Honor Watch 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8: which one suits you?
The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Honor Watch 5 is cheaper by SAR 191 (prices checked 4 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Honor Watch 5 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 191
- Larger display size: 1.85 in vs 1.3 in
- Charge less often through the week (15 days vs 1.67 days)
- Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't
Choose the
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 if you care about:- Lower weight: 30 g vs 35 g · slight difference
The deciding difference here: display size and battery life and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch8- Case size:
- 40 mm
- Display type:
- Super AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 735
Key differences
Display type
AMOLEDSuper AMOLEDDisplay size
✓ 1.85 in1.3 inBattery life
✓ 15 days1.67 days
Specifications side by side
18 of 18 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 544 | SAR 735 |
| Battery life | ✓ 15 days | 1.67 days |
| Built-in GPS | ✓ Yes | No |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | — | No |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Case size | — | 40 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display size | ✓ 1.85 in | 1.3 in |
| Case material | Type: Aluminum | — |
| Weight | 35 g | ✓ 30 g |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| ECG | Yes | Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
| Dimensions | — | 4.27 × 4.04 × 0.86 cm |
| dust resistance rating | IP68 | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Honor Watch 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8?
Battery life is higher on the Honor Watch 5: 15 days vs 1.67 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Honor Watch 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8?
Honor Watch 5: Yes; Samsung Galaxy Watch8: No. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in water resistance between the Honor Watch 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8?
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?
Honor Watch 5: AMOLED; Samsung Galaxy Watch8: Super AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.