Google is gearing up to unveil its next generation of Pixel hardware, and leaks have already revealed much about the upcoming Pixel Watch 3. The latest leak, in collaboration with reliable leaker OnLeaks, showcases a promotional video for the smartwatch, suggesting two size variants – 41mm and 45mm – with a familiar round design and smooth curves. The 45mm variant was previously mentioned in March by 9to5Google, citing an insider source. While the leaked video doesn’t show color options beyond an all-black trim, a recent screengrab of an online listing reveals four color choices: blue, pink, and a teal green shade. The most significant upgrade seems to be the display. Besides the size increase, the bezels have been shrunk, and the brightness has been doubled. The Pixel Watch 3’s OLED screen will reach a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, matching the Apple Watch Series 9 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 7. While this surpasses the original Pixel Watch, it still falls short of the second-gen Apple Watch Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, both boasting a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. Battery life remains a mystery, but leaked materials suggest 36 hours of functionality on a single charge in battery saver mode and 24 hours in regular mode. This isn’t a substantial improvement over the Pixel Watch 2. Another intriguing aspect is the potential implementation of Wear OS 4’s notification offloading system. This system, similar to the OnePlus Watch 2’s dual-silicon approach, allows users to handle basic tasks like viewing and dismissing notifications without engaging the power-hungry main processor. This technique keeps the main processor in a low-power state, reducing battery consumption. Android Authority reports that the Pixel Watch 3 will indeed feature a custom co-processor for handling less demanding tasks, echoing the OnePlus Watch 2. The Pixel Watch 3’s main processor is reportedly Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5, making its second appearance on Google hardware after the Pixel Watch 2. The report also highlights that the bezel size has been reduced from 5.5mm to 4.5mm. This reduction results in a resolution of 408 by 408 pixels on the 41mm variant and 456 by 456 pixels on the 45mm version. Another noteworthy feature upgrade is Ultra Wideband (UWB) support. This technology is expected to enhance the accuracy of location tracking and interactions with other devices, including digital car keys.
Pixel Watch 3 Leaked: Bigger Screen, Brighter Display, and a New Co-Processor
