Google's hardware events rarely come with surprises these days. The company has a well-documented history of upcoming devices appearing online months before official announcements.
The Pixel Watch 5 is following that pattern.
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The Made by Google event is scheduled for August 12, 2026, slightly earlier than usual. Google will introduce the Pixel 11 smartphone lineup alongside its newest smartwatch.
Supply chain reports, regulatory filings, and an unusual real-world discovery have already revealed key details.
The upcoming watch looks very similar to last year's Pixel Watch 4. It will come with a few hardware updates and a higher price tag.
Underwater Prototype Discovery
If you expected a major redesign for the Pixel Watch 5, current evidence suggests otherwise. A prototype was recently found underwater.
Randy Pitchford, co-founder of Gearbox Software, discovered the unreleased smartwatch while scuba diving near the Caribbean island of St. Martin.
Pitchford posted photos online confirming basic details. Google is sticking with the familiar circular, domed glass design.
The device's water resistance appears effective; despite being submerged, the watch was still functioning in low-power mode and displaying the correct time.
Markings on the back confirmed specifications: a 45mm size option, IP68 water and dust resistance, an ultra-wideband (UWB) chip, and standard health sensors for heart rate, SpO2, and skin temperature.
Sizing and New Color Options
Google introduced a larger size option with the Pixel Watch 4, and that strategy continues. The Pixel Watch 5 will be available in both 41mm and 45mm variants.
Google is updating color options. According to leaks from Dealabs, a new color called "Pyrite" is being introduced.
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It is described as a pale, brassy-yellow hue with a matte finish, available on both sizes.
For the 41mm model, buyers will have four finishes: Dark Anthracite (matte), Natural Silver (polished), Pyrite (matte), and Warm Gold (polished).
The larger 45mm model drops Warm Gold but keeps Dark Anthracite, Natural Silver, and Pyrite.
Processors and Ultra-Wideband
Internal hardware details are less clear. The previous generation used the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 chip.
