The next wearable from Google appears on track for an August debut, according to a fresh filing that has surfaced ahead of the company’s annual hardware showcase. The Pixel Watch 5, developed under the internal codename “Godric,” is expected to be formally introduced alongside the Pixel 11 family during a “Made by Google” event on August 12. An early Google Play Console listing now offers the most detailed look yet at the device’s core specifications.
Processing platform and memory bump
The documentation confirms Google is once again turning to the Qualcomm SW5100, marketed as the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2, the same chip that powered the Pixel Watch 4. This time, however, the SoC is listed with 3 GB of RAM, an increase from the 2 GB found in the previous generation. The silicon packs four ARM Cortex-A53 efficiency cores clocked up to 1.7 GHz. That puts it well behind the newer 3-nm Snapdragon Wear Elite platform featured in Samsung’s Galaxy Watch9, which combines a single Cortex-A78 performance core at 2.1 GHz with four Cortex-A55 efficiency cores at 1.95 GHz. Qualcomm has stated that the Wear Elite can deliver up to five times the CPU performance and up to seven times the GPU performance in optimal scenarios.
Display and connectivity stay the course
The screen specifications remain identical to those of the prior model, with the display again registering a pixel density of 320 pixels per inch. An earlier FCC certification already detailed the device’s wireless capabilities, which carry over unchanged: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, NFC, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), and an optional integrated LTE modem.
Pricing and available configurations
Little else is known about potential new features, as early indications point to a largely familiar design. Pricing, however, is set to shift upward. Reports suggest the entry-level Pixel Watch 5 with a 41-millimeter case will start at €419, a €20 increase over its predecessor. Moving to the larger 44-millimeter body is expected to add another €30, while equipping either size with cellular connectivity will reportedly cost an extra €100.
Source: 9to5google.com