Huawei Watch D2 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: which one suits you?
The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Huawei Watch D2 is cheaper by SAR 85 (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Huawei Watch D2 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 85
- Larger display size: 1.82 in vs 1.3 in
- Charge less often through the week (7 days vs 1.7 days)
- Lower weight: 30 g vs 40 g
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 40mm- Case size:
- 40 mm
- Display size:
- 1.3 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,365
Key differences
Case size
26 mm40 mmDisplay size
✓ 1.82 in1.3 inBattery life
✓ 7 days1.7 days
Specifications side by side
12 of 12 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,280 | SAR 1,365 |
| Battery life | ✓ 7 days | 1.7 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 26 mm | 40 mm |
| Display type | OLED | — |
| Display size | ✓ 1.82 in | 1.3 in |
| Weight | 40 g | ✓ 30 g |
| ECG | Yes | — |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | Yes | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Huawei Watch D2 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
Battery life is higher on the Huawei Watch D2: 7 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 D2 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 D2 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
Huawei Watch D2: 26 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 D2 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
Display size is higher on the Huawei Watch D2: 1.82 in vs 1.3 in on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.