Both the Pixel Watch 3 and the Galaxy Watch 7 are no-frills smartwatches that don’t stray away from tradition.
The Pixel Watch 3 will be available in two sizes this year: 45mm and 41mm. This is the first time Google is offering its flagship wearable in two size flavors, and we think that’s a good thing. According to leaked images, the 45mm version of the Pixel Watch 3 will provide «40% more display» than the 41mm Pixel Watch 2. At the same time, the 41mm version of the upcoming watch will arrive with 10% more display, likely thanks to thinner bezels.
We have no specifics about the materials used on either of the watches, but we don’t think Google will rely on titanium or stainless steel. At best, we’d expect the case of the watch to be made of aluminum, which will ensure light weight. The Pixel Watch 3 will likely be IP68-rated, so standard water-resistance.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch 7 is your standard aluminum Samsung smartwatch. It’s got that timeless and easy-going design language, which makes it easy to wear no matter the circumstance. You can have this watch in two size versions, in 40mm and in 44mm. Both are very lightweight and comfortable to wear (unlike the massive Galaxy Watch Ultra).
With the Galaxy Watch 7, we have IP68 general dust and water-resistance on board, but Samsung has also thrown in enhanced water resistance up to 5ATM, or 50 meters. This means that you should generally be okay to swim and dive with the Galaxy Watch 7 without worrying about water damage.
One feature that lacks on the Galaxy Watch 7 is a rotating hardware bezel. Instead, we get a fully touch-based interface; we also don’t get a customizable Quick Button like the one on the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
Display-wise, both the Pixel Watch 3 and Galaxy Watch 7 have OLED displays. Maximum brightness achievable by both will gravitate around 2,000 nits in bright conditions, boosting the overall legibility of the screens. That’s great, but some smartwatches can hit 3,000 nits peak brightness for an ever better legibility; case in point, all those devices are much more expensive.
BandsLots of customization
According to leaked promotional materials, the Pixel Watch 3 will support with a multitude of watch bands in different styles––classic, modern, and sporty. By default, the phone will arrive with a stock Active Band, likely a standard silicone one.
