The Pixel Watch's battery life complaints may be gone with its sequel. Sources speaking to 9to5Google claim that the Pixel Watch 2 will switch from Samsung's 2018-era Exynos 9110 to one of Qualcomm's much newer Snapdragon W5 models. While the battery in the new smartwatch isn't supposed to be significantly bigger, its longevity is supposed to be vastly improved — it can reportedly last for over a day with the always-on display enabled, something that simply wasn't possible before.
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The Pixel Watch 2 is also said to use the same health sensors as the Fitbit Sense 2, which could introduce ways to measure stress (i.e. electrodermal activity) and skin temperature. Many other details remain a mystery, but it wouldn't be surprising if the new model was one of the first devices to run Wear OS 4. The new platform should boost performance, provide backup , and increase accessibility.
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A previous rumor suggested that the Pixel Watch would debut alongside the Pixel 8 this fall. If the watch uses Snapdragon hardware, it would be an unusual departure. Google has so far relied heavily on Samsung for its recent mobile devices, including the Tensor G2 found in phones as recent as the Pixel 7a. This suggests that Google is willing to break with recent tradition in the name of a better product.
Information source: engadget.com
