The Pixel Watch 5 might get Google's custom Tensor chips and that could be great for AI features

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Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:39:21 +0000

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The Pixel Watch 5 might get Google's custom Tensor chips which could mean better AI and battery life.

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Googles Pixel Watches could be set for a major chipset upgrade to Googles own Tensor hardware, which could pave the way for the Google wearables to get significantly better AI features.

The Google Pixel Watch 3 is currently powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1, which is a fine but aging 2022 chipset. According to leaked documents seen by Android Authority , this is set to change in 2026 with the release of the Google Pixel Watch 5 which will boast a Google-made Tensor chipset.

We dont know too much about the specifics, but we expect it wont be as sophisticated as the Tensor G6 that Googles flagships phones will receive
that year. However, with Google at the reigns, and with AI being a major
focus of its efforts, we wouldnt be surprised if it crammed in a few NPU
cores to boost the Pixel Watch lines onboard AI capabilities.

Onboard AI is generally seen as more private than AI which needs to send your data to the cloud for processing. Their power is more limited, but for sensitive health data like what the Pixel Watch collects the privacy afforded by onboard AI has some major advantages.

It could also mean that the Pixel Watch 5 could provide some AI-powered workout advice and health insights without needing a wireless connection perfect if your run or bike ride takes you through a patch with low signal. A while to wait (Image credit: Future/Lance Ulanoff)

Beyond AI, an updated chipset could allow for faster processing for non-AI tools with a CPU upgrade, and tools to improve power efficiency such as an on-board modem.

This could help to extend the watchs battery life, which would be ideal for sleep tracking and reducing how often it needs a recharge. However, as with all leaks we should take this report with a pinch of salt.

While a chipset refresh makes a lot of sense, the leaked document was dated from 2023. Since then, Googles chipset plans could have changed, and even if they havent yet theres a chance theres still time for its plans to be altered before the expected Pixel Watch 5 release in 2026. You might also like Pixel Watch 3 vs Pixel Watch 2: Which Google timepiece is for you? Wear OS watches including the Pixel Watch 3 are now getting offline Google Maps The Pixel Watch 1 and 2 will soon get an upgrade to Wear OS 5



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