Pixel Watch 5 specs leak with no chip upgrade, but more RAM
Leaked specifications for the Google Pixel Watch 5 indicate it will retain the same processor as previous models but feature an increase in RAM. The device is expected to support new Gemini AI capabilities despite the lack of a chip upgrade.
Why it matters
This suggests a shift in hardware strategy where software intelligence, rather than raw processing power, becomes the primary differentiator for wearables.
The Pixel Watch 5 is expected to look identical to last year’s model, but the similarities might also extend to the specs and chip.
According to the Google Play Console, the Pixel Watch 5 is codenamed “godric.” This might be a portmanteau like previous generations.
From this listing, Google is using the “Qualcomm SW5100,” which would be the same base chip as the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4. The CPU and GPU are unchanged from last year:
As a reminder, Google started using the 4nm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with the Pixel Watch 2. The Pixel Watch 4 saw an upgrade to the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 for Satellite SOS, while the co-processor went from ARM Cortex-M33 to M55.
Today’s entry does not mention the co-processor, so that could be upgraded, but Google reusing the same platform is likely.
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