Google Pixel Watch 4 to Retain Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 Chipset – Bigger Battery, New Sizes & Bands Incoming

While Google is making headlines by switching to TSMC for its upcoming Tensor G5 chipset (set to debut in the Pixel 10 series), the company is playing it safe with its smartwatch lineup. The upcoming Google Pixel Watch 4 will reportedly reuse the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chip, the same processor found in both the Pixel Watch 2 and Watch 3.

This Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chip, launched in 2022, is built on a 4nm process and features four Cortex-A53 cores. Despite recent news that Qualcomm is developing a Snapdragon W6 with a more powerful 1x Cortex-A78 + 4x A55 setup, Google appears uninterested—for now. Instead, insiders claim Google is saving its first custom Tensor chip for smartwatches for the Pixel Watch 5, expected to feature the same 1+4 core layout as the Exynos W1000 used in Samsung’s Galaxy Watch8.

What's New in the Pixel Watch 4?

📏 Two Size Options:

41mm (Meridian / FME23)

45mm (Kenari / FK23)

🔋 Battery Upgrades:

41mm: 327mAh (+20mAh over Watch 3)

45mm: 459mAh (+39mAh over Watch 3)

🧱 Thicker Body:

Now 14.3mm, up from 12.3mm, likely due to the battery boost

⚡ Faster Charging expected (details TBD)

📶 Connectivity Options: Bluetooth & 4G variants

🎨 Style Options:

New bands including two-tone leather, Active Sport, and metal mesh

Despite the older chipset, Google seems focused on improving battery life and style for the Pixel Watch 4, while keeping the major silicon leap for 2025. The Pixel Watch 4 is expected to debut alongside the Pixel 10 series later this year.