Pixel Watch 5 leak: No chip upgrade, but more RAM
▼ Summary
– The Pixel Watch 5 is codenamed “godric” and is expected to look identical to last year’s model.
– It will use the same Qualcomm SW5100 chip as the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4, with unchanged CPU and GPU specs.
– Google is likely reusing the same platform, though the co-processor could be upgraded.
– The Pixel Watch 5 will have 3 GB of RAM, an upgrade from 2 GB, likely to support Gemini Intelligence.
– A leaked image shows a new analog watch face featuring Gemini’s Neural Expressive design language.
According to a new listing on the Google Play Console, the upcoming Pixel Watch 5 will carry the codename “godric,” but the similarities to its predecessor may run deeper than just the name. While the watch is expected to look nearly identical to the Pixel Watch 4, internal specs suggest Google is reusing the same core processor from the past three generations.
The console entry reveals the Pixel Watch 5 will run on the Qualcomm SW5100 platform, which is the same base chip found in the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4. The CPU configuration remains unchanged: four ARM Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1700 MHz, paired with the same Qualcomm Adreno 702 GPU running at 1000 MHz. Google first adopted the 4nm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with the Pixel Watch 2, then upgraded to the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 for the Pixel Watch 4 to enable Satellite SOS, while the co-processor moved from an ARM Cortex-M33 to an M55. The current listing does not specify a co-processor upgrade, so while that component could change, it appears Google is sticking with a familiar platform.
This stands in contrast to Samsung’s latest wearable. The Galaxy Watch 9 uses a more advanced 3nm Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, featuring a 1x Cortex-A78 and 4x Cortex-A55 core layout.
Where the Pixel Watch 5 does show a meaningful upgrade is in memory. The device is expected to pack 3 GB of RAM, marking the first increase from the 2 GB standard that Google has used since entering the wearable market. This boost likely supports Gemini Intelligence capabilities, giving the watch more headroom for on-device AI features. For comparison, Samsung’s new watch still sticks with 2 GB.
The Play Console listing also includes an image matching previously leaked renders, showing a new analog watch face that adopts Gemini’s Neural Expressive design language. That visual refresh, combined with the RAM upgrade, suggests Google is prioritizing AI performance and user experience over raw chip horsepower this generation.
(Source: 9to5google.com)