Huawei Watch GT 6
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm

Huawei Watch GT 6 Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm

Common Features

  • Both products have an OLED/AMOLED display type.
  • Both products have a 5 ATM ATM rating.
  • Both products have an always-on display.
  • Both products have a replaceable watch band.
  • Both products have a display.
  • Both products have a touch screen.
  • Both products have sapphire glass display.
  • Both products monitor blood oxygenation levels.
  • Both products have a heart rate monitor.
  • Both products have GPS.
  • Both products have an accelerometer.
  • Both products have a temperature sensor.
  • Both products have a compass.
  • Both products have a barometer.
  • Both products have a gyroscope.
  • Both products track sleep.
  • Both products track distance.
  • Both products track steps taken.
  • Both products measure pace.

Main Differences

  • The screen size is 1.47″ on Huawei Watch GT 6 and 1.34″ on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm.
  • The Huawei Watch GT 6 is waterproof, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm is water resistant.
  • The Ingress Protection (IP) rating is IP69 on Huawei Watch GT 6 and IP68 on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm.
  • Pixel density is 317 ppi on Huawei Watch GT 6 and 327 ppi on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm.
  • The resolution is 466 x 466 px on Huawei Watch GT 6 and 438 x 438 px on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm.
  • The thickness is 11 mm on Huawei Watch GT 6 and 8.6 mm on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm.
  • The weight is 51.3 g on Huawei Watch GT 6 and 30 g on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm.
  • The height is 46 mm on Huawei Watch GT 6 and 42.7 mm on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm.
  • The width is 46 mm on Huawei Watch GT 6 and 40.4 mm on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm.
  • The volume is 23.276 cm³ on Huawei Watch GT 6 and 14.835688 cm³ on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm.
  • Huawei Watch GT 6 supports multi-sport mode, while Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm does not.
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm has a stroke counter for swimming, while Huawei Watch GT 6 does not.
  • Huawei Watch GT 6 is designed for diving, while Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm is not.
  • Huawei Watch GT 6 does not have a cellular module, while Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm has one.
  • Huawei Watch GT 6 is compatible with iOS, while Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm is not.
  • Bluetooth version is 6 on Huawei Watch GT 6 and 5.3 on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm.
  • Huawei Watch GT 6 does not support Wi-Fi, while Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm does.
  • Battery power is 867 mAh on Huawei Watch GT 6 and 325 mAh on Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm.
  • Huawei Watch GT 6 does not have ECG technology, while Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm does.
  • Huawei Watch GT 6 does not have fall detection, while Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm does.
  • Huawei Watch GT 6 does not acquire GPS faster, while Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm does.
Specs Comparison
Huawei Watch GT 6

Huawei Watch GT 6

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm

Design:
screen size 1.47" 1.34"
Display type OLED/AMOLED OLED/AMOLED
water resistance Waterproof Water resistant
ATM rating 5 ATM 5 ATM
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP69 IP68
Always-On Display
pixel density 317 ppi 327 ppi
resolution 466 x 466 px 438 x 438 px
Watch band is replaceable
has branded damage-resistant glass
thickness 11 mm 8.6 mm
weight 51.3 g 30 g
height 46 mm 42.7 mm
width 46 mm 40.4 mm
Has a display
has a touch screen
Has sapphire glass display
volume 23.276 cm³ 14.835688 cm³
is designed for kids

The Huawei Watch GT 6 features a larger 1.47″ OLED/AMOLED display with a resolution of 466 x 466 px and a pixel density of 317 ppi. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm has a slightly smaller 1.34″ OLED/AMOLED display with a resolution of 438 x 438 px and a higher pixel density of 327 ppi. Both displays support an Always-On Display feature and are touch screens with sapphire glass protection.

When it comes to durability, the Huawei Watch GT 6 has a higher Ingress Protection (IP) rating of IP69, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm is rated at IP68. Both watches are water-resistant, but the Huawei model offers slightly better protection against dust and water ingress. Additionally, both watches feature a 5 ATM water resistance and are designed to handle moderate exposure to water during activities like swimming.

The Huawei Watch GT 6 is bulkier, with a thickness of 11 mm and a weight of 51.3 g, compared to the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm’s slimmer 8.6 mm thickness and lighter 30 g weight. The Huawei model is also larger overall, measuring 46 mm in height and width, while the Samsung model is more compact at 42.7 mm in height and 40.4 mm in width. Both watches have replaceable bands, but neither offers branded damage-resistant glass.

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

Both the Huawei Watch GT 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm include a similar suite of sensors. Both watches monitor blood oxygenation levels, have a heart rate monitor, include GPS, and feature an accelerometer, temperature sensor, compass, barometer, and gyroscope. Neither watch has a cadence sensor or monitors perspiration.

As such, the sensor offerings of both watches are identical in this group, meaning users can expect the same tracking capabilities for key health and environmental metrics on both devices.

Overall, these two products are equipped with comprehensive sensor arrays that should meet the needs of most users looking for fitness and environmental data, with no notable differences in functionality between the two models.

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 multi-sport mode
Has exercise tagging
Has a stroke counter for swimming
Tracks calorie intake
Designed for diving
Designed for golf

The Huawei Watch GT 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm share many similarities in their activity tracking features. Both watches track sleep, distance, steps taken, pace, elevation, and calorie intake. They also provide sleep reports and automatically detect activities. Both models include a route tracker and offer exercise tagging functionality.

However, there are a few differences between the two devices. The Huawei Watch GT 6 offers a multi-sport mode, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm does not. On the other hand, the Samsung model includes a stroke counter for swimming, which the Huawei Watch GT 6 lacks. Both watches are not designed for golf, and neither tracks calorie intake in any notably different manner.

Both models are designed for diving, but neither includes specific golf-related features. The two watches provide comprehensive activity tracking, but the differences in multi-sport mode and swimming tracking may influence your choice depending on your fitness needs.

Connectivity:
has a cellular module
Is compatible with iOS
Is compatible with Android
Bluetooth version 6 5.3
supports Wi-Fi
supports ANT+
has NFC
supports Galileo

The Huawei Watch GT 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm differ significantly in their connectivity features. The Huawei Watch GT 6 does not have a cellular module, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm is equipped with one, allowing for cellular connectivity. The Huawei model is compatible with both iOS and Android, while the Samsung model is only compatible with Android.

In terms of wireless connectivity, the Huawei Watch GT 6 supports Bluetooth 6, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm supports Bluetooth 5.3. The Huawei watch does not support Wi-Fi, whereas the Samsung watch does. Both watches support NFC and Galileo for location tracking, and neither supports ANT+ connectivity.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm offers more advanced connectivity options with cellular support and Wi-Fi, while the Huawei Watch GT 6 focuses on more basic Bluetooth and NFC connectivity, without cellular or Wi-Fi capabilities.

Battery:
battery power 867 mAh 325 mAh
has wireless charging
has a rechargeable battery
Has a solar power battery
has a removable battery

The Huawei Watch GT 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm both feature rechargeable batteries and support wireless charging. However, they differ in battery power. The Huawei Watch GT 6 has a significantly larger 867 mAh battery, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm has a smaller 325 mAh battery.

Neither watch includes a solar power battery, and both watches have non-removable batteries, meaning they cannot be swapped out by the user. These differences in battery power may affect the overall battery life of the watches, but that detail is not specified in the provided specs.

Overall, while both watches share common features like wireless charging and rechargeable batteries, the Huawei Watch GT 6 stands out with its higher battery capacity compared to the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm.

Features:
release date September 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

Both the Huawei Watch GT 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm share many similar features, such as HRV tracking, VO2 max measurement, resting heart rate tracking, fast/slow heart rate notifications, readiness level display, phone locating, call answering and control, notifications, irregular heart rate warnings, silent alarm, vibrating alerts, stopwatch, voice commands, and built-in camera remote control functionality. Both watches also lack a smart alarm function, but they differ in a few key areas.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm is equipped with ECG technology and fall detection, which the Huawei Watch GT 6 does not include. Additionally, the Samsung model acquires GPS faster, a feature not available on the Huawei watch. Both watches support voice commands and have similar core health and alert functionalities.

Overall, while both devices offer a comprehensive set of features, the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm stands out with ECG technology, fall detection, and faster GPS acquisition, which the Huawei Watch GT 6 lacks.

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 GT 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm offer identical features when it comes to app and software capabilities. Both watches provide activity reports, inactivity alerts, calorie counting, goal setting, achievements, a free app, an exercise diary, and ad-free usage. They also include coaching, temperature tracking, period notifications, route support, voice feedback, music playback, maps, start date prediction, widget support, personalization options, water intake tracking, weight tracking, and BMI tracking.

Additionally, both watches lack a barcode scanner on the app, which is a feature not available for either product. Overall, the software experience on both watches is very similar, with the same set of health-tracking and activity-monitoring features.

In conclusion, there are no significant differences between the Huawei Watch GT 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm in terms of app and software functionality. Both provide a comprehensive suite of features for activity tracking, health monitoring, and personalization.

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

The Huawei Watch GT 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm are nearly identical in terms of miscellaneous features. Both watches include a battery level indicator, auto pause, passcode functionality, compatibility with smart scales and external heart rate monitors, and lack an external memory slot or a 3.5 mm audio jack socket.

Additionally, neither product is compatible with Windows or Mac OS X, meaning both watches do not provide native support for these operating systems.

Overall, the miscellaneous features of both the Huawei Watch GT 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm are the same, offering a comparable set of options for users in this category.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between the Huawei Watch GT 6 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm. Both products share an OLED/AMOLED display type, a 5 ATM ATM rating, and have a touch screen with a sapphire glass display. The Huawei Watch GT 6 is waterproof with an IP69 rating, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm is water resistant with an IP68 rating. The Huawei Watch GT 6 has a larger screen size of 1.47″ compared to the 1.34″ display on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm. The Huawei Watch GT 6 also has a larger battery power of 867 mAh, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm has 325 mAh. Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE 40mm features ECG technology and fall detection, which are not available on the Huawei Watch GT 6.