Smartwatches · Xiaomi
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active- Case size:
- 51 mm
- Display type:
- LCD
- Reference price:
- SAR 109
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: which one suits you?
The two differ in 6 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active is cheaper by SAR 761 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 761
- Larger display size: 2 in vs 1.34 in
- Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't
- Has ECG; the other doesn't
- Has contactless payment (NFC); the other doesn't
The deciding difference here: display size and built-in GPS 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 type:
- Super AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 870
Key differences
Case size
51 mm40 mmDisplay type
LCDSuper AMOLEDDisplay size
✓ 2 in1.34 in
Specifications side by side
16 of 16 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 109 | SAR 870 |
| Battery life | 18 days | — |
| Built-in GPS | No | ✓ Yes |
| Bluetooth calls | Yes | — |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | No |
| Case size | 51 mm | 40 mm |
| Display type | LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Display size | ✓ 2 in | 1.34 in |
| Weight | 31 g | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| ECG | No | ✓ Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | No | ✓ Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| dust resistance rating | — | IP68 |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | — | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active 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 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: No; Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in case size between the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active: 51 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 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
No difference here: water resistance is 5 ATM on both.