Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 | Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price range: KSh 26,500.00 through KSh 28,500.00 | Original price was: KSh 32,000.00.KSh 29,000.00Current price is: KSh 29,000.00. |
| Display | 44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED | 1.92-inch AMOLED |
| Battery capacity | 44 mm: 435 mAh 40 mm: 325 mAh | 471 mAh lithium-ion |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM under ISO 22810:2010 |
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch | — |
| Network / cellular | LTE on LTE models only | No cellular connectivity |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | GPS L1+L5 dual-band; GLONASS; BeiDou B1I+B1C+B2a tri-band; Galileo E1+E5a dual-band; QZSS L1+L5 dual-band; NavIC |
| Health & wellness features | Heart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone. | Heart rate; skin temperature; ECG; stress monitoring; pulse-wave arrhythmia analysis |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 | Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Huawei |
| Model | Galaxy Watch8 | HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Pro |
| Announced | 9 July 2025 | 20 April 2026 |
| Dimensions | 44 mm: 43.7 × 46.0 × 8.6 mm 40 mm: 40.4 × 42.7 × 8.6 mm | 44.5 × 40.8 × 9.5 mm (thickness excludes sensor area) |
| Weight | 44 mm: 34.0 g 40 mm: 30.0 g Measured without band | Approximately 30.4 g (strap excluded) |
| Build materials | Aluminium case; sapphire crystal display | Aluminium-alloy mid-frame; titanium-alloy bezel; polymer-fibre rear case |
| Wrist size | — | 130–210 mm |
| Strap / band | — | Gradient Orange nylon strap; White fluoroelastomer strap; Black fluoroelastomer strap |
| Controls / buttons | Touchscreen and physical buttons | Home button (rotating crown) and side button |
| Display | ||
| Display | 44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED | 1.92-inch AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels (327 ppi) 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels (327 ppi) | 480 × 408 pixels, 328 ppi |
| Display protection | Sapphire crystal | 2.5D sapphire glass |
| Display features | Full-colour Always-On Display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness | Up to 3,000 nits peak brightness |
| Performance & software | ||
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | — |
| CPU | 5-core CPU | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Operating system | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network / cellular | LTE on LTE models only | No cellular connectivity |
| SIM / eSIM | eSIM on LTE models | No SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | No Wi-Fi connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0; 2.4 GHz; BR + BLE |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | GPS L1+L5 dual-band; GLONASS; BeiDou B1I+B1C+B2a tri-band; Galileo E1+E5a dual-band; QZSS L1+L5 dual-band; NavIC |
| Audio & communication | ||
| Speaker | — | Supported |
| Microphone | — | Supported |
| Calling | — | Bluetooth calling when paired |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | Samsung BioActive Sensor (optical bio-signal, electrical heart signal and bioelectrical impedance analysis), temperature sensor, accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor and light sensor | Accelerometer; gyroscope; magnetometer; optical heart-rate sensor; barometer; temperature sensor; ambient-light sensor; ECG sensor; depth sensor |
| Health & wellness features | Heart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone. | Heart rate; skin temperature; ECG; stress monitoring; pulse-wave arrhythmia analysis |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep tracking, sleep coaching, Bedtime Guidance and sleep-apnoea features where available | HUAWEI TruSleep; sleep breathing awareness |
| Training & outdoor features | Running Coach and dual-frequency route tracking | — |
| Diving / depth features | — | Freediving to 40 m; EN 13319 diving-accessory support |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 44 mm: 435 mAh 40 mm: 325 mAh | 471 mAh lithium-ion |
| Battery life | — | Up to 10 days light use; up to 7 days typical use; up to 4 days with AOD |
| Charging | Fast WPC-based wireless charging | 5 W wireless charging; charger requirement 5–10 V DC, 2 A |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM under ISO 22810:2010 |
| Durability / certifications | IP68; MIL-STD-810H | IP6X under IEC 60529:2013; EN 13319 diving-accessory standard |
| Compatibility | ||
| Phone compatibility | Android 12 or later with more than 1.5 GB RAM and Google Mobile Services; compatibility varies by market and device | Android 9.0 or later; iOS 13.0 or later |
| Companion app | Samsung Health | Huawei Health App |
| Colors | Graphite and Silver | Orange, White, Black |
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