Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic- Case size:
- 46 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 2,260
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic vs Xiaomi Watch 5: which one suits you?
The two differ in 2 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Watch 5 is cheaper by SAR 1,281 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
Choose the
Xiaomi Watch 5 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,281
- Larger display size: 1.54 in vs 1.3 in
- Lower weight: 45 g vs 64 g
The deciding difference here: display size and weight and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Key differences
Display size
1.3 in✓ 1.54 inWeight
64 g✓ 45 g
Specifications side by side
18 of 18 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 2,260 | SAR 979 |
| Battery life | — | 6 days |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | Yes | Yes |
| Phone compatibility | Android | Android |
| Display size | 1.3 in | ✓ 1.54 in |
| Water resistance | — | 5 ATM |
| Case material | — | 316l Stainless Steel |
| Weight | 64 g | ✓ 45 g |
| Case size | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Dimensions | — | 28 x 7 x 3.5 centimeters cm |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | Yes | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in phone compatibility between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and the Xiaomi Watch 5?
No difference here: phone compatibility is Android on both.
What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and the Xiaomi Watch 5?
No difference here: cellular (LTE/eSIM) is Yes on both.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and the Xiaomi Watch 5?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in case size between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and the Xiaomi Watch 5?
No difference here: case size is 46 mm on both.