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 0 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 55 is cheaper by SAR 801 (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 55 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 801
- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
The deciding difference here: price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm- Case size:
- 44 mm
- Battery life:
- 14 days
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,599
Specifications side by side
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 798 | SAR 1,599 |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | — |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Battery life | 14 days | 14 days |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | — | 44 mm |
| Display type | MIP | — |
| Display size | 1.04 in | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Case material | Type: Resin | — |
| Weight | 37 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 44mm?
No difference here: battery life is 14 days on both.
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 heart-rate tracking between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm?
No difference here: heart-rate tracking is Yes on both.