Huawei HUWAEI WATCH5R BLK vs Samsung Watch8: which one suits you?

The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Huawei HUWAEI WATCH5R BLK is cheaper by SAR 24 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 24
  • Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't
  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.

The deciding difference here: built-in GPS and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Case size

    46 mm44 mm
  • Display type

    AMOLEDOLED
  • Built-in GPS

    ✓ YesNo

Specifications side by side

12 of 12 specs

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Spec
HuaweiSAR 994
Huawei HUWAEI WATCH5R BLK specs
SamsungSAR 1,018
Samsung Watch8 specs
Reference priceSAR 994SAR 1,018
Built-in GPS✓ YesNo
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)Yes—
Bluetooth callsYes—
Phone compatibility—Android

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Huawei HUWAEI WATCH5R BLK and the Samsung Watch8?

Huawei HUWAEI WATCH5R BLK: Yes; Samsung Watch8: No. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in case size between the Huawei HUWAEI WATCH5R BLK and the Samsung Watch8?

Huawei HUWAEI WATCH5R BLK: 46 mm; Samsung Watch8: 44 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in display type between the Huawei HUWAEI WATCH5R BLK and the Samsung Watch8?

Huawei HUWAEI WATCH5R BLK: AMOLED; Samsung Watch8: OLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in heart-rate tracking between the Huawei HUWAEI WATCH5R BLK and the Samsung Watch8?

No difference here: heart-rate tracking is Yes on both.