Google has officially launched the Pixel Watch 4, marking its most significant smartwatch upgrade to date. Unveiled at the August 20 “Made by Google 2025” event, this new wearable offers major enhancements like a domed high-brightness display, longer battery life, bicycle fitness tracking, satellite emergency SOS, built-in Gemini AI, and a groundbreaking repairable design—all while retaining the same starting price as its predecessor
Pixel Watch 4: Key Upgrades
1. Domed “Actua 360” Display
The domed Actua 360 AMOLED display is physically curved, delivering around 10% more active area and 16% slimmer bezels compared to the Pixel Watch 3. It peaks at 3,000 nits, making it 50% brighter than its predecessor The Verge
2. Long-Lasting Battery + Quick Charge
- Battery life is now 25% longer: approximately 30 hours for the 41 mm and 40 hours for the 45 mm models. With Battery Saver mode, life extends up to 2–3 days.
- The included Quick Charge Dock charges the watch 25% faster—charging from 0 to 50% in just 15 minutes with a 30W adapter
3. Repairable Design
In a move toward sustainability, the Pixel Watch 4 is serviceable—its battery and display can be replaced by Google’s service centers, a first for the Pixel Watch line
4. Satellite SOS for Emergencies
The watch introduces built-in satellite emergency communication, allowing users with LTE-enabled models to send SOS messages even when off the grid—no phone needed
5. Gemini AI + Wear OS 6
- The latest Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 platform, complemented by a next-gen co-processor, powers smoother performance and improved battery efficiency
- Google’s Gemini AI replaces the old assistant with smarter voice interactions—activate it simply by raising your wrist
- It launches with Wear OS 6, featuring vibrant Material 3 Expressive visuals and refreshed UI designed for the domed display
6. Enhanced Health & Fitness Tracking
Upgrades include a skin temperature sensor, more accurate sleep tracking (~18% improvement), dual-band GPS, retroactive activity recognition, and a new AI Fitness Coach via the Fitbit app for Premium users
Pricing & Availability
| Size & Connectivity | Price |
|---|---|
| 41 mm (Wi-Fi) | $349 |
| 41 mm (LTE) | $449 |
| 45 mm (Wi-Fi) | $399 |
| 45 mm (LTE) | $499 |
Preorders are live now, with shipping starting October 9, 2025. Major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store are accepting preorders, with carrier deals including trade-in discounts and connectivity promotions
Final Thoughts
The Pixel Watch 4 may look familiar, but under the hood it represents Google’s most ambitious smartwatch overhaul yet. Key advancements—like the domed high-brightness display, multi-day battery life, Gemini AI, helpful fitness features, satellite SOS, and repairability—push it to the forefront of Android wearables. All this is delivered at the same starting price as its predecessor, making it a compelling upgrade for fitness enthusiasts and tech-savvy users alike.
