Two premium classic watches with sapphire. What matters more - battery life or apps?
Short answer
Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro - titanium, 1.47", up to 12 days, works with iPhone. Galaxy Watch8 Classic - Wear OS, 64 GB, Wi-Fi, cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm Bluetooth |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.47", AMOLED, 466×466 | 1.34", Super AMOLED, 438×438 |
| Chip | — | Samsung Exynos W1000 |
| Memory | — | 2 GB RAM / 64 GB |
| Battery life | up to 12 days | — |
| Battery | — | 445 mAh |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS (L1 + L5) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou (L1 + L5) |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 5 ATM / IP69 | 5 ATM / IP68 / MIL-STD-810H |
| OS | — | Wear OS 6 |
| Compatibility | Android 9.0+, iOS 13.0+ | Android 12+, Google Mobile Services |
| Dimensions, weight | 45.6×45.6×11.25 mm, 54.7 g | 46.4×46.0×10.6 mm, 63.5 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Materials
Titanium and sapphire, 54.7 g vs steel and sapphire, 63.5 g.
Display
1.47" 466×466 vs 1.34" 438×438.
Compatibility
Huawei - Android and iOS. Samsung - Android only.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Battery life and titanium - Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro.
- Apps and price - Galaxy Watch8 Classic.
FAQ
Is there NFC?
Yes, on both.
Is there dual-frequency GPS?
Yes.
Which is cheaper?
The Galaxy Watch8 Classic.