Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic vs Huawei Watch GT 7 41mm
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |  Huawei Watch GT 7 41mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Original price was: KSh 48,500.00.KSh 35,500.00Current price is: KSh 35,500.00. | KSh 33,000.00 |
| Display | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED | 1.47-inch AMOLED |
| Battery capacity | 445 mAh | 867 mAh lithium-ion |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM under ISO 22810:2010 |
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 64 GB | — |
| Operating system | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
| Network / cellular | LTE on LTE models only | No cellular connectivity |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | Dual-band GPS (L1+L5); GLONASS; BeiDou B1I+B1C+B2a; Galileo E1+E5a; QZSS L1+L5; 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; SpO2; body-temperature tracking |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Huawei Watch GT 7 41mm |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Huawei |
| Model | Galaxy Watch8 Classic | HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 46mm |
| Announced | 9 July 2025 | 5 August 2026 |
| Dimensions | 46.4 × 46.0 × 10.6 mm | 46 × 46 × 10.95 mm |
| Weight | 63.5 g (without band) | Approximately 51.3 g (strap excluded) |
| Build materials | Stainless-steel case; sapphire crystal display | Glass front; titanium-alloy frame; ceramic back |
| Wrist size | — | 140–210 mm |
| Strap / band | — | Blue, Yellow or Black EasyCross fluoroelastomer strap; Grey composite leather strap |
| Controls / buttons | Rotating bezel, touchscreen, Quick button and physical buttons | Home button (rotating crown) and side button |
| Display | ||
| Display | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED | 1.47-inch AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 438 × 438 pixels (327 ppi) | 466 × 466 pixels, 317 ppi |
| Display protection | Sapphire crystal | — |
| 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 | 64 GB | — |
| Operating system | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Dual-band GPS (L1+L5); GLONASS; BeiDou B1I+B1C+B2a; Galileo E1+E5a; QZSS L1+L5; 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, light sensor and 3D Hall sensor | Accelerometer; gyroscope; magnetometer; optical heart-rate sensor; barometer; temperature sensor; ambient-light 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; SpO2; body-temperature tracking |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep tracking, sleep coaching, Bedtime Guidance and sleep-apnoea features where available | Sleep monitoring |
| Training & outdoor features | Running Coach and dual-frequency route tracking | — |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 445 mAh | 867 mAh lithium-ion |
| Battery life | Always-On Display off: up to 40 hours Always-On Display on: up to 30 hours | Up to 21 days light use; up to 12 days typical use; up to 7 days with Always On Display; up to 51 hours trail running |
| Charging | Fast WPC-based wireless charging | Wireless charging, 10 W; charger requirement 5–10 V DC, 2 A maximum |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM under ISO 22810:2010 |
| Durability / certifications | IP68; MIL-STD-810H | IP69 under IEC 60529:2013 |
| 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 | — |
| Colors | Black and White | Blue; Yellow; Black; Grey |
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