Are you wondering if you should get the Google Pixel Watch 2, or wait for the Pixel Watch 3 instead? Let’s take a closer look at the expected differences.
Google is on track to reveal its next generation of Pixel products, with the new Pixel 9 and Pixel Watch 3 just on the horizon. Though the first Pixel Watch had a bit of a rough start, the Pixel Watch 2 proved to be a big improvement by being much faster and having better battery life than before.
But with the Google Pixel Watch 3, you may be asking yourself if you should pick up last year’s Pixel Watch 2 or wait for the new Pixel Watch 3. Let’s break it down.Google Pixel Watch 2 vs. Pixel Watch 3: design and display
Based on the latest leaks and rumors, we expect the Google Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3 to have the same design with a round, circular body and a protruding digital crown on the side. The style of the band should also remain the same between the two models.
However, the biggest difference between these two versions is that the Pixel Watch 3 is likely to come in two sizes: 41mm and 45mm. If you weren’t a fan of how the Pixel Watch 2 only comes in the 41mm size and have been wishing for a larger Pixel Watch, it should be a reality with the Pixel Watch 3. With a larger case size, you should also get more battery capacity.
The Pixel Watch 2’s display uses a custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The AMOLED always-on display has a 320-pixel-per-inch (PPI) resolution and can reach up to 1000 nits peak brightness.
It’s expected that the Pixel Watch 3 will have a brighter display than its predecessor, using Google’s Actua Display technology that debuted with the Pixel 8 line. The maximum brightness is reportedly set to hit 2000 nits, which is double that of the Pixel Watch 2. The bezels should also be thinner, allowing users to see more information on the screen at any given time.
In this department, it may be best to wait for the Pixel Watch 3, especially if you have been wanting a larger size Pixel Watch since Google introduced the smartwatch. With the expected improvements to the display, which can really make a difference when you’re outdoors, it would be worth waiting for.Google Pixel Watch 2 vs. Pixel Watch 3: specs
Currently, the Pixel Watch 2 is powered with a Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 processor and has 2GB of RAM. This was a big improvement over the original Pixel Watch, which used an older Exynos chip.
We don’t yet know the specifics of the processor inside the Pixel Watch 3, but Google would be smart to add an even more powerful chip inside, which seems like a safe bet.
The Pixel Watch 3 has also been rumored to have an all-new ultra-wideband (UWB) chip, which could be used for location tracking and precise, short-range communication.
