Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 265- Case size:
- 46 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,552
Garmin Forerunner 265 vs Samsung Watch8: which one suits you?
The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Watch8 is cheaper by SAR 534 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 265 if you care about:- Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't
Choose the
Samsung Watch8 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 534
The deciding difference here: built-in GPS and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Key differences
Case size
46 mm44 mmDisplay type
AMOLEDOLEDBuilt-in GPS
✓ YesNo
Specifications side by side
13 of 13 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,552 | SAR 1,018 |
| Battery life | 15 days | — |
| Built-in GPS | ✓ Yes | No |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | Yes | — |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Case size | 46 mm | 44 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Display size | 1.4 in | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Case material | Type: Stainless Steel | — |
| Weight | 39 g | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | — | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Forerunner 265 and the Samsung Watch8?
Garmin Forerunner 265: Yes; Samsung Watch8: No. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Forerunner 265 and the Samsung Watch8?
Garmin Forerunner 265: 46 mm; Samsung Watch8: 44 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.
What is the difference in display type between the Garmin Forerunner 265 and the Samsung Watch8?
Garmin Forerunner 265: AMOLED; Samsung Watch8: OLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in blood oxygen (SpO2) between the Garmin Forerunner 265 and the Samsung Watch8?
No difference here: blood oxygen (SpO2) is Yes on both.