Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm- Case size:
- 44 mm
- Display size:
- 1.73 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,359
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: which one suits you?
The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm is cheaper by SAR 901 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 901
- Larger display size: 1.73 in vs 1.3 in
- Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't
The deciding difference here: display size and cellular (LTE/eSIM) and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic- Case size:
- 46 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 2,260
Key differences
Case size
44 mm46 mmDisplay size
✓ 1.73 in1.3 inCellular (LTE/eSIM)
No✓ Yes
Specifications side by side
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,359 | SAR 2,260 |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | ✓ Yes |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Phone compatibility | Android | Android |
| Case size | 44 mm | 46 mm |
| Display type | — | AMOLED |
| Display size | ✓ 1.73 in | 1.3 in |
| Weight | — | 64 g |
| Heart-rate tracking | — | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | — | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in phone compatibility between the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?
No difference here: phone compatibility is Android on both.
What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm: No; Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in case size between the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm: 44 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: 46 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.