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Samsung Galaxy Watch FE vs Huawei Watch Fit 5

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch FE

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE

  • Screen: 396 × 396 pixels.
  • Exynos W920 processor.
  • 1.5 GB RAM in this version.
  • 16 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch.
KSh 19,500In 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 has a larger 1.82-inch, sharper screen, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE takes ECG heart-rhythm readings and has a cellular option for calls without your phone and an eSIM.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
396 × 396 pixels
Huawei Watch Fit 5
480 × 408 pixels, PPI 347

Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Runs Wear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch
Huawei Watch Fit 5
Runs HarmonyOS wearable software

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
247 mAh battery capacity
Huawei Watch Fit 5
471 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
26.6 g
Huawei Watch Fit 5
About 27 g

Connections

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE

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

Huawei Watch Fit 5

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 10 days (vs 40 hours).
  • Bigger battery: 471 mAh (vs 247 mAh).
  • Larger 1.82-inch screen (vs 1.2-inch).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Higher screen resolution: 480 × 408 (vs 396 × 396).
  • Lower price: KSh 18,500 (vs KSh 19,500).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch FEHuawei Watch Fit 5
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours per charge471 mAh battery
Display1.2-inch OLED display1.82-inch OLED display
SoftwareWear OS 4HarmonyOS wearable software
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 6.0
Battery capacity247 mAh battery471 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 FEHuawei Watch Fit 5
Display1.2-inch Super AMOLED1.82 inch AMOLED
Screen resolution396 × 396 pixels480 × 408 pixels, PPI 347
Display protectionSapphire crystal—
Display featuresFull-colour Always-On Display2500 nits (peak)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch FEHuawei 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 / GNSSGPS; 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 FEHuawei Watch Fit 5
BrandSamsungHuawei
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch FEHuawei Watch Fit 5
Announced2024, June 132026, April 20
Dimensions39.3 × 40.4 × 9.8 mm42.9 × 38.2 × 9.5 mm
Weight26.6 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 FEHuawei Watch Fit 5
ProcessorExynos W920—
CPUDual-core 1.18 GHz—
GPUMali-G68—
RAM1.5 GB—
Storage16 GB—
Operating systemWear OS 4; One UI 5 WatchHarmonyOS wearable software

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch FEHuawei 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 FEHuawei Watch Fit 5
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; 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, body composition and wellness features; availability varies by market and paired phoneHeart rate, blood oxygen, stress and wellness tracking; readings are not intended for medical diagnosis
Sleep trackingSleep tracking and sleep coachingHUAWEI TruSleep sleep tracking
Sports / workout modesMultiple workout modes with automatic workout detectionMultiple sports and workout modes
Training & outdoor featuresGPS workout trackingDual-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 FEHuawei Watch Fit 5
Battery capacity247 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 FEHuawei 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
ColorsBlack; Pink Gold; SilverSilver, Black

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch FEHuawei Watch Fit 5
Case materialAluminumAluminum alloy
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, June 24Available. Released 2026, April 29
Model numbersSM-R861, SM-R866—
Card slotNoNo
CameraNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
USBNoNo
RadioNoNo
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100—
4G bandsLTE—
Network speedHSPA, LTENo
SAR (EU)0.52 W/kg (head) 0.17 W/kg (body)—
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

For most buyers the Huawei Watch Fit 5 is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE makes sense if you want ECG heart-rhythm readings.

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