what you need to know
- According to the latest news, the Pixel Watch will have a 300mAh battery, which is slightly larger than the Galaxy Watch 4 (40mm model).
- The smartwatch will also allegedly support cellular connectivity, rather than just relying on your phone for connectivity.
- Google is expected to showcase the wearable at its I/O event in May.
While we now have a pretty good idea of what the Google Pixel Watch will look like thanks to a bunch of leaked photos taken at a restaurant, so far not much has been said about the smartwatch’s internals. New leaks reveal its battery capacity and connectivity features.
According to 9to5Google, the upcoming smartwatch will feature a 300mAh battery. This makes sense, as the device’s thick body (roughly 14mm thick) allows more room for a larger battery.
However, it’s unclear if this battery capacity will be shared by all the rumored Pixel Watch variants. But one thing is for sure, this particular battery capacity will fit the 40mm model that was spotted at a restaurant in the US a few days ago.
If true, the Pixel Watch would stand out among some of the best Android smartwatches for its size. The 40mm version of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 has a 247mAh battery, which the company claims can last up to 40 hours. However, based on our reviews, it usually lasts around 24 hours, although your mileage may vary based on usage.
It’s important to note that it’s difficult to determine how long a device will last based on battery capacity alone. However, based on this leak and the possibility of the smartwatch running Wear OS 3, it’s safe to assume the Pixel Watch will have better battery life than the Galaxy Watch 4.
A source also told 9to5 that the smartwatch will support cellular connectivity, meaning it won’t rely on a smartphone for connectivity. There’s no word on whether this will be consistent across its various models, but it’s almost certainly available on at least one of them.
A recent rumor has it that the Pixel Watch will cost between $300 and $400, the same price range as the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. That means Google is serious about catching up with Samsung in the wearables market.
When the Mountain View giant kicks off its I/O 2022 event on May 11, we’ll likely learn more about the first Google-made smartwatch.