Huawei Watch GT 4 (46mm) vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8
The Verdict
The Huawei Watch GT 4 (46mm) and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Huawei Watch GT 4 (46mm) is the cheaper of the two at $249 versus $300, a difference of about $51. The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Huawei Watch GT 4 (46mm) stands out for stunning premium design with stainless steel and octagonal case, while Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is praised for thinnest galaxy watch at 8.6mm. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Huawei Watch GT 4 (46mm) if…
- →Stunning premium design with stainless steel and octagonal case
- →14-day battery with AMOLED always-on display is impressive
- →Dual-band GPS provides accurate location tracking
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 if…
- →Thinnest Galaxy Watch at 8.6mm
- →3nm Exynos W1000 processor
- →3000 nits peak brightness
Pros & Cons
Huawei Watch GT 4 (46mm)
Pros
- Stunning premium design with stainless steel and octagonal case
- 14-day battery with AMOLED always-on display is impressive
- Dual-band GPS provides accurate location tracking
- Bright 466x466 AMOLED display is crisp and vibrant
- TruSeen 5.5+ heart rate sensor is accurate for exercise tracking
Cons
- No Google apps or third-party app store — HarmonyOS is limited
- No NFC for payments in most Western markets
- No ECG sensor despite the premium positioning
- Cannot respond to notifications — display and dismiss only
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
Pros
- Thinnest Galaxy Watch at 8.6mm
- 3nm Exynos W1000 processor
- 3000 nits peak brightness
- Wear OS 6 with Gemini AI assistant
- Dual-frequency GPS
Cons
- $300 starting price for base model
- Battery life varies heavily with AOD
- Limited third-party watch face selection on Wear OS
Full Specifications
| Spec | Huawei Watch GT 4 (46mm) | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | HarmonyOS 4 | Wear OS 6 with Gemini |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 48 g (without strap) | 28.8 g (40mm) |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Armor Aluminum |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 5ATM + IP68, MIL-STD-810H |
| Health & Sensors | ||
| ECG | ||
| SpO₂ | ||
| Skin temperature | ||
| Heart rate | ||
| Sleep tracking | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 days | Up to 40 hours |
| Display | ||
| Size | 46mm (1.43 inches) | 40mm / 44mm |
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Always-on display | ||
| Resolution | 466 x 466 | 480 x 480 (44mm) |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Hi6262 | Exynos W1000 (3nm) |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPS | ||
| NFC | ||
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Cellular | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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