Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 40mm
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
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Which one fits you
On wrists narrower than about 45mm, the Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm is the safer pick — it stays proportionate down to roughly 43mm, where the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 40mm starts to hang over the edge. Above 45mm both sit cleanly, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 40mm gives you more presence.
The Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm wears larger than the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 40mm (41mm vs 40.4mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 40mm is the slimmer of the two (8.6mm vs 12.3mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
The Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm is middle-of-the-pack for thickness among the 374 41mm watches in the database.
Among the 508 40mm watches we hold thickness for, the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 40mm is thinner than 82%, so it wears flatter than its width suggests.
The Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm is 0.6mm wider, 1.7mm shorter, 3.7mm thicker and 1g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 40mm. Both are circular.
Pixel Watch 3 41mm
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Pixel Watch 3 41mm
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2D Dimension Schematics
Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm41mm · 12.3mm thick
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 40mm40.4mm × 42.7mm · 8.6mm thick
3D preview
Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 40mm on a wrist
Sized to your own wrist, turned any way you like.
Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.
Battery life compared
Furthest apart in Smartwatch mode, where the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 40mm lasts 2.0× as long as the Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm (2 days against 24 hours).
Google Pixel Watch 3 41mmSamsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 40mm
Smartwatch
1 day2 daysBattery Saver
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Specifications
The short version
11 key specs| Spec | GooglePixel Watch 3 41mm | SamsungGalaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 40mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 41mm | 40.4mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 41mm | 42.7mm |
| Thickness | 12.3mm | 8.6mm |
| Weight | 31g | 30g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.2 inches | 1.34 inches |
| Battery life | 1 day | 2 days |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
Every specification
121 specs| Spec | Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 40mm |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 41 | 40.4 |
| height | 41 | 42.7 |
| volume | 20.68 cm³ | 14.84 cm³ |
| weight | 31 g | 30 g |
| thickness | 12.3 | 8.6 |
| ATM rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| resolution | 408 x 408 px | 438 x 438 px |
| screen size | 1.2 inches | 1.34 inches |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 320 ppi | 327 ppi |
| water resistance | Waterproof | Water resistant |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| Gorilla Glass version | Gorilla Glass 5 | — |
| waterproof depth rating | 50 m | 50 m |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | No | Yes |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | Yes | No |
| width of band | — | 20 mm |
| is designed for kids | — | No |
| maximum operating temperature | — | 35 °C |
| lowest potential operating temperature | — | 0 °C |
| Battery | ||
| charge time | 1.25 hours | — |
| battery life | 1 days | 2 days |
| battery power | 307 mAh | 325 mAh |
| has wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| has a removable battery | No | No |
| Has a solar power battery | No | No |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| battery life in power save mode | 36 hours | — |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | Yes | Yes |
| has a compass | Yes | Yes |
| Has a barometer | Yes | Yes |
| has a gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Has a cadence sensor | Yes | No |
| has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors perspiration | No | No |
| Has a heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Has a temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB |
| CPU speed | 2 x 1.5 GHz | — |
| release date | 2023-10-04 | 2025-07-09 |
| Has a stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Has smart alarm | No | No |
| warranty period | 1 years | — |
| Has call control | Yes | Yes |
| Has silent alarm | Yes | Yes |
| has HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| internal storage | 32GB | 32GB |
| measures VO2 max | Yes | Yes |
| Has notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | Yes | Yes |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| has fall detection | Yes | Yes |
| has voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Acquires GPS faster | No | Yes |
| Has vibrating alerts | Yes | Yes |
| shows readiness level | Yes | Yes |
| Can be used to answer calls | Yes | Yes |
| measures resting heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | Yes | Yes |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | Yes | Yes |
| SIM cards | 1 eSIM | — |
| Wi-Fi version | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| supports Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| supports Galileo | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 |
| has a cellular module | Yes | No |
| Is compatible with iOS | No | No |
| Is compatible with Android | Yes | Yes |
| supports ANT+ | — | No |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Has passcode | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Windows | No | No |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | No | No |
| has an external memory slot | No | No |
| has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack | No | No |
| Has auto pause | — | Yes |
| Compatible with smart scales | — | Yes |
| Compatible with external heart rate monitors | — | Yes |
| App & Software | ||
| Ad-free | Yes | Yes |
| Free app | Yes | Yes |
| Has coaching | Yes | Yes |
| Includes maps | Yes | Yes |
| Supports routes | Yes | Yes |
| Has achievements | Yes | Yes |
| Has goal setting | Yes | Yes |
| Has live tracking | Yes | — |
| Has exercise diary | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts ovulation | Yes | — |
| Can be personalised | Yes | Yes |
| Has weight tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts start date | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks water intake | Yes | Yes |
| Has inactivity alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Has period notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has temperature tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Doesn’t require account | No | — |
| Provides activity reports | Yes | Yes |
| Displays fertile window notifications | Yes | — |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks BMI | — | Yes |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Measures pace | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks distance | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks elevation | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for golf | No | No |
| Tracks your sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for diving | No | No |
| Has a route tracker | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise tagging | Yes | Yes |
| Has multi-sport mode | No | No |
| Tracks calorie intake | Yes | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | Yes | Yes |
| Detects activities automatically | Yes | Yes |
| Has a stroke counter for swimming | No | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm
Sits best on wrists ~43–59mm wide (≈ 11.5–15.8cm circumference).
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 40mm
Sits best on wrists ~45–61mm wide (≈ 12.0–16.3cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm bigger than the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 40mm?
The Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm is bigger — 41mm vs 40.4mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm or the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 40mm?
The Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm suits wrists around 43–59mm wide, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 40mm around 45–61mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 40mm side by side at true scale?
Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.