Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
Comparing 2 products
| General Overview | ||
| Device Type | Round | Round |
| Model | SM-R915F, SM-R905F | SM-L500, SM-L505U |
| Announced | 2022, August | 2025, July 09 |
| Released | 2022, August | 2025, July 09 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Design | ||
| Type | Bar | Bar |
| Dimensions | 44.4 x 43.3 x 9.8 mm (1.75 x 1.70 x 0.39 in) | 46.4 x 46 x 10.6 mm (1.83 x 1.81 x 0.42 in) |
| Weight | 33.5 g (44mm), 28.7 g (40mm) (1.02 oz) | 63.5 g (2.26 oz) |
| Protection | Glass front (Sapphire crystal), aluminum frame | Glass front (Sapphire crystal), stainless steel frame |
| Colors | Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold, Sapphire | Black, White |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 1.4 inches | 1.34 inches |
| Resolution | 450 x 450 pixels | 438 x 438 pixels |
| Display Colors | 16M colors | 1 Million+ |
| Pixel Density | 321 ppi density | 327 ppi density |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Protection | Sapphire crystal | Sapphire crystal |
| Features | Always-on display | 3000 nits (peak) |
| Software | ||
| OS | Android Wear OS 3.5 | Android Wear OS 6 |
| User Interface | One UI Watch 4.5 | One UI 8 Watch |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Exynos W920 (5 nm) | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.18 GHz Cortex-A55 | Penta-core |
| GPU | Mali-G68 | Mali-G68 |
| RAM | 1.5 GB | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer Armour aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised) Blood pressure monitor ECG certified Compatible with standard 20/22mm straps 50m water resistant (IP68) MIL-STD-810H compliant* | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, altimeter, compass, SpO2, temperature (skin), BioActive, antioxidant index |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| USB | No | No |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Qi wireless charging 10W | 10W wireless |
| Data | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity | 410 mAh, Battery | Li-Ion 445 mAh, Battery |
| Placement | Non-removable | Non-removable |
| Fast Charging | - | 10W wireless |
