Honor Watch 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: which one suits you?
The two differ in 2 of the specs we have recorded, and the Honor Watch 5 is cheaper by SAR 412 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Honor Watch 5 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 412
- Larger display size: 1.85 in vs 1.34 in
- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
The deciding difference here: display size and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm- Case size:
- 40 mm
- Display type:
- Super AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 870
Key differences
Display type
AMOLEDSuper AMOLEDDisplay size
✓ 1.85 in1.34 in
Specifications side by side
16 of 16 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 458 | SAR 870 |
| Battery life | 15 days | — |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | — | No |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | — | 40 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display size | ✓ 1.85 in | 1.34 in |
| Case material | Type: Aluminum | — |
| Weight | 35 g | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| ECG | Yes | Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | Yes | Yes |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | — | Yes |
| dust resistance rating | IP68 | IP68 |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Honor Watch 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in water resistance between the Honor Watch 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
No difference here: water resistance is 5 ATM on both.
What is the difference in display type between the Honor Watch 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
Honor Watch 5: AMOLED; Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: Super AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in display size between the Honor Watch 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
Display size is higher on the Honor Watch 5: 1.85 in vs 1.34 in on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.