Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro 42 mm vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
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Which one fits you
On wrists narrower than about 48mm, the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro 42 mm is the safer pick — it stays proportionate down to roughly 45mm, where the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm starts to hang over the edge. Above 48mm both sit cleanly, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm gives you more presence.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm wears larger than the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro 42 mm (43.7mm vs 42.5mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm is the slimmer of the two (8.6mm vs 9.6mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm feels lighter (34g vs 44g, case only).
The Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro 42 mm is thinner than 92% of the 43mm watches we track and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm than 99% of the 44mm ones — so both wear flatter than their widths suggest.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm is 1.2mm wider, 3.5mm longer, 1mm thinner and 10g lighter than the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro 42 mm. Both are circular.
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Watch GT 5 Pro 42 mm
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Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm
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Watch GT 5 Pro 42 mm
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2D Dimension Schematics
Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro 42 mm42.5mm · 9.6mm thick
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm43.7mm × 46mm · 8.6mm thick
3D preview
Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro 42 mm vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm on a wrist
Sized to your own wrist, turned any way you like.
Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.
Battery life compared
Furthest apart in Smartwatch mode, where the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro 42 mm lasts 2.0× as long as the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm (4 days against 2 days).
Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro 42 mmSamsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm
Smartwatch
4 days2 days
Specifications
The short version
11 key specs| Spec | HuaweiWatch GT 5 Pro 42 mm | SamsungGalaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 42.5mm | 43.7mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 42.5mm | 46mm |
| Thickness | 9.6mm | 8.6mm |
| Weight | 44g | 34g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.32 inches | 1.47 inches |
| Battery life | 4 days | 2 days |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
Every specification
116 specs| Spec | Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro 42 mm | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 42.5 | 43.7 |
| height | 42.5 | 46 |
| volume | 17.34 cm³ | 17.29 cm³ |
| weight | 44 g | 34 g |
| thickness | 9.6 | 8.6 |
| ATM rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| resolution | 466 x 466 px | 480 x 480 px |
| screen size | 1.32 inches | 1.47 inches |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 326 ppi | 327 ppi |
| width of band | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| water resistance | Waterproof | Water resistant |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| is designed for kids | No | No |
| waterproof depth rating | 50 m | 50 m |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | Yes | Yes |
| maximum operating temperature | 45 °C | 35 °C |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | No | No |
| lowest potential operating temperature | 20 °C | 0 °C |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating | — | IP68 |
| Battery | ||
| battery life | 4 days | 2 days |
| battery power | 323 mAh | 435 mAh |
| has wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| has a removable battery | No | No |
| Has a solar power battery | No | No |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | Yes | Yes |
| has a compass | Yes | Yes |
| Has a barometer | Yes | Yes |
| has a gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Has a cadence sensor | No | No |
| has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors perspiration | No | No |
| Has a heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Has a temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| release date | 2024-09-19 | 2025-07-09 |
| Has a stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Has smart alarm | No | No |
| warranty period | 1 years | — |
| Has call control | Yes | Yes |
| Has silent alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Has notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | Yes | Yes |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| has fall detection | No | Yes |
| has voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Acquires GPS faster | No | Yes |
| Has vibrating alerts | Yes | Yes |
| number of microphones | 1 | — |
| Can be used to answer calls | Yes | Yes |
| measures resting heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | Yes | Yes |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | Yes | Yes |
| RAM | — | 2GB |
| has HRV tracking | — | Yes |
| internal storage | — | 32GB |
| measures VO2 max | — | Yes |
| shows readiness level | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi version | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| supports ANT+ | No | No |
| supports Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| supports Galileo | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| has a cellular module | No | No |
| Is compatible with iOS | Yes | No |
| Is compatible with Android | Yes | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Has passcode | Yes | Yes |
| Has auto pause | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Windows | No | No |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | No | No |
| has an external memory slot | No | No |
| Compatible with smart scales | Yes | Yes |
| has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack | No | No |
| Compatible with external heart rate monitors | Yes | Yes |
| App & Software | ||
| Ad-free | Yes | Yes |
| Free app | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks BMI | Yes | Yes |
| Has coaching | Yes | Yes |
| Includes maps | Yes | Yes |
| Supports routes | Yes | Yes |
| Has achievements | Yes | Yes |
| Has goal setting | Yes | Yes |
| Has live tracking | Yes | — |
| Has exercise diary | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts ovulation | Yes | — |
| Can be personalised | Yes | Yes |
| Has weight tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts start date | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks water intake | Yes | Yes |
| Has inactivity alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Has period notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has temperature tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Provides activity reports | Yes | Yes |
| Displays fertile window notifications | Yes | — |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | Yes | Yes |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Measures pace | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks distance | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks elevation | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for golf | Yes | No |
| Tracks your sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for diving | Yes | No |
| Has a route tracker | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise tagging | Yes | Yes |
| Has multi-sport mode | No | No |
| Tracks calorie intake | Yes | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | Yes | Yes |
| Detects activities automatically | Yes | Yes |
| Has a stroke counter for swimming | — | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro 42 mm
Sits best on wrists ~45–61mm wide (≈ 12.0–16.3cm circumference).
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm
Sits best on wrists ~48–66mm wide (≈ 12.8–17.6cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro 42 mm bigger than the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm?
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm is bigger — 43.7mm vs 42.5mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro 42 mm or the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm?
The Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro 42 mm suits wrists around 45–61mm wide, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm around 48–66mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro 42 mm and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 44mm side by side at true scale?
Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.