In this way, the Pixel Watch 5 is following the lead of the Galaxy Watch 9, which also has a new processor and upgraded battery capacity, but no improvement in battery life compared with the Galaxy Watch 8. Aside from the improved chip and GPS, the Pixel Watch 5 is launching alongside a number of new software features, though many of these will roll out to the older Pixel Watch 4 as well via updates. Despite some familiar hardware, the Google Pixel Watch 5 is shaping up to be a very promising Android watch and major competition for the Galaxy Watch 9.