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Pixel Watch 5 leaks detail higher price, new 'Pyrite' color
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- Google is set to launch the Pixel Watch 5 series on August 12, featuring two sizes and two variants each, totaling four smartwatch options with a notable price increase.
- The starting price for the Pixel Watch 5 will be $399, up $50 from the Pixel Watch 4’s $349, marking the first series-wide price hike and aligning with the Apple Watch Series 11 pricing.
- The price rise is likely due to increased material costs, including potential upgrades like Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset, though no significant external upgrades have been confirmed.
- The Pixel Watch 5 will be available in four colors: Natural Silver, Dark Anthracite, Warm Gold (41mm only), and Pyrite, with some changes from the previous generation’s color lineup.
- Google’s Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel 11 series are expected to be released on August 20, following the official launch event on August 12.
