Garmin Forerunner 265 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm: which one suits you?

The two differ in 2 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 265 is cheaper by SAR 47 (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 47
  • Charge less often through the week (15 days vs 14 days) · slight difference
  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.

The deciding difference here: price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Case size

    46 mm44 mm
  • Battery life

    ✓ 15 days14 days

Specifications side by side

13 of 13 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 1,552
Garmin Forerunner 265 specs
SamsungSAR 1,599
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm specs
Reference priceSAR 1,552SAR 1,599
Battery life✓ 15 days14 days
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)Yes—
Phone compatibility—Android
Built-in GPSYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Forerunner 265 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm?

Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 265: 15 days vs 14 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Forerunner 265 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm?

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 44mm?

Garmin Forerunner 265: 46 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm: 44 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.