Pixel Watch 5 Specs Leak via Play Console: Same Snapdragon W5 Chip, Upgraded to 3GB RAM

The Google Pixel Watch 5's key specifications have leaked through the Google Play Console, and the news is mixed. While earlier rumors suggested Google would switch to a custom Tensor wearable chip, the Play Console listing confirms the watch uses the same Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 (SW5100) as the Pixel Watch 4.

Confirmed Specs from Play Console

• Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 (SW5100) — same as Pixel Watch 4
• RAM: 3GB — upgraded from 2GB in the Pixel Watch 4
• Sizes: 41mm and 45mm case options
• Colors: Dark Anthracite, Natural Silver, Pyrite, and Warm Gold (41mm exclusive)
• Software: Wear OS 7 with Gemini AI integration

What Happened to the Tensor Chip?

In early 2026, Android Authority reported a custom Tensor wearable chip codenamed "NPT" on Google's internal roadmap, with a configuration of 1× Cortex-A78 + 2× Cortex-A55. The Play Console listing contradicts those reports. It's possible NPT was delayed to the Pixel Watch 6, or Google chose to prioritize the RAM upgrade and software optimization over a chip transition this year.

The RAM Upgrade Matters

The jump from 2GB to 3GB RAM is significant for one reason: Gemini AI. Google is pushing on-device AI features across its product line, and the extra RAM should allow the Pixel Watch 5 to handle Gemini-powered features more smoothly — potentially matching the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9's AI capabilities running on the Snapdragon Wear Elite.

What This Means for Buyers

The Pixel Watch 5 launches on August 12 at the Made by Google event. With the same chip as its predecessor, the upgrade case is weaker than expected — especially against the Galaxy Watch 9's new Snapdragon Wear Elite chip. Buyers who already own a Pixel Watch 3 ($247 on Amazon) may want to skip this generation. New buyers choosing between ecosystems should compare the Watch 9's hardware advantage against the Pixel Watch's tighter Google integration. See our Pixel Watch 5 vs Galaxy Watch 9 comparison and browse all options in our smartwatch guide.