Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 55- Display type:
- MIP
- Display size:
- 1.04 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 798
Garmin Forerunner 55 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm: which one suits you?
The two differ in 7 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 55 is cheaper by SAR 1,051 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 55 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,051
- Charge less often through the week (14 days vs 1.67 days)
- Lower weight: 37 g vs 64 g
- Larger display size: 1.3 in vs 1.04 in
- Has ECG; the other doesn't
- Has contactless payment (NFC); the other doesn't
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 Classic 46mm- Case size:
- 46 mm
- Display type:
- Super AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,849
Key differences
Display type
MIPSuper AMOLEDDisplay size
1.04 in✓ 1.3 inBattery life
✓ 14 days1.67 days
Specifications side by side
19 of 19 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 798 | SAR 1,849 |
| Battery life | ✓ 14 days | 1.67 days |
| Bluetooth calls | — | Yes |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | No |
| Case size | — | 46 mm |
| Display type | MIP | Super AMOLED |
| Display size | 1.04 in | ✓ 1.3 in |
| Case material | Type: Resin | Stainless steel |
| Weight | ✓ 37 g | 64 g |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| ECG | No | ✓ Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | No | ✓ Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
| Dimensions | — | 4.60 × 4.64 × 1.06 cm |
| dust resistance rating | — | IP68 |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | — | 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 Classic 46mm?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 55: 14 days vs 1.67 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm?
No difference here: cellular (LTE/eSIM) is No on both.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in water resistance between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm?
No difference here: water resistance is 5 ATM on both.