Google Pixel Watch 4
Satellite SOS on the LTE model, a domed 3000-nit screen, and it finally lasts past dinner.
Key specs
- Battery life
- 1 day
- Battery saver
- 2 days
- Charging
- 45 min
- Weight
- 31g
- Case size
- 41mm
- Display
- AMOLED, always-on
- Water resistance
- 5 ATM (50m)
- Phone
- Android only
- Sensors
- Optical heart rate, Multi-path PPG, ECG, SpO₂, Skin temperature, EDA (skin conductance), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer, Compass, GPS, Altimeter, Ambient light, Microphone
The Pixel Watch 4 fixes the two things that held the line back. Thirty hours with the always-on display running is a real day and a half, and the new side-mounted dock refills it from empty in about 45 minutes while keeping the screen readable. The domed display curves into the edge for 10% more usable area at 3000 nits. Where it pulls ahead of everything else is safety: satellite SOS on the LTE models that works with no phone and no signal, Loss of Pulse Detection, fall and crash detection, and ECG. Dual-frequency GPS finally makes it honest for city running. The Gemini-powered Health Coach and the deepest sleep analysis sit behind Google Health Premium. Its successor, the Pixel Watch 5 (August 2026), keeps this body, display, and battery.
Strengths
- Satellite SOS on LTE models — no phone, no signal needed
- Loss of Pulse Detection alongside ECG and AFib alerts
- Empty to full in about 45 minutes
Tradeoffs
- No blood pressure or body composition, unlike the Galaxy Watch 8
- Google Health Premium gates the AI coach and deepest analytics
- Android-only, and 30 hours still trails the Galaxy Watch Ultra badly
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Common questions
- How much does the Google Pixel Watch 4 cost?
- The Google Pixel Watch 4 starts at $349.99, with larger sizes and premium finishes costing more.
- Does the Google Pixel Watch 4 require a subscription?
- No. Google sells an optional premium tier at $9.99/month for deeper analysis, but the Google Pixel Watch 4 tracks and syncs without it.
- How long does the Google Pixel Watch 4 battery last?
- About 1 day of typical use per charge. Heavy GPS use, an always-on display, and continuous sensing all pull that number down.
- How much does the Google Pixel Watch 4 weigh?
- The 41 mm Google Pixel Watch 4 weighs 31 g.
- How big is the Google Pixel Watch 4?
- The Google Pixel Watch 4 has a 41 mm case in the configuration we list, which weighs 31 g.
- Is the Google Pixel Watch 4 waterproof?
- The Google Pixel Watch 4 is rated 5 ATM (50m), which covers showering, swimming, and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating.
- Does the Google Pixel Watch 4 work with iPhone and Android?
- It pairs with Android only — there is no iPhone app.
- When was the Google Pixel Watch 4 released?
- Google released the Google Pixel Watch 4 in 2025, and it is still in the current lineup.