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 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm is cheaper by SAR 1,061 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 965 if you care about:- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,061
The deciding difference here: 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 type:
- Super AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 870
Key differences
Case size
47.2 mm40 mmDisplay type
AMOLEDSuper AMOLEDDisplay size
1.4 in1.34 in
Specifications side by side
18 of 18 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,931 | SAR 870 |
| Battery life | 23 days | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | No |
| Phone compatibility | Android | Android |
| Case size | 47.2 mm | 40 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display size | 1.4 in | 1.34 in |
| Case material | Titanium | — |
| Weight | 53 g | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| dust resistance rating | — | IP68 |
| 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 Watch8 40mm?
No difference here: phone compatibility is Android on both.
What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
No difference here: cellular (LTE/eSIM) is No on both.
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.