After unboxing and testing the Google Pixel Watch 5, the weight is lighter than the previous generation. (Photo / Photo by reporter Wu Peihua) Google has launched a new generation of Pixel Watch 5. The appearance has not changed much compared to the previous generation. It still maintains the familiar round design, but the real highlights are actually hidden “inside”. In addition to improving hardware performance, Gemini Intelligence is deeply integrated into the watch this time. It can be said to be the most “smart” generation Pixel Watch currently.
Internal core upgrade for smoother performance
The main hardware upgrade of Pixel Watch 5 comes from the new Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 processor, which is also equipped with a Cortex-M55 auxiliary processor and a 50% increase in memory. Google said that the overall operational smoothness is improved by 20% compared with the previous generation. In actual operation, whether it is sliding the interface, switching apps or calling Gemini, the response is quite smooth.
More importantly, after the performance upgrade, Pixel Watch 5 also supports “Offline Gemini”. Even if the watch is offline, you can still complete some basic operations through Gemini, such as setting timers, alarm clocks, etc.
All sports and health data can be viewed through the Google Health App, as well as AI coaching assistance. (Photo/photo by reporter Wu Peihua)
Just raise your hand to talk to Gemini and respond faster
The “raise your hand to talk” response is also faster. As long as you raise the watch to your mouth, you can talk to Gemini immediately without any waiting time or any wake-up words.
Pixel Watch 5 also further enhances one-handed operation, providing two gestures: “pinch twice with two fingers” and “turn your wrist”. The former can answer incoming calls, control music, etc.; the latter can close the current screen. Based on the actual test experience, the recognition of “turning the wrist” is very sensitive, and it can be successfully triggered with a slight turn; “pinch twice with two fingers” requires more know-how.
One-handed operation, providing “pinch twice with two fingers” and “turn your wrist”. (Photo/photo by reporter Wu Peihua)
AI delivers more thoughtful and important information directly to the surface
Gemini Intelligence also has a very useful function on Pixel Watch 5, which is “real-time practical information”. The system will actively display important information that may be needed on the surface according to the current situation. This also allows Pixel Watch 5 to further play the role of a portable assistant.
Nano Banana is also here to generate exclusive surfaces
If you want to make your watch more personal, Pixel Watch 5 also adds a Nano Banana generative AI surface this time. The gameplay is quite intuitive. Just give Gemini a description and the AI will help generate the surface. For example, enter the description “furry and cute bear”, and the system will automatically generate an exclusive surface. Compared with the past where you could only choose from existing styles and then modify the color or layout yourself, AI generation brings more changes to the surface, which is also a very interesting new feature of Pixel Watch 5 this time.
Provides generative AI surface functions, such as inputting the “furry bear” command. (Photo/photo by reporter Wu Peihua)
Pixel Watch 5 lets users create their own watch face. (Photo/photo by reporter Wu Peihua)
The sports and health functions have been upgraded and the GPS accuracy has been increased by 2 times.
Of course, as a smart watch, sports and health tracking are still the core functions of Pixel Watch 5. Pixel Watch 5 supports more than 50 exercise modes, and can also ask an AI coach to help plan an exercise schedule, such as asking: “Lose 3 kilograms in the easiest way.” The AI coach will give suggestions.
Google also emphasized that the new generation of GPS route tracking is twice as accurate as the previous generation. It will be more comfortable for users who often run, cycle or engage in outdoor sports.
Equipped with dual-frequency GPS, the accuracy of route tracking is 2 times higher than that of the previous generation. (Photo/photo by reporter Wu Peihua)
The daily accumulated exercise and health data can be viewed in the Google Health App, making it easier to grasp everything from daily activity volume to long-term health trends. Google also announced that the September update will further add features such as tracking blood pressure trends, insulin resistance trends, and sleep breathing quality, making the health tracking capabilities of Pixel Watch 5 more complete. Whether it will be launched simultaneously in Taiwan remains to be announced later.
All sports and health data can be viewed through the Google Health App, as well as AI coaching assistance. (Photo/photo by reporter Wu Peihua)
in conclusion
Overall, Pixel Watch 5 can be regarded as a fully enhanced version based on Pixel Watch 4. From performance, gesture operation to deep integration of Gemini Intelligence, daily use becomes more intuitive. If you are an Android phone user yourself and want a smart watch to strike a balance between operational smoothness, AI functions, and health tracking, Pixel Watch 5 is still a choice worth considering. However, if you exercise a lot or are active outside all day long, you basically have to develop the habit of “charging once a day”.
Listing information, selling price
Pixel Watch 5 is available in 41 and 45mm sizes, and both have Wi-Fi and LTE connection versions.
● 41mm: Wi-Fi 12,990 yuan, LTE 15,990 yuan (available in four colors: sandstone pink, olive green, mist gray, and obsidian black).
● 45mm: Wi-Fi 13,990 yuan, LTE 16,990 yuan (available in three colors: olive green, foggy gray, and obsidian black).
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