Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 55- Display type:
- MIP
- Display size:
- 1.04 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 798
Garmin Forerunner 55 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm: which one suits you?
The two differ in 2 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 55 if you care about:- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
- Larger display size: 1.47 in vs 1.04 in
- Lower weight: 34 g vs 37 g · slight difference
The deciding difference here: display size.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm- Case size:
- 44 mm
- Display size:
- 1.47 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 799
Key differences
Display size
1.04 in✓ 1.47 inWeight
37 g✓ 34 g
Specifications side by side
13 of 13 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 798 | SAR 799 |
| Battery life | 14 days | — |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | — |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | — | 44 mm |
| Display type | MIP | — |
| Display size | 1.04 in | ✓ 1.47 in |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Case material | Type: Resin | — |
| Weight | 37 g | ✓ 34 g |
| ECG | No | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | No | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm?
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 44mm?
Display size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm: 1.47 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 44mm?
No difference here: heart-rate tracking is Yes on both.
What is the difference in weight between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm?
Weight is lower on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm: 34 g vs 37 g on the Garmin Forerunner 55. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.