Unlike with Samsung’s Galaxy smartwatches that are offered in varying sizes, Google’s Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 are only available in a single 41 mm size, which some users finding it too miniscule. Earlier this year, it was rumored that Google would add a bigger Pixel Watch 3 option. Now, there is a fresh detail that provide insights on how large this smartwatch is going to be.
How big is the new Pixel Watch 3
According to unnamed sources cited by 9to5Google, the bigger Pixel Watch 3 will be available in a new 45 mm case size. The difference of this variant would be sizeable and noticeable compared to the existing 41 mm Pixel Watch 2 (review).
In addition, the Pixel Watch 3 is expected to be in the same rounded pebble form as the previous Pixel Watch generations. Hence, the top and underneath faces of the Pixel Watch 3 should be sporting uniform measurements at 45 mm.
For comparison, the new sizes would actually make the Pixel Watch 3 comparable to Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6 (review) that comes in 40 mm and 44 mm. However, the actual screen estates on the two smartwatches should still vary and depend on the bezels and build. With such a note, Google may eventually reduce the bezels on the Pixel Watch 3 to better take advantage of the larger footprint.
A bigger size for a larger battery capacity?
Apart from the enlarged display, the increased case size will possibly bring a larger battery cell that would deliver improved battery life on the smartwatch. As for the Pixel Watch 2, it did come with a slightly better battery life than the original Pixel Watch, but its endurance is still notably shorter than other alternatives. So, a better battery life on the Pixel Watch 3 would be a big enhancement.
Google’s new Wear OS hybrid interface, which debuted on the OnePlus Watch 2 (review), is seen to boost the battery life of the Pixel Watch 3 as well. The hybrid interface leverages on the dual-chip setup that assigns less mundane tasks to the microcontroller unit while the main processor manages the heavy tasks.
With the usual timetable of Google, the Pixel Watch 3 should be announced alongside the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro in October, which is several months away from now.
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