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Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro

Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro

  • About 55.5 g.
  • 1.47 inch screen.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs HarmonyOS 6.1.
  • 867 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 41,500In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm

  • Screen: 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite, 3 nm processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 7; One UI 9 Watch.
KSh 39,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro works with Android phones and iPhones and has a premium titanium build with a ceramic back and more storage (64 GB), while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm is lighter to wear all day and has a cellular option for calls without your phone and an eSIM.

Display

Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
466 × 466 pixels, PPI 317
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels

Storage

Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
64 GB storage in this version
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
32 GB storage in this version

Software

Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
Runs HarmonyOS 6.1
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
Runs Wear OS 7; One UI 9 Watch

Battery life

Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
867 mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
Up to 30 hours per charge

Portability

Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
About 55.5 g
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
31.5 g

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro

  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Titanium case and ceramic back (vs aluminium case).
  • More storage: 64 GB (vs 32 GB).
  • Rated for free diving to 40 m.
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm

  • Lighter: 31.5 g (vs about 55.5 g).
  • eSIM.
  • Cellular option (LTE/5G models) for calls and data without your phone.
  • Lower price: KSh 39,500 (vs KSh 41,500).

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PriorityHuawei Watch GT 7 ProSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
Battery life867 mAh batteryUp to 30 hours per charge
Storage64 GB storage32 GB storage
Display1.47-inch OLED display1.47-inch OLED display
SoftwareHarmonyOS 6.1Wear OS 7
Battery capacity867 mAh battery44 mm: 445 mAh
ConnectionsBluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 5.3

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 7 ProSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
Display1.47 inches AMOLED color screen44 mm: 1.47-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.34-inch Super AMOLED
Screen resolution466 × 466 pixels, PPI 31744 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 438 × 438 pixels
Display features3000 nits (peak)3000 nits (peak)
Display protection—Sapphire crystal

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 7 ProSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
Network / cellularNo cellular connectivityGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM / eSIMNoeSIM
Wi-FiNoWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Bluetooth2.4 GHz, supports BT6.0 and BR + BLEBluetooth 5.3
NFCSupportedSupported
Positioning / GNSSGPS (L1 + L5 Dual-band)/GLONASS/BeiDou (B1I + B1C + B2a Tri-band)/GALILEO (E1 + E5a Dual-band)/QZSS (L1 + L5 Dual-band)/NavICDual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5
Ultra Wideband (UWB)No—
Satellite featuresNo—

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 7 ProSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
BrandHuaweiSamsung
ModelHuawei Watch GT 7 ProSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 (40 mm and 44 mm configurations)
Announced2026, August 052026, July 22
Dimensions45.6 mm × 45.6 mm × 11.25 mm44 mm: 46.0 × 43.7 × 8.6 mm; 40 mm: 42.7 × 40.4 × 8.6 mm
WeightApproximately 55.5 g (strap excluded)44 mm: 34.0 g; 40 mm: 31.5 g, without band
Build materialsGlass front, titanium alloy frame, ceramic backAluminum case
Wrist size140-210 mm—
Strap / bandYellow EasyCross Fluoroelastomer Strap; Green EasyCross Fluoroelastomer Strap; Black EasyCross Fluoroelastomer StrapLightweight breathable Sport Band with Dynamic Lug System
Controls / buttonsHome Button (Rotating Crown) and Side ButtonTouchscreen and two side buttons

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 7 ProSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
Storage64GB32 GB
Operating systemHarmonyOS 6.1Wear OS 7; One UI 9 Watch
Processor—Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite, 3 nm
CPU—5-core
RAM—2 GB

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 7 ProSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingSupportedBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editions

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 7 ProSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
SensorsAccelerometer sensor; Gyroscope sensor; Magnetometer sensor; Optical heart rate sensor; Barometer sensor; Temperature sensor; Ambient light sensor; ECG sensor; Depth sensorSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensor
Diving / depth features40m swimproof/diving (EN13319)—
Health & wellness features—Heart rate; SpO₂; ECG; body composition; temperature; stress; Vitals; Heart Health Score
Sleep tracking—Sleep-stage tracking; sleep-apnea risk detection; sleep Vitals
Sports / workout modes—Automatic and manual workout tracking across running, walking, cycling, swimming and other activities
Training & outdoor features—Daily Cardio Load; Fitness Index; workout and recovery guidance
Safety & emergency features—Fall detection and Emergency SOS

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 7 ProSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
Battery capacityLi-Ion 867 mAh44 mm: 445 mAh; 40 mm: 390 mAh
Battery lifeup to 21 days at most, up to 12 days given typical usage, or up to 7 days with AOD enabled, and up to 51 hours in the trail running modeUp to 30 hours with AOD on
ChargingWireless chargingFast wireless charging, WPC-based
Water resistance5 ATM; IP69; Dive (Depth up to 40 metres)5 ATM; IP68
Durability / certificationsECG certifiedMIL-STD-810H

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 7 ProSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
Phone compatibilityAndroid™ 9.0 or later; iOS 13.0 or laterAndroid 13.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAM; Google Mobile Services
Companion appHUAWEI HealthGalaxy Wearable; Samsung Health
ColorsSilver, Black44 mm: Graphite, Silver; 40 mm: Graphite, Cream

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 7 ProSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm
Case materialTitanium alloyAluminum
Pixels per inch317 ppi—
Peak brightness3000 nits3,000 nits peak
Packing listWatch × 1; Charging Cradle (including the charging cable) × 1; Quick Start Guide & Safety Information & Warranty Card× 1—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, August 05Available. Released 2026, August 07
Model numbersTUM-B49SM-L340, SM-L350, SM-L345F, SM-L355F, SM-L345U, SM-L355U
Card slotNoNo
CameraNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
USBNoNo
RadioNoNo
Charging input5V-10V DC/2A MAX—
Operating temperature-20℃–+45℃—
Charging time—44 mm: 100% in 90 minutes, 45% in 30 minutes; 40 mm: 100% in 80 minutes, 50% in 30 minutes
2G bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands—HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71
Network speed—HSPA, LTE
SAR (US)—1.06 W/kg (body)
SAR (EU)—0.70 W/kg (body)
Additional durability features—Armor Aluminum 2

Similarities

  • Both have NFC.
  • Both take ECG readings.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have 1.47-inch screens.

In summary

For most buyers the Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 40mm makes sense if you want a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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