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Pixel Watch 5 hands-on: Health, GPS and AI at the forefront
The new Pixel Watch 5 boasts enhancements primarily in health features, processing power, and AI capabilities. With the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 chip and increased RAM, it offers a 20% speed boost over its predecessor. Notably, offline support for the Gemini AI assistant and improved GPS tracking—with claims of unparalleled accuracy—are key highlights. Additionally, the watch will track blood pressure and insulin resistance trends, providing users with critical health insights over time.
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Published 12 Aug 2026, 14:26 UTC6 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Improved processing speed with the new Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 chip
- Offline Gemini AI for faster voice commands
- Enhanced GPS accuracy claimed to outperform competitors
- New health features include blood pressure and insulin resistance tracking
- Increased RAM for better performance
Interesting facts
- Pixel Watch 5 reportedly offers the most accurate GPS route tracking among smartwatches.
- Generative watch faces allow users to create personalized designs using AI.
- Health Guardian suite provides monthly health trend summaries.