Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Watch 9, continuing its yearly refresh of the company’s flagship smartwatch line. For people using an older Galaxy Watch, the new model is presented as a noticeable step up and another sign of Samsung’s steady update cycle in wearables.

Even with that launch, the comparison piece argues that the Pixel Watch 4 would still be the better purchase. The main point is that a newer Galaxy Watch does not automatically become the top choice for every Android user, especially when Google’s own smartwatch is still seen as the stronger overall pick.

The article is built around four reasons for choosing the Pixel Watch 4 instead of the Galaxy Watch 9. While Samsung’s latest watch brings the usual round of improvements, the write-up suggests those upgrades are not enough to outweigh what the author prefers about Google’s device.

For buyers comparing the two, the takeaway is straightforward: the Galaxy Watch 9 looks like a solid update, but the Pixel Watch 4 remains the recommended option in this head-to-head opinion. That leaves Samsung with a competitive new wearable, while Google’s smartwatch still holds the edge for this reviewer.