Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 55- Display type:
- MIP
- Display size:
- 1.04 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 798
Garmin Forerunner 55 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: which one suits you?
The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 55 is cheaper by SAR 567 (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 55 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 567
- Charge less often through the week (14 days vs 1.7 days)
- Larger display size: 1.3 in vs 1.04 in
- Lower weight: 30 g vs 37 g
The deciding difference here: display size and battery life and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm- Case size:
- 40 mm
- Display size:
- 1.3 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,365
Key differences
Display size
1.04 in✓ 1.3 inBattery life
✓ 14 days1.7 daysWeight
37 g✓ 30 g
Specifications side by side
12 of 12 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 798 | SAR 1,365 |
| Battery life | ✓ 14 days | 1.7 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | — | 40 mm |
| Display type | MIP | — |
| Display size | 1.04 in | ✓ 1.3 in |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Case material | Type: Resin | — |
| Weight | 37 g | ✓ 30 g |
| ECG | No | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | No | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 55: 14 days vs 1.7 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in display size between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
Display size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: 1.3 in vs 1.04 in on the Garmin Forerunner 55. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in heart-rate tracking between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
No difference here: heart-rate tracking is Yes on both.