Huawei Watch GT 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
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| Feature |  Huawei Watch GT 5 |  Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Display | 46 mm: 1.43-inch AMOLED; 41 mm: 1.32-inch AMOLED | 44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED |
| Battery capacity | — | 44 mm: 435 mAh 40 mm: 325 mAh |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM rated | 5 ATM |
| Processor | — | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Storage | — | 32 GB |
| Operating system | — | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch |
| Network / cellular | — | LTE on LTE models only |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-band, multi-system GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo |
| Health & wellness features | Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, skin temperature, breathing exercises, and cycle tracking; availability varies by region | Heart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone. |
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Identity & design
| Specification | Huawei Watch GT 5 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Huawei | Samsung |
| Model | HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 | Galaxy Watch8 |
| Announced | September 2024 | 9 July 2025 |
| Dimensions | 46 mm: 45.8 × 45.8 × 10.7 mm; 41 mm: 41.3 × 41.3 × 9.5 mm | 44 mm: 43.7 × 46.0 × 8.6 mm 40 mm: 40.4 × 42.7 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 46 mm: approximately 48 g; 41 mm: approximately 35 g (strap excluded) | 44 mm: 34.0 g 40 mm: 30.0 g Measured without band |
| Build materials | Stainless-steel front case with high-performance fiber-reinforced composite rear case | Aluminium case; sapphire crystal display |
| 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 | — |
| Controls / buttons | Rotating crown, side button, and touchscreen | Touchscreen and physical buttons |
Display
| Specification | Huawei Watch GT 5 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 46 mm: 1.43-inch AMOLED; 41 mm: 1.32-inch AMOLED | 44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 466 × 466 pixels; approximately 326 ppi (46 mm) or 352 ppi (41 mm) | 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels (327 ppi) 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels (327 ppi) |
| Display protection | — | Sapphire crystal |
| Display features | Always-on display supported | Full-colour Always-On Display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness |
Performance & software
| Specification | Huawei Watch GT 5 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) |
| CPU | — | 5-core CPU |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Storage | — | 32 GB |
| Operating system | — | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch |
Connectivity
| Specification | Huawei Watch GT 5 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Network / cellular | — | LTE on LTE models only |
| SIM / eSIM | — | eSIM on LTE models |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Supported; availability and functions vary by market | Supported |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-band, multi-system GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo |
Audio & communication
| Specification | Huawei Watch GT 5 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker | Built-in speaker | — |
| Microphone | Built-in microphone | — |
| Calling | Bluetooth calling when paired with a compatible phone | — |
Sensors, health & fitness
| Specification | Huawei Watch GT 5 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, optical heart-rate sensor, barometer, temperature sensor, and ambient-light sensor | Samsung BioActive Sensor (optical bio-signal, electrical heart signal and bioelectrical impedance analysis), temperature sensor, accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor and light sensor |
| Health & wellness features | Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, skin temperature, breathing exercises, and cycle tracking; availability varies by region | Heart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone. |
| Sleep tracking | HUAWEI TruSleep sleep tracking | Sleep tracking, sleep coaching, Bedtime Guidance and sleep-apnoea features where available |
| Sports / workout modes | Multiple indoor and outdoor workout modes | — |
| Training & outdoor features | Running, cycling, golf, route and outdoor navigation features; availability varies by mode and region | Running Coach and dual-frequency route tracking |
| Safety & emergency features | Fall detection and emergency features where supported; phone and regional availability apply | — |
Battery & durability
| Specification | Huawei Watch GT 5 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | — | 44 mm: 435 mAh 40 mm: 325 mAh |
| Battery life | 46 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 | — |
| Charging | Wireless charging | Fast WPC-based wireless charging |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM rated | 5 ATM |
| Durability / certifications | IP69K-rated dust and water resistance | IP68; MIL-STD-810H |
Compatibility
| Specification | Huawei Watch GT 5 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Phone compatibility | Android 9.0 or later; iOS 13.0 or later | Android 12 or later with more than 1.5 GB RAM and Google Mobile Services; compatibility varies by market and device |
| Companion app | HUAWEI Health | Samsung Health |
| Colors | Configuration and market dependent | Graphite and Silver |
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