Display
- Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
- 466 × 466 pixels, PPI 317
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
- 438 × 438 pixels
Wearable comparison
Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.
01Selected  Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
KSh 41,500In Stock | 02  Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
KSh 38,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro has a much bigger battery (867 mAh), works with Android phones and iPhones and takes ECG heart-rhythm readings, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic has a cellular option for calls without your phone and an eSIM.
Software
- Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
- Runs HarmonyOS 6.1
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
- Runs Wear OS 6; One UI 8 Watch
Battery capacity
- Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
- 867 mAh battery capacity
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
- 445 mAh battery capacity
Portability
- Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
- About 55.5 g
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
- 63.5 g
Connections
- Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
- Bluetooth 6.0
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
- Bluetooth 5.3
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
- Bigger battery: 867 mAh (vs 445 mAh).
- Works with Android phones and iPhones.
- Lighter: about 55.5 g (vs 63.5 g).
- ECG heart-rhythm readings.
- Titanium case and ceramic back (vs stainless steel case).
- Rated for free diving to 40 m.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
- eSIM.
- Cellular option (LTE/5G models) for calls and data without your phone.
- Lower price: KSh 38,500 (vs KSh 41,500).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 867 mAh battery | Up to 40 hours per charge |
| Portability | About 55.5 g | 63.5 g |
| Storage | 64 GB storage | 64 GB storage |
| Display | 1.47-inch OLED display | 1.34-inch OLED display |
| Software | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Wear OS 6 |
| Battery capacity | 867 mAh battery | 445 mAh battery |
| Connections | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer sensor, gyroscope sensor | Samsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis |
| Charging | Wireless charging | Fast wireless charging, WPC-based |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 3,000 nits peak |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM, IP69 | 5 ATM, IP68 |
| Durability / certifications | ECG certified | MIL-STD-810H |
| Positioning / GNSS | GPS (L1 + L5 Dual-band)/GLONASS/BeiDou (B1I + B1C + B2a Tri-band)/GALILEO (E1 + E5a | Dual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5 |
| Controls / buttons | Home Button (Rotating Crown) and Side Button | Rotating bezel, Quick Button |
| SIM / eSIM | No | eSIM |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both have NFC.
- Both are water resistant to 50 m.
- Both take calls over Bluetooth.
- Both have OLED displays.
- Both offer 64 GB of storage.
- Both have similar screen sizes (1.47 and 1.34 inches).
In summary
For most buyers the Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic makes sense if you want a cellular option for calls without your phone.
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