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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs Huawei Watch Fit 5

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

  • Screen: 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels.
  • Exynos W1000, 3 nm processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 5; One UI 6 Watch.
KSh 22,500In Stock
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Huawei Watch Fit 5

Huawei Watch Fit 5

  • 1.82 inch screen.
  • Runs HarmonyOS wearable software.
  • 471 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 6.0.
  • 5 ATM water-resistant.
KSh 18,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Huawei Watch Fit 5 lasts longer between charges (up to 10 days), works with Android phones and iPhones and is lighter to wear all day, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 takes ECG heart-rhythm readings, offers hypertension notifications and has a cellular option for calls without your phone.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels
Huawei Watch Fit 5
480 × 408 pixels, PPI 347

Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Runs Wear OS 5; One UI 6 Watch
Huawei Watch Fit 5
Runs HarmonyOS wearable software

Battery life

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Up to 40 hours per charge
Huawei Watch Fit 5
471 mAh battery

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
33.8 g
Huawei Watch Fit 5
About 27 g

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Bluetooth 5.3
Huawei Watch Fit 5
Bluetooth 6.0

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • eSIM.
  • Cellular option (LTE/5G models) for calls and data without your phone.
  • Blood-pressure (hypertension) notifications.

Huawei Watch Fit 5

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 10 days (vs 40 hours).
  • Larger 1.82-inch screen (vs 1.5-inch).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Lighter: about 27 g (vs 33.8 g).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch 7Huawei Watch Fit 5
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours per charge471 mAh battery
Display1.5-inch OLED display1.82-inch OLED display
SoftwareWear OS 5HarmonyOS wearable software
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 6.0
Battery capacity44 mm: 425 mAh471 mAh battery
Water resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance5 ATM water-resistant

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 7Huawei Watch Fit 5
Display44 mm: 1.5-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.3-inch Super AMOLED1.82 inch AMOLED
Screen resolution44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels480 × 408 pixels, PPI 347
Display protectionSapphire crystal—
Display featuresFull-colour always-on display2500 nits (peak)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 7Huawei Watch Fit 5
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTENo cellular connectivity
SIM / eSIMeSIMNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzNo
BluetoothBluetooth 5.32.4 GHz, supports BT6.0 and BR + BLE
NFCSupportedSupported
Positioning / GNSSDual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5; GLONASS; BeiDou; GalileoGPS (L1 + L5 Dual-band)/GLONASS/BeiDou (B1I + B1C + B2a Tri-band)/GALILEO (E1 + E5a Dual-band)/QZSS (L1 + L5 Dual-band)/NavIC

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 7Huawei Watch Fit 5
BrandSamsungHuawei
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch 7Huawei Watch Fit 5
Announced2024, July 102026, April 20
Dimensions44 mm: 44.4 × 44.4 × 9.7 mm; 40 mm: 40.4 × 40.4 × 9.7 mm42.9 × 38.2 × 9.5 mm
Weight44 mm: 33.8 g; 40 mm: 28.8 g, without bandApproximately 27 g (without the strap)
Build materialsAluminum caseGlass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen and physical buttonsHome Button (Rotating Crown) and Side Button
Wrist size—Purple: 120–190 mm; Silver, Green, White, Black: 130–210 mm
Strap / band—Green-Grey Nylon Strap; Purple Fluoroelastomer Strap; Green Fluoroelastomer Strap; White Fluoroelastomer Strap; Black Fluoroelastomer Strap

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 7Huawei Watch Fit 5
ProcessorExynos W1000, 3 nm—
CPU5-core—
GPUMali-G68—
RAM2 GB—
Storage32 GB—
Operating systemWear OS 5; One UI 6 WatchHarmonyOS wearable software

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 7Huawei Watch Fit 5
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editionsBluetooth calling when paired

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 7Huawei Watch Fit 5
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensorAccelerometer sensor; Gyroscope sensor; Magnetometer sensor; Ambient light sensor; Optical heart rate sensor; Barometer sensor; Temperature sensor
Health & wellness featuresHeart-rate monitoring, ECG, blood pressure, body composition, blood oxygen, skin temperature and Energy Score; availability varies by market and paired phoneHeart rate, blood oxygen, stress and wellness tracking; readings are not intended for medical diagnosis
Sleep trackingSleep tracking, sleep coaching and sleep-apnoea features where availableHUAWEI TruSleep sleep tracking
Sports / workout modesMultiple workout modes with automatic workout detectionMultiple sports and workout modes
Training & outdoor featuresDual-frequency route tracking; personalised heart-rate zones and running metricsDual-band GNSS and route-based outdoor tracking
Safety & emergency featuresFall detection and SOS features when configuredSafety features depend on paired phone, market and setup
Diving / depth features—Not rated for diving

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 7Huawei Watch Fit 5
Battery capacity44 mm: 425 mAh; 40 mm: 300 mAhLi-Ion 471 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours with Always-On Display offUp to 10 days light use; 7 days typical use; 4 days with AOD
ChargingFast wireless charging, WPC-basedWireless charging
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM water-resistant; IP6X
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810HISO 22810:2010 5 ATM and IP6X; suitable for shallow-water activity, not diving

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 7Huawei Watch Fit 5
Phone compatibilityAndroid 11.0 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: Green, Silver; 40 mm: Green, CreamSilver, Black

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 7Huawei Watch Fit 5
Case materialAluminumAluminum alloy
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, July 24Available. Released 2026, April 29
Model numbersSM-L310F, SM-L315F—
Card slotNoNo
CameraNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
USBNoNo
RadioNoNo
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100—
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 66, 71—
Network speedHSPA, LTENo
SAR (EU)0.73 W/kg (head) 1.85 W/kg (body)—
Additional durability featuresArmor Aluminum 2—
Pixels per inch—347 ppi
Peak brightness—2500 nits
Packing list—Watch × 1; Charging Cradle (including the charging cable) × 1; Quick Start Guide & Safety Information & Warranty Card × 1
Additional hardware features—Pulse wave arrhythmia analysis
Charging input—5V-10V DC/2A
Operating temperature—–20℃ to +45℃

Similarities

  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium case.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the Huawei Watch Fit 5 if you want longer battery life and a choice of Android phone or iPhone, or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 if you would rather have ECG heart-rhythm readings and hypertension notifications.

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