As a Pixel Watch 2 owner, this is disappointing: Pixel Watch 5 leak just revealed a frustrating chip spec, but theres one reason for hope

Date:
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:39:47 +0000

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The Google Pixel Watch 5s specs have apparently appeared in a new leak, and theyre dividing users.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Key specs for the Google Pixel Watch 5 have just leaked They suggest the device could use the same chip Google has used for years The RAM might be boosted by 50%, though If youve been eyeing up the Google Pixel Watch 5 , you might want to think twice
before heading to the checkout. Thats because a new leak has shed light on
the upcoming smartwatchs specs, and while theres one welcome change, another alteration has left some fans deeply disappointed.

The discovery was made by 9to5Google , with the outlet claiming to have unearthed the specs in a Google Play Console listing. There, the outlet says it came across a device codenamed godric, which it says is the Pixel Watch 5. The entry apparently recorded the devices chip as the Qualcomm SW5100. If
that sounds familiar, its because its the same chip used in the Pixel Watch
2, Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 in other words, theres unlikely to be any significant performance uptick in the Pixel Watch 5, if this rumor is
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But it wasnt all bad news. 9to5Google also found that the forthcoming Pixel Watch 5 will allegedly come with 3GB of memory, which is a 50% increase on
the 2GB of RAM previous Pixel Watches were equipped with. That might go some way to offsetting the chip limitations and could help the device feel a
little snappier in use. A mixed reaction This is what the Google Pixel Watch
5 could look like, according to previous leaks. (Image credit: The TideChart) The news has received a mixed reception among Pixel Watch fans. Some Reddit users, for instance, were pleased to see the memory increase, with one saying More RAM is a great move, if confirmed. It should make everything run more smoothly on the [Pixel Watch 5]. Another added that bumping up the memory should help make Gemini more responsive for people who care about that. You may like The Google Pixel Watch 5 leaks just keep coming 3 new Galaxy Watch models tipped, with a feature from the Pixel Watch Google Pixel Watch 5 prototype allegedly found at the bottom of the ocean

But not everyone was satisfied with the news. As a Pixel Watch 2 owner, this is disappointing, said one user on Reddit , before continuing: Support for my watch is ending, but if I upgrade then I will have [the] same CPU.

Its not too surprising that the news that Google plans to use the same chip for four generations of the Pixel Watch has disappointed plenty of people.
Any user holding out for a decent performance bump after so many years might feel a little let down, at least if the leak comes to fruition. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Still, its good news to see the memory finally bumped up by 1GB. With artificial intelligence (AI) models like Google Gemini now making their way onto all of the best smartwatches , the extra RAM should improve their operations on your wrist.

Will that be enough to make up for the subpar chip situation? Well have to
see once Google finally lifts the lid on the Pixel Watch 5, which is expected to happen in August . Keep your eyes peeled. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Today's best Google Pixel Watch 4 deals voucher gift Google Pixel Watch 4 349 View See all prices We check over 250 million products
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