Huawei Watch 5
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic

Huawei Watch 5 Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic

Common Features

  • Both products have an OLED/AMOLED display type.
  • Both products are rated 5 ATM for water resistance.
  • Both products have an IP68 ingress protection rating.
  • Both products feature an Always-On Display.
  • Both products have a replaceable watch band.
  • Both products lack branded damage-resistant glass.
  • Both products have a touchscreen display.
  • Both products are equipped with a heart rate monitor.
  • Both products feature GPS functionality.
  • Both products have an accelerometer.
  • Both products include a temperature sensor.
  • Both products feature a compass.
  • Both products come with a barometer.
  • Both products have a gyroscope.
  • Both products track sleep.
  • Both products track distance.
  • Both products track steps taken.
  • Both products measure pace.
  • Both products provide sleep reports.
  • Both products detect activities automatically.

Main Differences

  • The screen size is 1.5″ on Huawei Watch 5 and 1.34″ on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
  • Huawei Watch 5 is waterproof, while Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic is water resistant.
  • The waterproof depth rating is 40 m on Huawei Watch 5 and 50 m on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
  • Pixel density is 310 ppi on Huawei Watch 5 and 327 ppi on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
  • The resolution is 466 x 466 px on Huawei Watch 5 and 438 x 438 px on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
  • The thickness is 11.3 mm on Huawei Watch 5 and 10.6 mm on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
  • Huawei Watch 5 weighs 63 g, while Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic weighs 63.5 g.
  • The height is 46.7 mm on Huawei Watch 5 and 46.4 mm on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
  • The width is 46 mm on Huawei Watch 5 and 46.4 mm on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
  • The maximum operating temperature is 55 °C on Huawei Watch 5 and 35 °C on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
  • The lowest potential operating temperature is -20 °C on Huawei Watch 5 and 0 °C on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
  • The volume is 24.27466 cm³ on Huawei Watch 5 and 22.821376 cm³ on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
  • Huawei Watch 5 is designed for diving, while Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic is not.
  • Huawei Watch 5 is designed for golf, while Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic is not.
  • Huawei Watch 5 is compatible with iOS, while Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic is not.
  • Bluetooth version is 5.2 on Huawei Watch 5 and 5.3 on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
  • Huawei Watch 5 supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), while Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic supports only Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
  • Battery life is 4.5 days on Huawei Watch 5 and 2 days on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
  • Battery power is 867 mAh on Huawei Watch 5 and 445 mAh on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic.
Specs Comparison
Huawei Watch 5

Huawei Watch 5

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic

Design:
screen size 1.5" 1.34"
Display type OLED/AMOLED OLED/AMOLED
water resistance Waterproof Water resistant
ATM rating 5 ATM 5 ATM
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP68 IP68
waterproof depth rating 40 m 50 m
Always-On Display
pixel density 310 ppi 327 ppi
resolution 466 x 466 px 438 x 438 px
Watch band is replaceable
has branded damage-resistant glass
thickness 11.3 mm 10.6 mm
weight 63 g 63.5 g
height 46.7 mm 46.4 mm
width 46 mm 46.4 mm
maximum operating temperature 55 °C 35 °C
lowest potential operating temperature -20 °C 0 °C
Has a display
has a touch screen
Has sapphire glass display
volume 24.27466 cm³ 22.821376 cm³
is designed for kids
width of band 22 mm 20 mm

The Huawei Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic both feature OLED/AMOLED displays, but they differ slightly in screen size and resolution. The Huawei Watch 5 has a 1.5″ screen with a resolution of 466 x 466 px, while the Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic has a smaller 1.34″ screen with a resolution of 438 x 438 px. The Huawei model has a pixel density of 310 ppi, whereas the Galaxy Watch8 offers a higher pixel density of 327 ppi.

Both watches are designed for water resistance with an ATM rating of 5 ATM and an IP68 rating, making them suitable for swimming and other water-related activities. However, the Huawei Watch 5 has a waterproof depth rating of 40 meters, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic has a slightly deeper rating of 50 meters. Both devices feature an Always-On Display and a sapphire glass display for durability, but neither includes branded damage-resistant glass.

When it comes to size, the Huawei Watch 5 is slightly thicker at 11.3 mm and weighs 63 g, whereas the Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic is a bit slimmer at 10.6 mm and weighs 63.5 g. The dimensions of both watches are almost identical in height (46.7 mm for Huawei vs. 46.4 mm for Samsung) and width (46 mm for Huawei vs. 46.4 mm for Samsung). The Huawei Watch 5 has a band width of 22 mm, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic’s band is 20 mm wide.

Sensors:
Monitors blood oxygenation levels
Has a heart rate monitor
has GPS
has an accelerometer
Has a temperature sensor
has a compass
Has a barometer
has a gyroscope
Has a cadence sensor
Monitors perspiration

The Huawei Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic both feature a comprehensive set of sensors for tracking health and fitness metrics. Both models monitor blood oxygenation levels, have heart rate monitors, include GPS, and are equipped with accelerometers. They also share temperature sensors, compasses, barometers, and gyroscopes, ensuring a similar level of functionality in these areas.

Neither watch has a cadence sensor, nor do they monitor perspiration. These specs are identical across both devices, meaning users will experience the same sensor capabilities for these particular functions.

Overall, the Huawei Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic are almost identical in terms of sensors, with both offering the same features and tracking capabilities. There are no notable differences between the two in this category.

Activity tracking:
Tracks your sleep
Tracks distance
Tracks steps taken
Measures pace
Provides sleep reports
Detects activities automatically
Has a route tracker
Tracks elevation
Has exercise tagging
Has a stroke counter for swimming
Tracks calorie intake
Designed for diving
Designed for golf

The Huawei Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic offer a wide range of activity tracking features, with both devices tracking sleep, distance, steps taken, pace, elevation, and calorie intake. They also both provide sleep reports, detect activities automatically, and include a stroke counter for swimming, making them quite similar in terms of core fitness and health features.

In terms of specialized tracking, the Huawei Watch 5 is designed for both diving and golf, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic does not offer specific features for these activities. However, both watches include route tracking and exercise tagging to support a variety of workouts and outdoor activities.

Overall, the two devices are almost identical in terms of activity tracking, with the main difference being that the Huawei Watch 5 is better suited for diving and golf, while the Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic lacks these capabilities.

Connectivity:
has a cellular module
Is compatible with iOS
Is compatible with Android
Bluetooth version 5.2 5.3
supports Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
supports ANT+
SIM cards 1 eSIM 1 eSIM
has NFC
supports Galileo

The Huawei Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic both come with a cellular module and support eSIM cards, allowing for cellular connectivity without the need for a physical SIM card. However, there is a difference in their compatibility with operating systems. The Huawei Watch 5 is compatible with both iOS and Android, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic is only compatible with Android and does not support iOS.

In terms of Bluetooth, the Huawei Watch 5 uses Bluetooth version 5.2, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic uses the slightly newer Bluetooth 5.3. Both watches support Wi-Fi, but the Huawei Watch 5 supports a wider range of Wi-Fi versions, including Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), whereas the Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic supports only Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).

Both watches feature NFC for contactless payments and support Galileo for satellite positioning. There are no major differences in terms of connectivity features, aside from the Huawei Watch 5’s broader Wi-Fi support and its compatibility with iOS devices.

Battery:
battery life 4.5 days 2 days
battery power 867 mAh 445 mAh
has wireless charging
has a rechargeable battery
Has a solar power battery
has a removable battery

The Huawei Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic both feature rechargeable batteries and support wireless charging. However, there is a notable difference in their battery performance. The Huawei Watch 5 offers a longer battery life of 4.5 days, while the Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic provides only 2 days of battery life.

In terms of battery capacity, the Huawei Watch 5 is equipped with a larger 867 mAh battery, compared to the 445 mAh battery in the Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic. Both watches do not feature solar power or removable batteries, and both have rechargeable batteries, ensuring ease of use for daily charging.

Overall, the Huawei Watch 5 offers significantly longer battery life and a larger battery capacity compared to the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic, though both share similar charging capabilities with wireless charging support.

Features:
release date May 2025 July 2025
has HRV tracking
measures VO2 max
measures resting heart rate
has fast/slow heart rate notifications
shows readiness level
Can be used to answer calls
Locates your phone
Has call control
Has notifications
has irregular heart rate warnings
Has ECG technology
Has silent alarm
Has vibrating alerts
has fall detection
Has a stopwatch
Has smart alarm
has voice commands
Has a built-in camera remote control function
Acquires GPS faster

The Huawei Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic share nearly identical features, with both models offering advanced health tracking capabilities such as HRV tracking, VO2 max measurement, and resting heart rate monitoring. They also both provide notifications for fast/slow heart rates, irregular heart rate warnings, ECG technology, and fall detection.

In terms of additional functionalities, both watches support answering calls, call control, phone location, a stopwatch, and a silent alarm. They also include voice commands and a built-in camera remote control function. Both models can acquire GPS signals quickly and show readiness levels to the user.

The only feature that is identical across both watches is the lack of a smart alarm. Overall, the Huawei Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic are almost indistinguishable in terms of features, with no differences in the functionalities they offer.

App & Software:
Provides activity reports
Has inactivity alerts
Counts how many calories you've burned
Has goal setting
Has achievements
Free app
Has exercise diary
Ad-free
Has coaching
Has temperature tracking
Has period notifications
Supports routes
Has voice feedback
Has music playback
Includes maps
Predicts start date
Supports widgets
Can be personalised
Has barcode scanner on app
Tracks water intake
Has weight tracking
Tracks BMI

The Huawei Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic offer identical features when it comes to app and software functionalities. Both devices provide activity reports, inactivity alerts, calorie counting, goal setting, achievements, and a free app. They also include features like an exercise diary, ad-free experiences, coaching, temperature tracking, and period notifications.

Additionally, both watches support routes, offer voice feedback, have music playback, include maps, predict start dates, support widgets, and allow for personalization. Both devices track water intake, weight, and BMI as part of their health monitoring features. Neither watch includes a barcode scanner on the app.

Overall, the Huawei Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic are identical in terms of app and software features, offering the same set of functionalities without any notable differences.

Miscellaneous:
has a battery level indicator
Has auto pause
Has passcode
Compatible with smart scales
Compatible with external heart rate monitors
has an external memory slot
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack

The Huawei Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic are identical in terms of miscellaneous features. Both watches come with a battery level indicator, auto pause functionality, and a passcode for added security. They are compatible with smart scales and external heart rate monitors, making them versatile for fitness tracking.

Neither watch includes an external memory slot nor has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack, so there are no differences in these areas.

Overall, both the Huawei Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic offer the same set of features in the miscellaneous category, with no distinctions between the two models.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Huawei Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic. Both models feature a OLED/AMOLED display and a 5 ATM water resistance rating, with both also having a replaceable watch band and heart rate monitor. However, there are several differences, including screen size, with Huawei Watch 5 offering a larger 1.5″ display compared to 1.34″ on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic. The Huawei model is waterproof to 40 m, while the Samsung version is water resistant to 50 m. Battery life differs significantly, with Huawei Watch 5 lasting up to 4.5 days, while Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic lasts up to 2 days. Additionally, Huawei Watch 5 supports Wi-Fi 4, 5, and 6, whereas Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic only supports Wi-Fi 4.