Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 965- Case size:
- 47.2 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,931
Garmin Forerunner 965 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: which one suits you?
The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is cheaper by SAR 310 (prices checked 4 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 965 if you care about:- Charge less often through the week (23 days vs 1.3 days)
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 310
The deciding difference here: battery life and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic- Case size:
- 46 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,621
Key differences
Case size
47.2 mm46 mmDisplay size
1.4 in1.35 inBattery life
✓ 23 days1.3 days
Specifications side by side
18 of 18 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,931 | SAR 1,621 |
| Battery life | ✓ 23 days | 1.3 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Phone compatibility | Android | Android |
| Case size | 47.2 mm | 46 mm |
| Display size | 1.4 in | 1.35 in |
| Case material | Titanium | — |
| Weight | 53 g | — |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Dimensions | — | 15.2×10.2×10.2 cm |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | Yes | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in phone compatibility between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?
No difference here: phone compatibility is Android on both.
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 965: 23 days vs 1.3 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?
Garmin Forerunner 965: 47.2 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: 46 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.