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.

Pixel Watch 3
Pixel watch 3
BrandGoogle
TypeSmartwatch
SeriesPixel
First releasedSeptember 10, 2024; 3 months ago (2024-09-10) (GA)
Availability by regionUnited States
PredecessorPixel Watch 2
Operating systemWear OS 5
System-on-chipQualcomm SW5100
CPUCortex M33
Memory2 GB SDRAM
Storage32 GB eMMC flash
Battery307 mAh (41mm)/420 mAh (45mm)

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

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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

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Design

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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
       
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
     
Case Matte Black Matte Hazel Polished Silver
Active Band Obsidian Hazel Porcelain

Hardware

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Software

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References

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  1. ^ Li, Abner (January 19, 2024). "Source: Google working on two Pixel Watch 3 sizes". 9to5Google. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  2. ^ Li, Abner (July 7, 2024). "Pixel Watch 3 arrives at FCC with UWB, 5 GHz Wi-Fi". 9to5Google. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  3. ^ Chokkattu, Julian; So, Adrienne (August 13, 2024). "Everything Google Announced at Its 'Made by Google' Pixel Hardware Event". Wired. Archived from the original on August 13, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  4. ^ Savvides, Lexy (August 13, 2024). "Google Pixel Watch 3 First Impressions: Two Sizes, Finally". CNET. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
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