GOOGLE PIXEL WATCH 5 PRICING JUMPS $50

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WED, JUL 8, 2026

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Google's upcoming Pixel Watch 5 could see significant price increases across the lineup, according to leaked pricing data. The base model may cost $399 for Wi-Fi and $499 for LTE.

The rumored pricing represents a $50 jump from the current Pixel Watch 4, which starts at $349 for Wi-Fi and $449 for LTE models. The larger 45mm variant is expected to cost $429 with Wi-Fi connectivity or $529 with LTE. The pricing leak comes from Dealabs and was spotted by 9to5Google. If confirmed, the increases would affect Google's entire wearable lineup heading into 2025. The price hikes align with broader industry trends, as manufacturers face rising component and production costs. Google has not officially announced the Pixel Watch 5 or its pricing. The company typically reveals new wearables alongside flagship Pixel phones later in the year.

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