Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
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Selected Item  Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro Original price was: KSh 36,000.00.KSh 33,500.00Current price is: KSh 33,500.00.Buy now |  Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Original price was: KSh 48,500.00.KSh 35,500.00Current price is: KSh 35,500.00.Buy now |
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature | Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Original price was: KSh 36,000.00.KSh 33,500.00Current price is: KSh 33,500.00. | Original price was: KSh 48,500.00.KSh 35,500.00Current price is: KSh 35,500.00. |
| Display | 1.47 inches AMOLED color screen | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED |
| Battery capacity | 867 mAh | 445 mAh |
| Water resistance | 40m swimproof/diving (EN13319) IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 50m/5ATM for 10 min) | 5 ATM |
| Processor | — | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Storage | — | 64 GB |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch |
| Network / cellular | No cellular connectivity | LTE on LTE models only |
| Positioning / GNSS | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B1a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS, NavIC | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo |
| Health & wellness features | Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, skin 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 6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Huawei | Samsung |
| Model | Watch GT 6 Pro | Galaxy Watch8 Classic |
| Announced | 2025, September 19 | 9 July 2025 |
| Dimensions | 45.6 mm × 45.6 mm × 11.25 mm | 46.4 × 46.0 × 10.6 mm |
| Weight | 54.7 g (strap excluded) | 63.5 g (without band) |
| Build materials | Glass front, titanium alloy frame, ceramic back | Stainless-steel case; sapphire crystal display |
| Wrist size | 140–210 mm | — |
| Strap / band | Black Fluoroelastomer Strap Brown Composite Woven Strap Titanium Strap | — |
| Controls / buttons | Home Button (Rotating Crown) and Side Button | Rotating bezel, touchscreen, Quick button and physical buttons |
| Display | ||
| Display | 1.47 inches AMOLED color screen | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 466 × 466 pixels, PPI 317 | 438 × 438 pixels (327 ppi) |
| Display protection | — | Sapphire crystal |
| Display features | AMOLED color screen, PPI 317 | 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 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network / cellular | No cellular connectivity | LTE on LTE models only |
| SIM / eSIM | No | eSIM on LTE models |
| Wi-Fi | No | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Supported |
| Positioning / GNSS | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B1a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS, NavIC | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | No | — |
| Satellite features | No | — |
| Audio & communication | ||
| Speaker | Supported | — |
| Microphone | Supported | — |
| Calling | Supported | — |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer sensor Gyroscope sensor Magnetometer sensor Optical heart rate sensor Barometer sensor Temperature sensor Ambient light sensor ECG sensor 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, skin 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 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 | — |
| Diving / depth features | Dive (Depth up to 40 metres) | — |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 867 mAh | 445 mAh |
| Battery life | up to 21 days at most up to 12 days given typical usage up to 7 days with AOD enabled up to 40 hours in the outdoor sport mode | Always-On Display off: up to 40 hours Always-On Display on: up to 30 hours |
| Charging | Wireless charging | Fast WPC-based wireless charging |
| Water resistance | 40m swimproof/diving (EN13319) IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 50m/5ATM for 10 min) | 5 ATM |
| Durability / certifications | ECG certified | 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 App | Samsung Health |
| Colors | Silver, Brown, Black | Black and White |
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