Pixel Watch 5 Specs Leak: Same Chipset, Upgraded 3GB RAM, and Prices Revealed

Google is expected to take the stage on August 12 to unveil its latest flagship hardware, introducing the Pixel Watch 5 alongside the highly anticipated Pixel 11 smartphone lineup. However, early leaks and a recent appearance on the Google Play Console suggest that those hoping for a ground-up redesign or a processing overhaul may be disappointed.

Listed under the codename “godric,” the Pixel Watch 5’s Google Play Console entry confirms that the wearable will carry over the exact same central processing unit (CPU) and graphics processing unit (GPU) as its predecessor, the Pixel Watch 4.

Google Pixel Watch 5: Familiar Silicon Under the Hood

According to the listing, the Pixel Watch 5 is powered by Qualcomm’s SW5100 System-on-Chip (SoC)—a familiar base platform that has anchored the Pixel Watch series since the Pixel Watch 2.

The entry specifies:

• CPU: Four ARM Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.7GHz.

• GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 702.

While this setup mirrors last year’s configuration, the Pixel Watch 4 previously transitioned to the 4nm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 architecture to enable dedicated safety features like Satellite SOS. The Google Play Console entry does not detail the co-processor powering the Pixel Watch 5, leaving room for the possibility that Google may have introduced an upgraded secondary chip for background task management and power efficiency.

A Much-Needed Memory Boost and European Pricing

Despite the familiar silicon and identical exterior renders, Google is introducing a notable performance upgrade under the hood: memory capacity.

Every previous generation of the Pixel Watch has capped system memory at 2GB of RAM. The Play Console listing officially confirms that the Pixel Watch 5 will bump that capacity up to 3GB of RAM, a change designed to deliver smoother multitasking, quicker app switching, and better longevity for future Wear OS updates.

Alongside technical specifications, prospective European pricing details for the wearable have also surfaced:

• 41mm Wi-Fi Model: Expected at €419

• 41mm LTE Model: Expected at €519

• 45mm Wi-Fi Model: Expected at €449

• 45mm LTE Model: Expected at €549

With the August 12 “Made by Google” event rapidly approaching, additional details regarding potential display improvements, health sensor upgrades, and battery enhancements are expected to emerge in the coming days.