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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic vs Huawei Watch GT 5

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

  • Screen: 47 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 43 mm: 432 × 432 pixels.
  • Exynos W930, 5 nm processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 16 GB storage in this version.
  • Wi-Fi 4 support.
KSh 22,500Out of 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 Classic takes ECG heart-rhythm readings and has a sturdier stainless steel build and more storage (16 GB), while the Huawei Watch GT 5 works with Android phones and iPhones and is lighter to wear all day.

Storage

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

Battery life

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

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
59 g
Huawei Watch GT 5
About 48 g

Display

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

Memory

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
2 GB RAM
Huawei Watch GT 5
32MB

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Stainless steel case (vs plastic case).
  • More storage: 16 GB (vs 4 GB).
  • Embedded SIM on LTE model.
  • Cellular option (LTE/5G models) for calls and data without your phone.
  • Blood-pressure (hypertension) notifications.

Huawei Watch GT 5

  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Lighter: about 48 g (vs 59 g).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicHuawei 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 Powered by SamsungHarmonyOS 5.0
Battery capacity47 mm: 425 mAh typical524 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicHuawei Watch GT 5
Display47 mm: 1.5-inch Super AMOLED; 43 mm: 1.3-inch Super AMOLED46 mm: 1.43-inch AMOLED; 41 mm: 1.32-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution47 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 43 mm: 432 × 432 pixels466 × 466 pixels; approximately 326 ppi (46 mm) or 352 ppi (41 mm)
Display protectionSapphire crystal—
Display featuresFull-colour Always-On Display; up to 2,000 nitsAlways-on display supported

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicHuawei Watch GT 5
Network / cellularLTE model: GSM, HSPA and LTENo cellular connectivity
SIM / eSIMEmbedded SIM on LTE modelNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHzNo
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2 BR + BLE, 2.4 GHz
NFCSupportedYes
Positioning / GNSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDouL1: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS; L5: GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicHuawei Watch GT 5
BrandSamsungHuawei
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch6 ClassicHuawei Watch GT 5
Announced26 July 20232024, September 19
Dimensions47 mm: 46.5 × 46.5 × 10.9 mm; 43 mm: 42.5 × 42.5 × 10.9 mm46 mm: 45.8 × 45.8 × 10.7 mm; 41 mm: 41.3 × 41.3 × 9.5 mm
Weight47 mm: 59.0 g without strap; 43 mm: 52.0 g without strap46 mm: approximately 48 g; 41 mm: approximately 35 g (strap excluded)
Build materialsStainless-steel frame; sapphire-crystal frontStainless-steel front case with high-performance fiber-reinforced composite rear case
Strap / band20 mm Hybrid Eco-Leather Band; standard 20 mm straps compatibleConfiguration-dependent fluoroelastomer, woven, leather, or metal strap
Controls / buttonsPhysical rotating bezel; two side buttons; touchscreenRotating crown, side button, and touchscreen
Wrist size—46 mm: 140–210 mm; 41 mm: 120–190 mm (gold configuration: 130–190 mm)

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicHuawei Watch GT 5
ProcessorExynos W930, 5 nm—
CPUDual-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A55—
GPUMali-G68—
RAM2 GB32MB
Storage16 GB4GB
Operating systemWear OS Powered by Samsung (Wear OS 4) with One UI 5 WatchHarmonyOS 5.0

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicHuawei Watch GT 5
SpeakerBuilt-in loudspeakerSupported
CallingBluetooth calling; LTE model supports standalone cellular callingBluetooth calling when paired with a compatible phone
Microphone—Supported

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicHuawei Watch GT 5
SensorsSamsung BioActive Sensor (optical heart rate, electrical heart signal and bioelectrical impedance); infrared temperature sensor; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic sensor; light sensor; 3D Hall sensorAccelerometer; gyroscope; magnetometer; optical heart-rate sensor; barometer; temperature sensor; ambient-light sensor
Health & wellness featuresHeart-rate and heart-rhythm monitoring; ECG and irregular-heart-rhythm notifications where available; blood-pressure monitoring where available; blood oxygen; body composition; skin-temperature-based cycle trackingHeart rate, blood oxygen, stress, skin temperature, breathing exercises, and cycle tracking; availability varies by region
Sleep trackingSleep-stage tracking, sleep score, snore detection and Advanced Sleep CoachingHUAWEI TruSleep sleep tracking
Sports / workout modesAutomatic workout detection and Samsung Health exercise trackingMultiple indoor and outdoor workout modes
Training & outdoor featuresPersonalised heart-rate zones; running analysis; route workout and Track BackRunning, cycling, golf, route and outdoor navigation features; availability varies by mode and region
Safety & emergency featuresFall detection and emergency SOS features through a compatible phone or LTE serviceFall detection and emergency features where supported; phone and regional availability apply

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicHuawei Watch GT 5
Battery capacity47 mm: 425 mAh typical; 43 mm: 300 mAh typical46 mm: Li-Ion 524 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours with Always-On Display off; up to 30 hours with Always-On Display 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 WPC-based wireless charging, up to 10 WWireless charging
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM; IP69K
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810H compliant; IP68 ingress protectionIP69K-rated dust and water resistance

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicHuawei Watch GT 5
Phone compatibilityAndroid 10 or later with more than 1.5 GB RAMAndroid 9.0 or later; iOS 13.0 or later
Companion appGalaxy Wearable and Samsung HealthHUAWEI Health
ColorsBlack; SilverConfiguration and market dependent

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicHuawei Watch GT 5
Case material—Stainless-steel front; high-performance fibre-reinforced composite back
Packing list—Watch; charging cradle with cable
Release status—Available. Released 2024, September 19
Model numbers—VLI-B19
Card slot—No
Camera—No
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
USB—No
Radio—No

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

Get the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic if you want ECG heart-rhythm readings and a sturdier stainless steel build, or the Huawei Watch GT 5 if you would rather have a choice of Android phone or iPhone and a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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