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Chip, ram/storage, OS (Watchos 26 vs Wear OS 6)
Watchos 26 adds a Sleep score and keeps Apple ergonomics. Wear OS 6 brings Material 3 Expressive, Gemini with Raise-to-Talkwe-do contextual responses, and a gain in efficiency.
Health/safety (sensors, hypertension, detections, satellite sos)
Apple Watch 11: Hypertension notifications after 30 days of data, not intended for diagnosis. Pixel Watch 4: ECG, CEDA, temperature sensor, fall/accident detections, and text satellite SOS on LTE models.
Which changes to use (the concrete)
Day/night autonomy + AOD + Sport
Pixel Watch 4 vs Apple Watch 11 Real autonomy : the 45 mm holds two light days with AOD; The 41 mm spends a day + night. The Apple Watch 11 finally crosses typical 24 hours and reaches 38 h in eco mode. For long GPS races, the advantage goes to Google’s bi-band.
Screen readability in the sun / angle
Pixel Watch 4 vs Apple Watch 11 Brightness screen 3000 Nits : Pixel 4 grows stronger outdoors. The Apple maintains stable readability and a more resistant glass.
Navigation/GPS in town vs mountains
Pixel Watch 4 vs Apple Watch 11 GPS Bi-Bande Precision : L1/L5 stabilizes the trace between buildings and cliffs. Apple remains reliable for daily use and fitness+coaching.
AI/Assistants (Siri vs Gemini, offline commands)
Wear OS 6 vs Watchos 26 Comparison Functions : Gemini progresses in natural requests and contextual responses. Siri wins in local speed but remains less proactive.
Ecosystem & Apps compatibility
Pixel Watch 4 vs Apple Watch 11 Compatible iPhone or not : Recall the rule. iPhone = Apple Watch. Android = Pixel Watch. Nothing reliable.
What model for which profile
Multipurpose iPhone user
Apple Watch 11. 5G, IOS integration, Sleep Score, index hypertension alert, Apple services without friction.
Android User Urban Productivity
Pixel Watch 4. Wear OS 6, Gemini, quick responses, lightning load, best GPS perfs in dense middle.
Sport & security (fall/SOS, cards, offline)
Rando/Off-Grid in the United States: Pixel Watch 4 LTE with SOS Satellite. In France: fall/accident detections on both, cards and offline music to prepare.
Priority autonomy (scenarios and settings)
Objective 36–40 h without taking: Pixel Watch 4 in 45 mm. Mixed use + sleep on the iPhone side: Apple Watch 11 with lightning loads (15 min ≈ 8 h).
| Profile | Winner | Short reason |
|---|---|---|
| All-terrain iPhone | Apple Watch 11 | IOS + 5G integration |
| Productive Android | Pixel Watch 4 | Gemini + Autonomy |
| Outdoor/Security | Pixel Watch 4 LTE | SOS Satellite |
| Recharge | Equality | 0 → 50 % in 15 min |
Faq
Does Pixel Watch 4 work with iPhone?
No. Android only.
Apple Watch 11 has 5G and what to do?
Yes. Faster data on cellular models, excluding Wi-Fi.
Does the hypertension alert replace a tensiometer?
No. It is an index notification over 30 days, non -medical.
SOS Satellite: Where is it available?
At the launch: contiguous United States, and only on Pixel Watch 4 LTE.
Well-being features do not replace medical advice. If in doubt, consult a healthcare professional.
