Google isn’t anticipated to vary the design of the Pixel Watch 4 a lot in comparison with earlier fashions, however it does seem like making an effort with the band colours and supplies used for them. It’s an vital step, as if the design is staying the identical, it must catch our consideration differently.
The Pixel Watch 3 is available in silver, champagne gold, black, and hazel, relying on the case measurement you select. For the Pixel Watch 4, it’s anticipated to launch in black, silver, gold, or “moonstone” based on Android Headlines. Moonstone is historically linked with blue, and one not typically used on smartwatches. For instance, Apple launched a blue colour for the Apple Watch 7, however sadly dropped it for later fashions.
Count on a wide range of new Lively bands to return out with the Pixel Watch 4, most in complementary colours, together with a white, black, and a Moonstone model. These are more likely to be joined by different Sport bands in numerous colours, resembling an indigo, iris, and “Limoncello,” which we’d anticipate to be yellow. Many of those colours observe on from one other leak relating to Pixel Watch 4 colours earlier within the month.
New band materials might keep away from controversy over well being
Moreover, Google might have chosen a brand new materials for the Lively Bands this yr, which might be extra comfy than earlier variations, based on the report. Early Pixel Watch Lively bands had been much less versatile than some options, which can have been addressed for the brand new mannequin. Its present Lively bands are created from fluoroelastomer, a cloth linked with PFAS, or “eternally chemical compounds,” which can be absorbed by your pores and skin over time and probably result in well being issues, based on a research revealed in 2024. It’s attainable Google might have chosen a unique materials for the brand new Lively bands, permitting it to distance itself from the controversy.
Google’s resolution to not change the Pixel Watch 4’s design might show problematic, as Samsung has adopted a cushion-style case design beforehand launched with the Galaxy Watch Extremely throughout all its 2025 smartwatches. The Galaxy Watch 8 appears very completely different to the Galaxy Watch 7, with its personal character and elegance to assist catch consideration, and immediate upgrades.
If the Pixel Watch 4 appears similar to the Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Watch 2, and unique Pixel Watch, Google should depend on the brand new colours and attainable new band materials — together with a rumored new charging system and dock — to encourage upgrades. We anticipate to see the Pixel Watch 4 together with the Pixel 10 sequence at an occasion on August 20.