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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

  • Screen: 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels.
  • Exynos W1000, 3 nm processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 6; One UI 8 Watch.
KSh 27,500In Stock
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Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro

  • 1.92 inch screen.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
  • 471 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 6.0.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 27,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro works with Android phones and iPhones, takes ECG heart-rhythm readings and is lighter to wear all day, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is slimmer and has a cellular option for calls without your phone and an eSIM.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels
Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro
480 × 408 pixels, PPI 328

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
32 GB storage in this version
Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro
64 GB storage in this version

Battery life

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
44 mm: 435 mAh, 40 mm: 325 mAh
Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro
471 mAh battery

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
34 g
Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro
About 30.4 g

Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Wear OS 6
Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro
HUAWEI Health

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

  • eSIM.
  • Cellular option (LTE/5G models) for calls and data without your phone.
  • Slimmer: 8.6 mm thick (vs 9.5 mm).

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro

  • Larger 1.92-inch screen (vs 1.47-inch).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Lighter: about 30.4 g (vs 34 g).
  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Titanium case and plastic back (vs aluminium case).
  • More storage: 64 GB (vs 32 GB).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch 8Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro
Battery life44 mm: 435 mAh, 40 mm: 325 mAh471 mAh battery
Storage32 GB storage64 GB storage
Display1.47-inch OLED display1.92-inch OLED display
SoftwareWear OS 6HUAWEI Health
Battery capacity44 mm: 435 mAh471 mAh battery
Water resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance5 ATM

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro
Display44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED1.92 inch AMOLED
Screen resolution44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels480 × 408 pixels, PPI 328
Display protectionSapphire crystal2.5D Sapphire glass
Display featuresFull-colour always-on display3000 nits (peak)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro
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 / GNSSDual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5; 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 8Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro
BrandSamsungHuawei
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro
Announced2025, July 092026, April 20
Dimensions44 mm: 43.7 × 46.0 × 8.6 mm; 40 mm: 40.4 × 42.7 × 8.6 mm44.5 × 40.8 × 9.5 mm
Weight44 mm: 34.0 g; 40 mm: 30.0 g, without bandApproximately 30.4 g (without the strap)
Build materialsArmor Aluminum caseGlass front (Sapphire Glass), titanium alloy bezel, aluminum mid-frame, polymer fiber back
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen and physical buttonsHome Button (Rotating Crown) and Side Button
Wrist size—130-210 mm
Strap / band—Gradient Orange Nylon Strap; White Fluoroelastomer Strap; Black Fluoroelastomer Strap

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro
ProcessorExynos W1000, 3 nm—
CPU5-core—
GPUMali-G68—
RAM2 GB—
Storage32 GB64 GB
Operating systemWear OS 6; One UI 8 Watch—

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro
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 8Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensorAccelerometer sensor; Gyroscope sensor; Magnetometer sensor; Optical heart rate sensor; Barometer sensor; Temperature sensor; Ambient light sensor; ECG sensor; Depth sensor
Health & wellness featuresHeart 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 trackingSleep tracking, sleep coaching, Bedtime Guidance and sleep-apnoea features where availableHUAWEI TruSleep; sleep breathing awareness
Training & outdoor featuresRunning Coach and dual-frequency route tracking—
Diving / depth features—Freediving to 40 m; EN 13319 diving-accessory support

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro
Battery capacity44 mm: 435 mAh; 40 mm: 325 mAhLi-Ion 471 mAh
ChargingFast wireless charging, WPC-basedWireless charging
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM; IP6X; Dive (Depth up to 40 metres)
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810HIP6X under IEC 60529:2013; EN 13319 diving-accessory standard
Battery life—Up to 10 days light use; 7 days typical use; 4 days with AOD

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro
Phone compatibilityAndroid 12.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAMAndroid 9.0 or later; iOS 13.0 or later
Companion appGalaxy Wearable; Samsung HealthHUAWEI Health
ColorsGraphite; SilverDanxia orange, Glacier white, Yardang black

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro
Case materialArmor AluminumMid-frame: Aluminum alloy; Bezel: Titanium alloy
Peak brightness3,000 nits peak3000 nits
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, July 25Available. Released 2026, April 29
Model numbersSM-L320, SM-L325, SM-L330, SM-L335, SM-L325U, SM-L335U—
Card slotNoNo
CameraNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
USBNoNo
RadioNoNo
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100—
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 66, 71—
Network speedHSPA, LTENo
SAR (EU)0.15 W/kg (head) 0.78 W/kg (body)—
Additional durability featuresArmor Aluminum 2—
Pixels per inch—328 ppi
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 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 Pro is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 makes sense if you want a slimmer build.

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