Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 965- Case size:
- 47.2 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,931
Garmin Forerunner 965 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: which one suits you?
The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm is cheaper by SAR 566 (prices checked 7 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 1.7 days)
- Larger display size: 1.4 in vs 1.3 in · slight difference
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 566
- Lower weight: 30 g vs 53 g
The deciding difference here: battery life and weight and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm- Case size:
- 40 mm
- Display size:
- 1.3 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,365
Key differences
Case size
47.2 mm40 mmDisplay size
✓ 1.4 in1.3 inBattery life
✓ 23 days1.7 days
Specifications side by side
15 of 15 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,931 | SAR 1,365 |
| Battery life | ✓ 23 days | 1.7 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | — |
| Phone compatibility | Android | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 47.2 mm | 40 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | — |
| Display size | ✓ 1.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Case material | Titanium | — |
| Weight | 53 g | ✓ 30 g |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | Yes | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 965: 23 days vs 1.7 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm. 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 Watch8 40mm?
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 Watch8 40mm?
Garmin Forerunner 965: 47.2 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: 40 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.
What is the difference in display size between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
Display size is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 965: 1.4 in vs 1.3 in on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.