Google Releases Pixel Watch 5 Teaser With Analog Dial, Confirms Price Increases Ahead of August 12 Event
Google has released a 20-second teaser for the Pixel Watch 5, showcasing its design in low-light settings and confirming the device will retain a classic analog watch face while tracking health, sleep and fitness data. The company said the Pixel Watch 5 is positioned as a conventional timepiece rather than a wrist-mounted computer, with few visible differences from the Watch 4. Google confirmed the watch will support most smartphones running Android 12 or later, and said upcoming Pixel devices will carry higher prices. All new products will be unveiled at the Made By Google event on August 12 at 6pm ET, alongside a 2026 guest lineup including Stephen Curry and Trevor Noah.
Google has released the official teaser for the Pixel Watch 5, showcasing its design in dimly lit environments. The 20-second clip features narration emphasizing that the device monitors health, sleep and fitness data while retaining a classic analog watch face. Google said the Pixel Watch 5 is positioned primarily as a conventional watch rather than a computer worn on the wrist. In terms of appearance, the Pixel Watch 5 shows no significant differences from its predecessor, the Watch 4.
Google confirmed that the Pixel Watch 5 will be compatible with most smartphones running Android 12 or later. The company also recently confirmed that upcoming Pixel series devices will carry higher prices. Earlier, Google released teasers for the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. All new products will be officially unveiled at the Made By Google event, scheduled for 6pm Eastern Time on August 12.
In a separate teaser video, Google announced the guest lineup for the 2026 event, including US podcast host Alex Cooper, Indian cricketer Shubman Gill, Japanese actress and model Ayami Nakajo, and NBA star Stephen Curry. The event will be hosted by talk show host and author Trevor Noah.
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