Pixel Watch 4 design leaks show subtle upgrades and possible wireless charging

We’ve got our first proper look at the Pixel Watch 4 design, and it’s mostly familiar — with just enough changes to get people talking. Thanks to reliable tipster OnLeaks in collaboration with 91mobiles, we now have 5K renders and a full 360-degree video showing off Google’s next smartwatch from every angle.

At first glance, the Pixel Watch 4 sticks with the same circular design as last year’s Pixel Watch 3. But there are a few subtle differences. The bezels around the display look slightly slimmer, and the back has a cleaner look. Notably, the four charging pins on the back are gone, which could mean the Pixel Watch 4 will finally support wireless charging. That would be a big upgrade from the Pixel Watch 3, which charges via USB-C.

There’s also a pair of new buttons flanking the speaker. We don’t know what they do yet, but they’re a curious addition. Another thing to note: this watch looks a bit chunkier. OnLeaks claims the Pixel Watch 4 measures 14.3mm thick, up from the Pixel Watch 3’s 12.3mm. Maybe we’re looking at a larger battery inside — though nothing’s confirmed yet.

The Pixel Watch 4 is expected to come in two sizes again, likely 41mm and 45mm. The render shows a black finish, but you can bet Google will offer more colors at launch. For reference, the Pixel Watch 3 came in matte black, silver, champagne gold, and polished silver, with bands like Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, and Rose Quartz.

Specs are still a mystery. The current Pixel Watch runs on Snapdragon W5 Gen 1, but there’s chatter about Google eventually using its in-house Tensor chip for future watches. Maybe not this year, though. We’ll likely learn more as we get closer to launch.