Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 265- Case size:
- 46 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,552
Garmin Forerunner 265 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm: which one suits you?
The two differ in 6 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 265 is cheaper by SAR 297 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 265 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 297
- Charge less often through the week (15 days vs 1.67 days)
- Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't
- Lower weight: 39 g vs 64 g
- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
The deciding difference here: battery life and cellular (LTE/eSIM) and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm- Case size:
- 46 mm
- Display type:
- Super AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,849
Key differences
Display type
AMOLEDSuper AMOLEDDisplay size
✓ 1.4 in1.3 inBattery life
✓ 15 days1.67 days
Specifications side by side
20 of 20 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,552 | SAR 1,849 |
| Battery life | ✓ 15 days | 1.67 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | ✓ Yes | No |
| Bluetooth calls | — | Yes |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display size | ✓ 1.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Case material | Type: Stainless Steel | Stainless steel |
| Weight | ✓ 39 g | 64 g |
| Case size | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | — | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
| Dimensions | — | 4.60 × 4.64 × 1.06 cm |
| dust resistance rating | — | IP68 |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | — | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Forerunner 265 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 265: 15 days vs 1.67 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Garmin Forerunner 265 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm?
Garmin Forerunner 265: Yes; Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm: 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 Classic 46mm?
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 Classic 46mm?
No difference here: case size is 46 mm on both.