The Google Pixel Watch it still feels like a new release, but rumors are already swirling about its successor. The next generation of Google smartwatch it is said to have a new architecture and a Qualcomm processor, so it could be very different from the first generation watch.
Recent rumors suggest that we will see an aluminum design for the Pixel Watch 2, instead of the stainless steel used by the original Pixel Watch. It is thought that this change is made in order to reduce the weight, and this could be very important if Google decides to launch a big one.
At 36 grams without a strap, the Pixel Watch is already lighter than watches like stainless steel. Apple Watch Series 8but it is much richer than Fitbit Sense 2and its aluminum housing.
Weight loss is good news for exercise enthusiasts, as well as those who like to collect sleep tracking data. At this point, we don’t know much about the design of the upcoming smartwatch.
If you are waiting for the next Google watch, keep reading, we have collected all the rumors that have been known so far and put them below.
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Pixel Watch 2 release date and price
- October 2023 – along with the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
- About $349
Rumor has it that the Google Pixel Watch 2 will be officially announced at Google’s annual hardware event, along with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in Autumn 2023.
Previous events have been held in October, except for 2020, when the event was held in September. This means that we are confident that we will see Google hardware announcements in October 2023.
There have been no pricing rumors yet, but the Pixel Watch retails for $349.99 and we expect similar pricing for the new model.
Pixel Watch 2 design
- Lightweight aluminum construction
- Bigger?
So far, there has been only one rumor about the design of the Pixel Watch 2. A report from 9to5Google it is said that the Pixel Watch 2 will switch to an aluminum chassis, as opposed to the stainless steel chassis used in the original Pixel Watch.
It is thought that the move will be made to reduce the weight of the outfit. The current Pixel Watch weighs 36 grams without its strap, which is significantly heavier than similar aluminum smartwatches Fitbit Sense 2, which comes in at 26 grams without the cable. This will be a welcome change for anyone who likes to use their Pixel Watch for sleeping and tracking games.
A lot of people are hoping for more variety this time around, and we wouldn’t be too surprised if that turns out to be the case. The original Pixel Watch is only available in 41mm, and it looks small for those of us with big hands.
Another thing that is at the top of the production list is that the successor will have smaller bezels on its display. While the Pixel Watch does a good job of hiding its bezels, they are on the large side, and it would be nice to see them shrink a bit.
Pixel Watch 2 images
- Qualcomm Snapdragon W5-series SoC
- The same sensors as the Fitbit Sense 2?
So far the only thing we’ve heard about the Pixel Watch 2 hardware is that we can expect it to move to a Snapdragon processor, not Exynos.
This processor is said to be based on Qualcomm’s latest W5 chipset, but we don’t know which one yet. The TicWatch Pro 5 it was recently released with the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chipset, and it’s possible that we’ll see the same one used in the Pixel Watch 2, as well.
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There is also a standard Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chip that has been used in other smart watches in the Chinese market, such as Oppo Watch 3but so far we have not seen this in Europe.
Rumor has it that the Pixel Watch 2 will get a new cEDA sensor for tracking stress levels and a skin temperature sensor. This would be in addition to all the sensors available on the original Pixel Watch: GPS, accelerometer, altimeter, compass, gyroscope and heart rate sensor.
Pixel Watch 2 battery life
- Exceeding the date of use is a regular observation.
Rumors suggest that the battery of the Pixel Watch 2 may not be bigger than the battery of the original Pixel Watch. However, we can expect it to last longer due to the better processor and software tweaks made in Wear OS 4.
There’s not much at the moment, the idea being that Google has been looking at one-day use and always-on display – something that can’t be done with the current Pixel Watch.
Pixel Watch 2: what’s happened so far?
July 23 2023: The Pixel Watch 2 is said to switch to a lighter aluminum body
A report from 9to5Google it is said that the Pixel Watch 2 will be made from aluminum, not stainless steel, in order to reduce weight.
May 30 2023: Google Pixel Watch 2 will switch to Snapdragon and have better battery life, rumors say
According to 9 to 5 Google, we will be seeing the Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset in the new clothes, and it will be from the latest W5 series. The report also says that we’ll see more than a day of battery life and full-time display and health monitoring similar to the Fitbit Sense 2.