HUAWEI Watch 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: which one suits you?
The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm is cheaper by SAR 159 (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
HUAWEI Watch 5 if you care about:- Charge less often through the week (11 days vs 1.7 days)
- Larger display size: 1.5 in vs 1.3 in · slight difference
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 159
- Lower weight: 30 g vs 53 g
The deciding difference here: battery life and weight 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 size:
- 1.3 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,365
Key differences
Case size
46 mm40 mmDisplay size
✓ 1.5 in1.3 inBattery life
✓ 11 days1.7 days
Specifications side by side
14 of 14 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,524 | SAR 1,365 |
| Battery life | ✓ 11 days | 1.7 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth calls | Yes | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 46 mm | 40 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | — |
| Display size | ✓ 1.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Case material | Type: Aerospace Grade Titanium | — |
| Weight | 53 g | ✓ 30 g |
| ECG | Yes | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | — | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | Yes | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the HUAWEI Watch 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
Battery life is higher on the HUAWEI Watch 5: 11 days vs 1.7 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the HUAWEI Watch 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in case size between the HUAWEI Watch 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
HUAWEI Watch 5: 46 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: 40 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.
What is the difference in display size between the HUAWEI Watch 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
Display size is higher on the HUAWEI Watch 5: 1.5 in vs 1.3 in on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.