Pixel Watch 3

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Pixel Watch 3
Google Pixel Watch 3-41 (Champagne Gold + Hazel).svg
Brand Google
Series Pixel
First releasedSeptember 10, 2024;6 days ago (2024-09-10) (GA)
Availability by regionUnited States
Predecessor Pixel Watch 2
Type Smartwatch
Operating system Wear OS 5
System-on-chip Qualcomm SW5100
CPU Cortex M33
Memory2 GB SDRAM
Storage32 GB eMMC flash
Battery307 mAh (41mm)/420 mAh (45mm)

The Pixel Watch 3 is a Wear OS smartwatch designed, developed, and marketed by Google as part of the Google Pixel product line. It serves as the successor to the second-generation Pixel Watch.

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The Pixel Watch 3 was officially announced on August 13, 2024, at the annual Made by Google event, and was released in the United States on September 10.

History

9to5Google reported in January 2024 that Google was planning to release the Pixel Watch 3 in two sizes. [1] The device was approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in July of that year. [2] Google officially announced the Pixel Watch 3 on August 13, alongside the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, at the annual Made by Google event. [3]

Specifications

Design

The Pixel Watch 3 retains the same basic design as the prior Pixel Watch 1 and 2 and is marketed in two sizes, 41 and 45 mm in diameter. While the 41 mm watch matches the size of prior Pixel Watches, the bezels are slightly smaller and there is 10% more display area. The 45 mm watch has 40% more display area compared to prior models. For each size, the maximum brightness is 2000 nits. [4]

Color options for the Pixel Watch 3, 41mm
Google Pixel Watch 3-41 (Polished Silver + Rose Quartz).svg Google Pixel Watch 3-41 (Matte Black + Obsidian).svg Google Pixel Watch 3-41 (Champagne Gold + Hazel).svg Google Pixel Watch 3-41 (Polished Silver + Porcelain).svg
Case Polished Silver Matte Black Champagne Gold Polished Silver
Active Band Rose Quartz Obsidian Hazel Porcelain
Color options for the Pixel Watch 3, 45mm size
Google Pixel Watch 3-45 (Matte Black + Obsidian).svg Google Pixel Watch 3-45 (Matte Hazel + Hazel).svg Google Pixel Watch 3-45 (Polished Silver + Porcelain).svg
Case Matte Black Matte Hazel Polished Silver
Active Band Obsidian Hazel Porcelain

Hardware

Software

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References

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