For the Pixel Watch 5, rumors are divided.
Some reports indicate Google will use Qualcomm's newer Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset. Other rumors suggest a custom Tensor chip for wearables, aligning with Pixel phone processors.
Regardless of the processor, the addition of a UWB chip is a practical upgrade. UWB technology allows precise spatial tracking.
This means the Find My Device network will be more accurate, and the watch could function as a digital car key for supported vehicles.
Pricing
The Pixel Watch 5 is expected to see a price increase across all models.
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This marks the first time Google has raised the base price since the original watch launched in 2022.
According to leaked pricing data for the US and Europe, the base 41mm Wi-Fi model will start at $399.
That is a $50 increase over the Pixel Watch 4. The larger 45mm Wi-Fi model is expected to start at $429, a $30 increase.
Models with cellular connectivity will also cost more. The 41mm LTE version is rumored at $499, while the 45mm LTE model will likely cost $529.
This price adjustment likely ties to higher component costs, particularly for memory and storage chips. Rather than absorbing these costs, Google appears to be adjusting retail prices accordingly.
At $399, the Pixel Watch 5 will sit in the same price bracket as the base Apple Watch Series 11.
Release Date
Google's hardware event will take place in New York City on August 12, 2026.
Pre-orders for the Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel 11 series are expected to open the same day.
Devices are expected to ship and arrive in retail stores a week later, on August 20.
Full details will be known soon.
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For now, the Pixel Watch 5 appears to be a straightforward refinement of last year's model, focused on internal upgrades rather than a visual overhaul.
