Pixel Watch 3

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

Pixel Watch 3

Brand	Google
Type	Smartwatch
Series	Pixel
First released	September 10, 2024; 9 months ago (2024-09-10) (GA)
Availability by region	United States
Predecessor	Pixel Watch 2
Operating system	Wear OS 5
System-on-chip	Qualcomm SW5100
CPU	Cortex M33
Memory	2 GB SDRAM
Storage	32 GB eMMC flash
Battery	307 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

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

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

Software