Pixel Watch vs. Galaxy Watch vs. Apple Watch: Which Wearable Wins?
Google's Android-based Wear OS for smartwatches has been around for years, but the company is now entering the wearable hardware game with the Pixel Watch. It faces compelling, entrenched competition, however. The latest Apple Watch models (the SE, Series 8, and Ultra) stand in one corner, while Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro lurk in another. We compare them all below so you can find the one that works best for you.
This is the most important aspect to consider. If you have an iPhone, your only choice is an Apple Watch (or a smartwatch-like fitness tracker that's compatible with iOS). From there, you can narrow it down to one of the three Apple Watches currently available, but neither the Galaxy Watch 5 nor Pixel Watch is going to work.
On the other hand, if you have an Android phone, you can count the Apple Watch out and narrow your list to the Galaxy Watch 5 or Pixel Watch. Just like Wear OS doesn't work with iOS, Apple's WatchOS doesn't work with Android.
In either case, you need to have a relatively recent phone for everything to work properly. The current version of Wear OS requires Android 8.0 or later and WatchOS requires an iPhone 8 or later with at least iOS 16.
All three watches have wildly different aesthetics to consider, especially if you feel strongly about whether your smartwatch can pass for an ordinary wristwatch at a glance.
The Pixel Watch is simple and circular, with a stainless steel case in matte black, gold, or silver. It has a watch-like crown and is easy to mistake for a regular watch, especially if you opt for an analog face.
The Galaxy Watch 5 is also circular, though it uses a digital bezel around the face for navigation instead of a crown. The screen looks a little small as a
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