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 2 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm is cheaper by SAR 120 (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 265 if you care about:- Charge less often through the week (15 days vs 1.3 days)
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 120
The deciding difference here: battery life 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:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,432
Key differences
Display size
1.4 in1.35 inBattery life
✓ 15 days1.3 days
Specifications side by side
17 of 17 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,552 | SAR 1,432 |
| Battery life | ✓ 15 days | 1.3 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | Yes | — |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display size | 1.4 in | 1.35 in |
| Case material | Type: Stainless Steel | — |
| Weight | 39 g | — |
| Case size | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | — | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Dimensions | — | 15.2×10.2×10.2 cm |
| 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 1.3 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm. 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 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.
What is the difference in water resistance between the Garmin Forerunner 265 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm?
No difference here: water resistance is 5 ATM on both.