Google Pixel Watch 5 and Apple Watch Series 11 comparison

The Google Pixel Watch 5 and Apple Watch Series 11 have reached price parity, with both brands offering base models starting at $399.99 and larger versions at $429.99.

In terms of compatibility, the Apple Watch Series 11 is restricted to iPhone users running iOS 26 or later, while the Pixel Watch 5 works with most Android devices running Android 12 or newer.

Hardware differences include the Pixel Watch 5 utilizing a new dual-processor setup with a Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated chip and a Cortex-M55 coprocessor. The Apple Watch Series 11 continues to use the S10 chip. Regarding connectivity, the Apple Watch features 5G cellular support, whereas the Pixel Watch 5 uses LTE but includes satellite connectivity for emergency services.