Google Pixel Watch 3 vs Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5
Google Pixel Watch 3 (2024, listed at $349) and Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 (2023, listed at $349) are both smartwatches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Google Pixel Watch 3
Google's most refined Pixel Watch — Fitbit-powered fitness, gorgeous 320 ppi AMOLED.
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5
Dual-display Wear OS watch — premium chip and 80-hour standby thanks to its low-power overlay.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Google Pixel Watch 3 wins on weight (37 g vs 44 g) and tracked features (7 vs 5); Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 wins on battery life (3 days vs 1 day).
Bottom line: on raw specs the Google Pixel Watch 3 leads 2 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 | Google Pixel Watch 3 | Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 1 day | 3 days |
| Weight | 37 g | 44 g |
| List price | $349 | $349 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Tracked features | 7 | 5 |
| Case size | 45 mm | 50 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Works with | Android only | Android only |
| Listed best for | everyday wellness, health tracking and running | everyday wellness, gym and strength work and running |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
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 (5)
- built-in GPS
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- contactless payments
- AMOLED display
- swim tracking
Only Google Pixel Watch 3 (2)
- ECG
- on-device music
Only Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 (0)
Nothing unique.
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Google Pixel Watch 3 if…
- You want a lighter watch: 37 g vs 44 g.
- You need ECG and on-device music, which the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 does not list.
- Your main use is health tracking: it is listed for that and the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 is not.
- You want the newer model (2024 vs 2023).
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 day per charge.
Pick the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 if…
- You want fewer charges: about 3 days per charge vs 1 day.
- Your main use is gym and strength work: it is listed for that and the Google Pixel Watch 3 is not.
Skip it if…
- • You use an iPhone — it needs an Android phone for full features.
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 50 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Google Pixel Watch 3 or the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5?
The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 has the longer rated battery life: about 3 days per charge against 1 day. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.
Which is cheaper, the Google Pixel Watch 3 or the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5?
They have the same list price ($349) in our database. Check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Google Pixel Watch 3 and Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 work with iPhone and Android?
Yes, they have the same phone support: Android only.
Which is better for swimming, the Google Pixel Watch 3 or the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5?
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
Google Pixel Watch 3
It is not the top pick for any standard quiz profile.
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