Honor Watch 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8: which one suits you?
The two differ in 1 of the specs we have recorded, and the Honor Watch 5 is cheaper by SAR 896 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Honor Watch 5 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 896
- Charge less often through the week (15 days vs 0.5 days)
Choose the
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 if you care about:- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
The deciding difference here: 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:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,355
Key differences
Battery life
✓ 15 days0.5 days
Specifications side by side
14 of 14 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 458 | SAR 1,355 |
| Battery life | ✓ 15 days | 0.5 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | — | Yes |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | — | 40 mm |
| Display size | 1.85 in | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Case material | Type: Aluminum | — |
| Weight | 35 g | — |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| ECG | Yes | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | — |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | Yes | — |
| 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 0.5 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?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in display type between the Honor Watch 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8?
No difference here: display type is AMOLED on both.