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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs Huawei Watch GT 5

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

  • Screen: 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels.
  • Exynos W930 processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 16 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch.
KSh 22,500In Stock
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Huawei Watch GT 5

Huawei Watch GT 5

  • 4 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs HarmonyOS 5.0.
  • 524 mAh battery capacity.
  • 1.43-inch OLED display, 326 ppi.
  • 32MB.
KSh 21,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 takes ECG heart-rhythm readings, is lighter to wear all day and has a sturdier aluminium build, while the Huawei Watch GT 5 works with Android phones and iPhones.

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
16 GB storage in this version
Huawei Watch GT 5
4 GB storage in this version

Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Runs Wear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch
Huawei Watch GT 5
Runs HarmonyOS 5.0

Battery life

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Up to 40 hours per charge
Huawei Watch GT 5
524 mAh battery

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
33.3 g
Huawei Watch GT 5
About 48 g

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
1.5-inch OLED display
Huawei Watch GT 5
1.43-inch OLED display, 326 ppi

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

  • Lighter: 33.3 g (vs about 48 g).
  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Aluminium case (vs plastic case).
  • More storage: 16 GB (vs 4 GB).
  • eSIM.
  • Cellular option (LTE/5G models) for calls and data without your phone.

Huawei Watch GT 5

  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch 6Huawei Watch GT 5
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours per charge524 mAh battery
Storage16 GB storage4 GB storage
Display1.5-inch OLED display1.43-inch OLED display, 326 ppi
Memory2 GB RAM32MB
SoftwareWear OS 4HarmonyOS 5.0
Battery capacity44 mm: 425 mAh524 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Huawei Watch GT 5
Display44 mm: 1.5-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.3-inch Super AMOLED46 mm: 1.43-inch AMOLED; 41 mm: 1.32-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels466 × 466 pixels; approximately 326 ppi (46 mm) or 352 ppi (41 mm)
Display protectionSapphire crystal—
Display features2000 nits (peak)Always-on display supported

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Huawei Watch GT 5
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTENo cellular connectivity
SIM / eSIMeSIMNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzNo
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2 BR + BLE, 2.4 GHz
NFCSupportedYes
Positioning / GNSSGPS; GLONASS; BeiDou; GalileoL1: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS; L5: GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Huawei Watch GT 5
BrandSamsungHuawei
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Huawei Watch GT 5
Announced2023, July 262024, September 19
Dimensions44 mm: 42.8 × 44.4 × 9.0 mm; 40 mm: 38.8 × 40.4 × 9.0 mm46 mm: 45.8 × 45.8 × 10.7 mm; 41 mm: 41.3 × 41.3 × 9.5 mm
Weight44 mm: 33.3 g; 40 mm: 28.7 g, without band46 mm: approximately 48 g; 41 mm: approximately 35 g (strap excluded)
Build materialsArmor Aluminum caseStainless-steel front case with high-performance fiber-reinforced composite rear case
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen and physical buttonsRotating crown, side button, and touchscreen
Wrist size—46 mm: 140–210 mm; 41 mm: 120–190 mm (gold configuration: 130–190 mm)
Strap / band—Configuration-dependent fluoroelastomer, woven, leather, or metal strap

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Huawei Watch GT 5
ProcessorExynos W930—
CPUDual-core 1.4 GHz—
GPUMali-G68—
RAM2 GB32MB
Storage16 GB4GB
Operating systemWear OS 4; One UI 5 WatchHarmonyOS 5.0

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Huawei Watch GT 5
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editionsBluetooth calling when paired with a compatible phone

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Huawei Watch GT 5
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensorAccelerometer; gyroscope; magnetometer; optical heart-rate sensor; barometer; temperature sensor; ambient-light sensor
Health & wellness featuresHeart-rate monitoring, ECG, blood pressure, body composition, blood oxygen and skin-temperature features; availability varies by market and paired phoneHeart rate, blood oxygen, stress, skin temperature, breathing exercises, and cycle tracking; availability varies by region
Sleep trackingSleep tracking and sleep coachingHUAWEI TruSleep sleep tracking
Sports / workout modesMultiple workout modes with automatic workout detectionMultiple indoor and outdoor workout modes
Training & outdoor featuresGPS workout tracking and personalised heart-rate zonesRunning, cycling, golf, route and outdoor navigation features; availability varies by mode and region
Safety & emergency featuresFall detection and SOS features when configuredFall detection and emergency features where supported; phone and regional availability apply

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Huawei Watch GT 5
Battery capacity44 mm: 425 mAh; 40 mm: 300 mAh46 mm: Li-Ion 524 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours with AOD off; 30 hours with AOD on46 mm: up to 14 days maximum, 9 days typical, or 5 days with always-on display; 41 mm: up to 7 days maximum, 5 days typical, or 3 days with always-on display
ChargingFast wireless charging, WPC-basedWireless charging
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM; IP69K
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810HIP69K-rated dust and water resistance

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Huawei Watch GT 5
Phone compatibilityAndroid 10.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAMAndroid 9.0 or later; iOS 13.0 or later
Companion appGalaxy Wearable; Samsung HealthHUAWEI Health
Colors44 mm: Graphite, Silver; 40 mm: Graphite, GoldConfiguration and market dependent

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6Huawei Watch GT 5
Case materialArmor AluminumStainless-steel front; high-performance fibre-reinforced composite back
Release statusAvailable. Released 2023, August 11Available. Released 2024, September 19
Card slotNoNo
CameraNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
USBNoNo
RadioNoNo
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100—
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 66, 71—
Network speedHSPA, LTE—
Packing list—Watch; charging cradle with cable
Model numbers—VLI-B19

Similarities

  • Both have NFC.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.5 and 1.43 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is the better buy; the Huawei Watch GT 5 makes sense if you want a choice of Android phone or iPhone.

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