Exclusive: Google Pixel Watch 5 Colours Leaked: 14 Variants, Two Shades of Gold
The Google Pixel Watch 5 will soon be available in fourteen variants: four colours and two sizes, with and without 4G for each. The editorial team learnt this information from a source that has often proven accurate in the past. The most notable new addition is the Pyrite colour, which marks the first time Google has included two shades of gold in its line-up.
It was expected that the upcoming Pixel Watch 5 would be available in 41- and 45-millimetre sizes, with a choice of LTE or Wi-Fi only. But now we also know which colours Google has in mind: Natural Silver, Dark Anthracite, Warm Gold, and Pyrite.
The maths behind those fourteen variants: four colours, two sizes, and two connectivity options would yield sixteen combinations, but Warm Gold is exclusive to the 41mm model. That rules out two variants.
Google Pixel Watch 5
14 models · 4 colours · 2 finishes · 41mm & 45mm · LTE or Wi-Fi
| Colour | 41mm | 45mm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTE | WiFi | LTE | WiFi | |
| Natural Silver Polished | ||||
| Dark Anthracite Satin | ||||
| Warm Gold Polished | — | — | ||
| Pyrite Satin | ||||
— = not available. Warm Gold is exclusive to the 41mm case.
Two Gold Shades: Google Splits Gold Colour into Polished and Matte
Google is sticking with last year’s strategy, with the 41mm model available in four colours and the 45mm variant limited to three. New is the colour Pyrite, a gold shade with a matte ('satin') finish. Altho this offers aesthetic variety, matte aluminium or steel finishes are more prone to visible scratches and wear marks in every-day use than polished cases. Whether the Pyrite shade exactly matches the colour palette of the upcoming Pixel 11 smartphones will become clear during the official presentation.
August 12 Release at Made By Google
The timing of this leak is no coincidence: Google sent out invitations today for a Made By Google event, where it is also expected to present the Pixel Watch 5 alongside the Pixel 11 series. The watch has already left more traces in recent weeks. For example, it turned up at the U.S. regulatory agency FCC and on the seabed off the coast of Sint Maarten—not the most obvious place to find an unannounced smartwatch.
Also read:Google: Pixel 11 series coming August 12
That FCC report previously revealed that the smartwatch is equipped with UWB, which allows it to be accurately located, and supports the NTN 23 and 255 satellite bands, presumably for emergency communication outside the range of the cellular network. This is not groundbreaking: the Pixel Watch 4 series features the same capabilities. The real innovation may lie under the hood, as rumours about a new Snapdragon Wear Elite chip are gaining traction.
One final note: Google has not officially confirmed any of the above. We will find out what the four colours look like in real life—and what the watches will cost—at the latest during the Made By Google event.
