Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: which one suits you?

The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm is cheaper by SAR 104 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 104

The deciding difference here: price.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    45 mm40 mm
  • Display type

    AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
  • Display size

    1.36 in1.34 in

Specifications side by side

17 of 17 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 974
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro specs
SamsungSAR 870
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm specs
Reference priceSAR 974SAR 870
Battery life3.3 days—
Phone compatibility—Android
Built-in GPSYesYes
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)NoNo

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?

No difference here: cellular (LTE/eSIM) is No on both.

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro 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 Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: 45 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: 40 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in water resistance between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?

No difference here: water resistance is 5 ATM on both.