Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 55- Display type:
- MIP
- Display size:
- 1.04 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 861
Garmin Forerunner 55 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: which one suits you?
The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 55 is cheaper by SAR 1,399 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 55 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,399
- Lower weight: 37 g vs 64 g
- Larger display size: 1.3 in vs 1.04 in
- Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't
The deciding difference here: display size and cellular (LTE/eSIM) and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic- Case size:
- 46 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 2,260
Key differences
Display type
MIPAMOLEDDisplay size
1.04 in✓ 1.3 inCellular (LTE/eSIM)
No✓ Yes
Specifications side by side
17 of 17 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 861 | SAR 2,260 |
| Battery life | 14 days | — |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | ✓ Yes |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | — | 46 mm |
| Display type | MIP | AMOLED |
| Display size | 1.04 in | ✓ 1.3 in |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Case material | Type: Resin | — |
| Weight | ✓ 37 g | 64 g |
| ECG | No | — |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | No | — |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | — | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?
Garmin Forerunner 55: No; Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: Yes. 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 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in display type between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?
Garmin Forerunner 55: MIP; Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in display size between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?
Display size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: 1.3 in vs 1.04 in on the Garmin Forerunner 55. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.