Technology Aug 12, 2026 · 1 min read

Google’s Pixel Watch 5 dives deeper into AI and health

The $399 Google Pixel Watch 5 isn't about the hardware. Sure, there's a new satin pyrite case finish, a few new strap colors, and a Steph Curry Special Edition. Under the hood, there's a slightly faster Qualcomm processor and an itty-bitty battery bump. There's a $50 price hike from last year, too,...

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The Verge
by Victoria Song
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 dives deeper into AI and health
Pixel watch 5 on its dock with a colorful rainbow textile strap. The pixel buds 2 are in the background.
At least there’s no new proprietary charger this year. Huzzah!! | Photo: David Imel / The Verge

The $399 Google Pixel Watch 5 isn't about the hardware. Sure, there's a new satin pyrite case finish, a few new strap colors, and a Steph Curry Special Edition. Under the hood, there's a slightly faster Qualcomm processor and an itty-bitty battery bump. There's a $50 price hike from last year, too, because the Pixel Watch 5 isn't immune to RAMageddon - none of us are. Otherwise, no one would blame you for looking at this watch and thinking absolutely nothing's changed. That's because the big updates this year are all software-based.

This isn't a huge surprise considering Google's Fitbit Air launch in May. And after seeing some Pixel Watch 5 …

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