Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 265- Case size:
- 46 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,552
Garmin Forerunner 265 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: which one suits you?
The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm is cheaper by SAR 682 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 265 if you care about:- Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 682
The deciding difference here: cellular (LTE/eSIM) and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm- Case size:
- 40 mm
- Display type:
- Super AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 870
Key differences
Case size
46 mm40 mmDisplay type
AMOLEDSuper AMOLEDDisplay size
1.4 in1.34 in
Specifications side by side
17 of 17 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,552 | SAR 870 |
| Battery life | 15 days | — |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | ✓ Yes | No |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 46 mm | 40 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display size | 1.4 in | 1.34 in |
| Case material | Type: Stainless Steel | — |
| Weight | 39 g | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | — | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| dust resistance rating | — | IP68 |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | — | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Garmin Forerunner 265 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
Garmin Forerunner 265: Yes; Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: No. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Forerunner 265 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Forerunner 265 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
Garmin Forerunner 265: 46 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: 40 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.
What is the difference in water resistance between the Garmin Forerunner 265 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
No difference here: water resistance is 5 ATM on both.