Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
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At a glance
Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price range: KSh 34,000.00 through KSh 43,500.00 | Original price was: KSh 48,500.00.KSh 35,500.00Current price is: KSh 35,500.00. |
| Display | 46 mm: 1.43-inch AMOLED; 42 mm: 1.32-inch AMOLED | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED |
| Battery capacity | — | 445 mAh |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM rated | 5 ATM |
| Processor | — | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Storage | — | 64 GB |
| Operating system | — | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch |
| Network / cellular | — | LTE on LTE models only |
| Positioning / GNSS | Dual-band GNSS: L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS; L5 GPS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo |
| Health & wellness features | Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, temperature, ECG, 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. |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Huawei | Samsung |
| Model | HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Pro | Galaxy Watch8 Classic |
| Announced | September 2024 | 9 July 2025 |
| Dimensions | 46 mm: 46.3 × 46.3 × 10.9 mm; 42 mm: 42.49 × 42.49 × 9.6 mm | 46.4 × 46.0 × 10.6 mm |
| Weight | 46 mm: approximately 53 g; 42 mm: approximately 44 g (strap excluded) | 63.5 g (without band) |
| Build materials | 46 mm: titanium-alloy front case with nanocrystal ceramic rear; 42 mm: nanocrystal ceramic front and rear case | Stainless-steel case; sapphire crystal display |
| Wrist size | 46 mm: 140–210 mm; 42 mm: 120–190 mm (ceramic white: 130–190 mm) | — |
| Strap / band | 46 mm: black fluoroelastomer or titanium; 42 mm: white fluoroelastomer or white ceramic, depending on configuration | — |
| Controls / buttons | Rotating crown, side button, and touchscreen | Rotating bezel, touchscreen, Quick button and physical buttons |
| Display | ||
| Display | 46 mm: 1.43-inch AMOLED; 42 mm: 1.32-inch AMOLED | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 466 × 466 pixels; approximately 326 ppi (46 mm) or 352 ppi (42 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 | ||
| Processor | — | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) |
| CPU | — | 5-core CPU |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Storage | — | 64 GB |
| Operating system | — | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch |
| Connectivity | ||
| 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 (BR + BLE) | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Supported; availability and functions vary by market | Supported |
| Positioning / GNSS | Dual-band GNSS: L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS; L5 GPS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo |
| Audio & communication | ||
| Speaker | Built-in speaker | — |
| Microphone | Built-in microphone | — |
| Calling | Bluetooth calling when paired with a compatible phone | — |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, optical heart-rate sensor, barometer, temperature sensor, ambient-light sensor, ECG sensor, and depth sensor | Samsung BioActive Sensor (optical bio-signal, electrical heart signal and bioelectrical impedance analysis), temperature sensor, accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor and 3D Hall sensor |
| Health & wellness features | Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, temperature, ECG, 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, trail, route and outdoor navigation features; availability varies by mode and region | Running Coach and dual-frequency route tracking |
| Diving / depth features | Depth sensor supports qualified diving functions; follow Huawei limits and safety guidance | — |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 445 mAh |
| Battery life | 46 mm: up to 14 days maximum, 9 days typical, or 5 days with always-on display; 42 mm battery life varies by usage configuration | Always-On Display off: up to 40 hours Always-On Display on: up to 30 hours |
| Charging | Wireless charging; recommended charger input 5–9 V DC / 2 A | 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 | ||
| 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 | Black and White |
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