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 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 55 is cheaper by SAR 634 (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 55 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 634
- Charge less often through the week (14 days vs 1.3 days)
- Larger display size: 1.35 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:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,432
Key differences
Display type
MIPAMOLEDDisplay size
1.04 in✓ 1.35 inBattery life
✓ 14 days1.3 days
Specifications side by side
15 of 15 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 798 | SAR 1,432 |
| Battery life | ✓ 14 days | 1.3 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | — |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | — | 46 mm |
| Display type | MIP | AMOLED |
| Display size | 1.04 in | ✓ 1.35 in |
| Case material | Type: Resin | — |
| Weight | 37 g | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| ECG | No | ✓ Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | No | ✓ Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | — | 15.2×10.2×10.2 cm |
| 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 1.3 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm. 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 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.
What is the difference in display type between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm?
Garmin Forerunner 55: MIP; Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm: AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.