Apple Watch Series 10 vs Google Pixel Watch 4
Apple Watch Series 10 (2024, listed at $399) and Google Pixel Watch 4 (2025, listed at $379) are both smartwatches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Apple Watch Series 10
The all-rounder for iPhone users — thinnest Apple Watch ever, faster charging, full health suite.
Google Pixel Watch 4
Gemini-powered Pixel Watch — domed Actua 360 display, satellite SOS, repairable design.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Apple Watch Series 10 wins on weight (36 g vs 37 g); Google Pixel Watch 4 wins on battery life (1.3 days vs 1.2 days), price ($379 vs $399) and tracked features (8 vs 7).
Check your phone first. The Apple Watch Series 10 works with iPhone only; the Google Pixel Watch 4 works with Android only. A watch that does not pair with your phone is not an option however good its specs are.
Bottom line: on raw specs the Google Pixel Watch 4 leads 3 to 1, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 10 | Google Pixel Watch 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 1.2 days | 1.3 days |
| Weight | 36 g | 37 g |
| List price | $399 | $379 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Tracked features | 7 | 8 |
| Case size | 46 mm | 45 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Works with | iPhone only | Android only |
| Listed best for | everyday wellness, health tracking, gym and strength work and running | everyday wellness, health tracking and running |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.
Feature overlap
Both have (7)
- built-in GPS
- ECG
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- on-device music
- contactless payments
- AMOLED display
- swim tracking
Only Apple Watch Series 10 (0)
Nothing unique.
Only Google Pixel Watch 4 (1)
- offline maps
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Apple Watch Series 10 if…
- You want a lighter watch: 36 g vs 37 g.
- Your main use is gym and strength work: it is listed for that and the Google Pixel Watch 4 is not.
- You use an iPhone: the Google Pixel Watch 4 does not pair with it.
Skip it if…
- • You use an Android phone — it only pairs with iPhone.
- • You do not want to charge often — it is rated for about 1.2 days per charge.
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 46 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
Pick the Google Pixel Watch 4 if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $20 less.
- You want fewer charges: about 1.3 days per charge vs 1.2 days.
- You need offline maps, which the Apple Watch Series 10 does not list.
- You use an Android phone: the Apple Watch Series 10 does not pair with it.
- You want the newer model (2025 vs 2024).
Skip it if…
- • You use an iPhone — it needs an Android phone for full features.
- • You do not want to charge often — it is rated for about 1.3 days per charge.
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Apple Watch Series 10 or the Google Pixel Watch 4?
The Google Pixel Watch 4 has the longer rated battery life: about 1.3 days per charge against 1.2 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.
Which is cheaper, the Apple Watch Series 10 or the Google Pixel Watch 4?
The Google Pixel Watch 4 has the lower list price: $379 against $399 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Apple Watch Series 10 and Google Pixel Watch 4 work with iPhone and Android?
Check your phone first. The Apple Watch Series 10 works with iPhone only; the Google Pixel Watch 4 works with Android only. A watch that does not pair with your phone is not an option however good its specs are.
Which is better for swimming, the Apple Watch Series 10 or the Google Pixel Watch 4?
Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 5ATM. 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving.
Not sure either is right for you?
Nine questions about your phone, sport, wrist and budget, scored against all of our watches with the reasoning shown.
Take the free quizWhere each one ranks #1 in our quiz
Apple Watch Series 10
It is not the top pick for any standard quiz profile.
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