Garmin Descent Mk3i vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8

1 recorded spec differences. Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is currently the cheaper of the two on Amazon.sa (SAR 6,374 vs SAR 1,108, checked 4 Nov 2026).

Specifications side by side

SpecGarmin Descent Mk3iSamsung Galaxy Watch8
Phone, battery and calls
Battery life25 days—
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)—No
Built-in GPSYesYes
Size, screen and durability
Case size51 mm40 mm
Display typeAMOLED—
Display size1.4 in—
Water resistance20 ATM—
Case materialTitanium—
Weight166 g—
Health and payments
ECGNo—
Blood oxygen (SpO2)Yes—
Contactless payment (NFC)Yes—
Heart-rate trackingYesYes
Other specs
Release year2023—
Dimensions5.1 × 5.1 × 1.64 cm—
App control (Wi-Fi)Yes—

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