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Leaks Outline Pixel Watch 5 Specs, 'Accelerated' W5 Chip and Pricing

If accurate these documents show hardware and battery tweaks designed to run Gemini Intelligence locally, with final confirmation expected at Google’s August 12 event.

Overview

  • Leaked marketing and technical documents published Tuesday and Wednesday revealed an 'Accelerated' Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 variant plus a Cortex‑M55 coprocessor, 3 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of storage.
  • The materials list slightly larger batteries (332 mAh for 41mm, 465 mAh for 45mm) and fast‑charging claims of about 50% in 15 minutes and a full charge in roughly 45–60 minutes while quoted run times remain similar to the prior model.
  • Google’s marketing assets in the leaks emphasize Wear OS 7.0 with a wearable version of Gemini Intelligence, noting on‑device AI features and upgraded sleep and health tracking.
  • Health sensors named in the leaks include optical heart rate, SpO2, ECG, cEDA skin conductance, and skin temperature along with altimeter, barometer and compass for broader monitoring.
  • The leaked files also show tentative prices, colorways, a 2nd‑generation HNBR sport band, recycled‑material notes and an expected sales window around August 20, all of which remain unconfirmed until Google’s Aug. 12 reveal.