Head to head · 2 watches

Galaxy Watch8 vs Watch 5

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

Comparing 2 watches
Galaxy Watch8
Galaxy Watch88.4Very good· Top score
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Watch 5
Watch 5—Score pending
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The short verdict

Galaxy Watch8 is scored, the other is pending

We haven’t scored the Watch 5 yet. Compare the measured differences and prices below.

Galaxy Watch8
8.4
Watch 5
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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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Choose the Watch 5 if
  • Larger screen (1.43 vs 1.34 in)
  • Cheaper today ($110 vs $430)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theGalaxy Watch81 win
−0.1"Easier one-handed use1.3" vs 1.4"
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Why pick theWatch 52 wins
+7%Larger screen1.43 vs 1.34 in
−$320Cheaper today$110 vs $430
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Battery1 difference
Battery life
445 mAh
505 mAh
Display2 differences
Screen size
1.34"
1.43"
Resolution
438 x 438
466x466
Performance1 difference
RAM
2 GB
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Body1 difference
Weight
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32 g

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