Honor Watch 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm: which one suits you?
The two differ in 2 of the specs we have recorded, and the Honor Watch 5 is cheaper by SAR 974 (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Honor Watch 5 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 974
- Larger display size: 1.85 in vs 1.35 in
- Charge less often through the week (15 days vs 1.3 days)
- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
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 Classic 46mm- Case size:
- 46 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,432
Key differences
Display size
✓ 1.85 in1.35 inBattery life
✓ 15 days1.3 days
Specifications side by side
16 of 16 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 458 | SAR 1,432 |
| Battery life | ✓ 15 days | 1.3 days |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | — | 46 mm |
| Display size | ✓ 1.85 in | 1.35 in |
| Case material | Type: Aluminum | — |
| Weight | 35 g | — |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| ECG | Yes | Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | — | 15.2×10.2×10.2 cm |
| dust resistance rating | IP68 | — |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | — | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Honor Watch 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm?
Battery life is higher on the Honor Watch 5: 15 days vs 1.3 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm. 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 Classic 46mm?
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 Classic 46mm?
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 Classic 46mm?
No difference here: display type is AMOLED on both.