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Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 (2023, listed at $349) and Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (2025, listed at $329) are both smartwatches, so the choice comes down to specifics.

Specs last updated · prices are list prices

Leads on raw specs: Samsung Galaxy Watch 8(1–3)
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5
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Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5

Dual-display Wear OS watch — premium chip and 80-hour standby thanks to its low-power overlay.

$349list price
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

Galaxy AI on the wrist — antioxidant index, vascular load, brighter 3,000-nit AMOLED.

$329list price
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The verdict

On the numbers we track, Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 wins on battery life (3 days vs 1.7 days); Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 wins on weight (34 g vs 44 g), price ($329 vs $349) and tracked features (7 vs 5).

Bottom line: on raw specs the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 leads 3 to 1, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.

Spec by spec

Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 specifications
SpecMobvoi TicWatch Pro 5Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Battery (rated)3 days1.7 days
Weight44 g34 g
List price$349$329
Water rating5ATM5ATM
Tracked features57
Case size50 mm44 mm
DisplayAMOLEDAMOLED
Works withAndroid onlyAndroid only
Listed best foreveryday wellness, gym and strength work and runningeveryday wellness, health tracking, gym and strength work and running
Released20232025

Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.

Feature overlap

Both have (5)

  • built-in GPS
  • blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
  • contactless payments
  • AMOLED display
  • swim tracking

Only Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 (0)

Nothing unique.

Only Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (2)

  • ECG
  • on-device music

Which one should you pick?

Pick the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 if…

  • You want fewer charges: about 3 days per charge vs 1.7 days.

Skip it if…

  • • You use an iPhone — it needs an Android phone for full features.
  • • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 50 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).

Pick the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 if…

  • You want to spend less: it lists for $20 less.
  • You want a lighter watch: 34 g vs 44 g.
  • You need ECG and on-device music, which the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 does not list.
  • Your main use is health tracking: it is listed for that and the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 is not.
  • You want the newer model (2025 vs 2023).

Skip it if…

  • • You use an iPhone — it needs an Android phone for full features.
  • • You do not want to charge often — it is rated for about 1.7 days per charge.

Frequently asked questions

Which has better battery life, the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8?

The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 has the longer rated battery life: about 3 days per charge against 1.7 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.

Which is cheaper, the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8?

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 has the lower list price: $329 against $349 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.

Do the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 work with iPhone and Android?

Yes, they have the same phone support: Android only.

Which is better for swimming, the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8?

Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 5ATM. 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving.

Not sure either is right for you?

Nine questions about your phone, sport, wrist and budget, scored against all of our watches with the reasoning shown.

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Where each one ranks #1 in our quiz

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