Head to head · 2 watches

Galaxy Watch5 vs Galaxy Watch8

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 watches
Galaxy Watch5
Galaxy Watch58.2Very good
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Galaxy Watch8
Galaxy Watch88.4Very good· Top score
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The short verdict

Galaxy Watch8 edges it on score

The Galaxy Watch8 leads overall; pick the Galaxy Watch5 if its strengths below matter more to you.

Galaxy Watch5
8.2
Galaxy Watch8
8.4
Choose the Galaxy Watch5 if
  • Android users who want a basic, cheap used Samsung watch.
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Choose the Galaxy Watch8 if
  • Galaxy phone owners who want a slim, comfortable watch with Gemini and strong health tracking.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theGalaxy Watch52 wins
+4%Larger screen1.4 vs 1.34 in
−$310Cheaper today$120 vs $430
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Why pick theGalaxy Watch80 wins
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Battery1 difference
Battery life
410 mAh
445 mAh
Display2 differences
Screen size
1.4"
1.34"
Resolution
450x450
438 x 438
Performance3 differences
Chipset
1.5GB RAM, Exynos W920
Exynos W1000 (3 nm)
RAM
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2 GB
Storage
16 TB
64 GB
Body2 differences
Weight
34 g
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Water resistance
Yes
5 ATM + IP68 + MIL-STD-810H

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