# Pixel Watch 5 got some powerful upgrades. Are they worth the higher price?

> Source: <https://mashable.com/tech/pixel-watch-5-upgrades-price>
> Published: 2026-08-12 17:00:00+00:00

[Google’s](https://mashable.com/category/google) new [smartwatch](https://mashable.com/category/smartwatches) gets a more powerful processor, offline [Gemini](https://mashable.com/category/gemini) and potentially lifesaving [health](https://mashable.com/category/health) features, but some of its best new features may not stay exclusive to the Pixel Watch 5.

[Google’s](https://mashable.com/category/google) new [smartwatch](https://mashable.com/category/smartwatches) gets a more powerful processor, offline [Gemini](https://mashable.com/category/gemini) and potentially lifesaving [health](https://mashable.com/category/health) features, but some of its best new features may not stay exclusive to the Pixel Watch 5.