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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic vs Huawei Watch 6 46 mm

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic

  • Screen: 438 × 438 pixels.
  • Exynos W1000, 3 nm processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 6; One UI 8 Watch.
KSh 38,500In Stock
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Huawei Watch 6 46 mm

Huawei Watch 6 46 mm

  • About 60 g.
  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels, 310 ppi.
  • Runs HarmonyOS.
  • Bluetooth 5.2 connection.
  • 5 ATM under ISO 22810:2010.
KSh 36,000Out of Stock

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mmKSh 42,000
OnePlus Watch 4KSh 38,500
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Google Pixel Watch 3KSh 37,500
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WHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorKSh 37,000
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Our quick verdict

The Huawei Watch 6 46 mm is the better buy: it works with Android phones and iPhones, takes ECG heart-rhythm readings and is lighter to wear all day.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
438 × 438 pixels
Huawei Watch 6 46 mm
466 × 466 pixels, 310 ppi

Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
Runs Wear OS 6; One UI 8 Watch
Huawei Watch 6 46 mm
Runs HarmonyOS

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Huawei Watch 6 46 mm
Bluetooth 5.2 connection

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
63.5 g
Huawei Watch 6 46 mm
About 60 g

Water resistance

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
IP68 water and dust resistance
Huawei Watch 6 46 mm
5 ATM under ISO 22810:2010

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic

  • Charging: Fast wireless charging, WPC-based.

Huawei Watch 6 46 mm

  • Larger 1.5-inch screen (vs 1.34-inch).
  • Brighter display: up to 3,500 nits (vs 3,000).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Lighter: about 60 g (vs 63.5 g).
  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Rated for free diving to 40 m.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicHuawei Watch 6 46 mm
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours per chargeStandard mode: up to 4.5 days typical or 3 days with AOD
Portability63.5 gAbout 60 g
Display1.34-inch OLED display1.5-inch OLED display, 310 ppi
SoftwareWear OS 6HarmonyOS
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2
Water resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance5 ATM under ISO 22810:2010

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicHuawei Watch 6 46 mm
Display1.34-inch Super AMOLED1.5-inch LTPO 2.0 AMOLED
Screen resolution438 × 438 pixels466 × 466 pixels, 310 ppi
Display protectionSapphire crystalSapphire crystal
Display featuresFull-colour always-on displayUp to 3,500 nits peak brightness

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicHuawei Watch 6 46 mm
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE (cellular model only)
SIM / eSIMeSIMeSIM (cellular model only)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WLAN
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2
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

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicHuawei Watch 6 46 mm
BrandSamsungHuawei
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicHUAWEI WATCH 6 46mm
Announced2025, July 092 September 2026
Dimensions46.4 × 46.0 × 10.6 mm46.4 × 46.4 × 10.9 mm
Weight63.5 g without bandApproximately 60 g (strap excluded)
Build materialsStainless-steel caseFront case: stainless steel; rear case: high-performance fibre-reinforced composite
Controls / buttonsRotating bezel; Quick Button; Home and Back buttonsHome button (rotating crown) and side button
Wrist size—140–210 mm
Strap / band—HUAWEI EasyCross fluoroelastomer strap; Black: black fluoroelastomer; Blue: blue fluoroelastomer

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicHuawei Watch 6 46 mm
ProcessorExynos W1000, 3 nm—
CPU5-core—
GPUMali-G68—
RAM2 GB—
Storage64 GB—
Operating systemWear OS 6; One UI 8 WatchHarmonyOS

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicHuawei Watch 6 46 mm
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editionsCellular calling via eSIM; Bluetooth calling when paired

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicHuawei Watch 6 46 mm
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensor; 3D Hall sensorAccelerometer; gyroscope; compass; optical heart-rate sensor; barometer; ambient-light sensor; body-temperature sensor; ECG sensor; depth sensor; X-TAP 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; SpO2; body temperature; HRV; arterial stiffness detection; ECG
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 8 ClassicHuawei Watch 6 46 mm
Battery capacity445 mAh—
Battery lifeAlways-On Display off: up to 40 hours Always-On Display on: up to 30 hoursStandard mode: up to 4.5 days typical or 3 days with AOD; Battery saver: up to 11 days maximum, 7 days typical, or 4.5 days with AOD
ChargingFast wireless charging, WPC-based10 W wireless fast charging with HUAWEI WATCH Wireless SuperCharger (2nd Generation USB-C); charger requirement 5–10 V DC, 2 A maximum
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM under ISO 22810:2010
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810HIP69 under IEC 60529:2013; EN 13319 diving-accessory standard

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicHuawei Watch 6 46 mm
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 Health—
ColorsBlack; WhiteBlack; Blue; Yellow; Gray stainless steel

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicHuawei Watch 6 46 mm
Case materialStainless steel—
Peak brightness3,000 nits peak—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, July 25—
Model numbersSM-L500, SM-L505U—
Card slotNo—
CameraNo—
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—
USBNo—
RadioNo—
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, LTE—
SAR (US)1.04 W/kg (head) 0.41 W/kg (body)—
SAR (EU)0.03 W/kg (head) 0.67 W/kg (body)—
Additional durability featuresRotating bezel—
NearLink—Supported

Similarities

  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have a stainless steel case.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both support eSIM.

In summary

The Huawei Watch 6 46 mm is the better buy for almost everyone, with a choice of Android phone or iPhone and ECG heart-rhythm readings.

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In-stock alternatives

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