Pixel 3 includes all features currently available on other Google Pixel Watch series14. There are some differences about Pixel Watch 3 that you'll want to know:
- Pixel Watch 3 is available in 2 sizes: 41mm and 45mm.
- Both sizes feature new Actua Displays that are bigger (with smaller bezels and more screen), brighter (up to 2x brighter with peak brightness of 2000 nits), and more responsive than before (variable refresh rate from 1-60hz, and minimum brightness as low as 1 nit), as compared to Pixel Watch 2.
- Battery life can now extend up to 36 or more hours when using battery saver mode, refer to Save power and extend battery life for Google Pixel Watch.
- It features a new Ultra-Wideband chip for accurate and secure ranging – powering Watch Unlock and Digital Car Key for select BMW and MINI vehicles.
- Unlock your fitness potential with the most advanced and comprehensive fitness experience powered by Fitbit.
- The deepest integration with Google9, featuring Pixel Camera control, offline Google Maps, Nest camera and doorbell11 with live streaming12, expanded Call Assist10 functionality and more.
Other differences between Pixel Watch series
| Pixel Watch | Pixel Watch 2 | Pixel watch 3 | |
| Safety Signal1 | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Fall Detection2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Emergency Sharing3 | ✔ Wear OS 4 or late |
✔ | ✔ |
| Emergency SOS4 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Medical Information | ✔ Wear OS 4 or later |
✔ | ✔ Wear OS 5 or later |
| Safety Check5 | ✔ Wear OS 4 or later |
✔ | |
| Making phone calls and SMS texts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Case material |
80% Recycled Stainless Steel |
100% Recycled Aluminum6 |
100% Recycled Aluminum6 |
| Battery life |
Up to 24 hours7 (Always-on Display off) |
Up to 24 hours |
Up to 24 hours Up to 36 hours in Battery Saver Mode
|
| Health and fitness features |
Track steps, heart rate, sleep stages, and more |
All the features available on Pixel Watch and the new advanced health metrics: skin temperature tracking8 and cEDA (continuous electrodermal activity) |
All the features available on Pixel Watch and the new advanced health & fitness tracking8: Advanced Running with workout builder, real-time on-wrist guidance, & advanced form metrics. Readiness, cardio load tracking & Fitbit Morning Brief |
| Other features14 | Camera Controls, Nest integration, Google TV Remote, Call Screen | UWB Digital Car Key, Camera controls, Nest camera and doorbell11 with live streaming12, Google TV Remote12, Offline Google Maps and Recorder, Call Screen & Ask to Hold |
Note: Some features require Fitbit Premium
1 Safety Signal: Not available on Pixel Watch 2 or 3 (Wi-Fi) or in all countries. Safety Signal requires location enabled and, in cases of emergency, provides Fitbit Premium subscribers without a 4G LTE watch line with access to a 4G LTE network for use of safety features only. When your watch is not connected to your phone, Safety Signal does not support Wi-Fi calling.
2 Fall Detection: Fall Detection is not available in all countries and depends on network connectivity and other factors. Your watch may not be reliable for emergency communications. Fall Detection may not detect all falls. To call emergency services on a Google Pixel Watch without 4G LTE, your paired phone must be nearby. Users must grant location permission for Fall Detection to share location externally. Data rates may apply. Go to g.co/pixelwatch/personalsafety for more details.
3 Emergency Sharing: Data rates may apply. Emergency Sharing requires location enabled and 4G LTE service or an internet connection. Emergency Sharing is dependent upon network connectivity and other factors and may not be reliable for emergency communications or available in all countries or languages. Go to g.co/pixelwatch/personalsafety for more details.
4 Emergency SOS: Emergency SOS requires location enabled and 4G LTE service or an internet connection. Emergency SOS is dependent upon network connectivity and other factors and may not be reliable for emergency communications or available in all countries or languages. Go to g.co/pixelwatch/personalsafety for more details.
5 Safety Check: Data rates may apply. Safety Check requires location enabled and 4G LTE service or an internet connection. Safety Check is dependent upon network connectivity and other factors and may not be reliable for emergency communications or available in all countries or languages. Go to g.co/pixelwatch/personalsafety for more details.
6 Recycled aluminum is at least 3% of product based on weight.
7 Maximum battery life is approximate and is based on testing conducted in California in 2024 on pre-production hardware and software, using default settings with a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby, and use of other features, or for “up to 36 hours”, the use of features that are default in Battery Saver mode. Battery life depends on features enabled, usage, environment and many other factors. Use of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower.
8 Requires Fitbit mobile app. Not available in all countries.
9 Google apps and services are subject to change and are not available in all countries or languages.
10 US only. Call Screen requires Pixel 6 or newer Pixel phone (sold separately). Call Screen may not detect all robocalls and spam calls. Not available in all countries or languages, and may be in English only. For more information, see g.co/help/callscreen. Google Assistant and some related features are not available in all languages. Data rates may apply.
11 Only available on Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery), Nest Cam with floodlight, Nest Cam (indoor, wired, 2nd gen), Nest Doorbell (battery), Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen), and 1st gen Nest Cams that have been transferred to the Home app.
12 Some features, including mobile and browser notifications, remote control, video streaming and video recording, require working internet and Wi-Fi.
13 Some Google apps and services require a paired phone within Bluetooth range of your device and are not available in all countries or languages.
14 Works with most phones running on Android 10.0 or newer. Requires Google Account, Google Pixel Watch app, and internet access. Some features require a Fitbit mobile app and/or paid subscription. Google apps and services and Fitbit Premium content and features are subject to change and are not available in all countries or languages. Google Pixel Watch is not compatible with Android (Go edition). See g.co/pixelwatch/specs for technical and device specifications