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 44mm: which one suits you?
The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm is cheaper by SAR 1,132 (prices checked 7 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 1,132
- Lower weight: 34 g vs 53 g
The deciding difference here: weight and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm- Case size:
- 44 mm
- Display size:
- 1.47 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 799
Key differences
Case size
47.2 mm44 mmDisplay size
1.4 in1.47 inWeight
53 g✓ 34 g
Specifications side by side
15 of 15 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,931 | SAR 799 |
| Battery life | 23 days | — |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Phone compatibility | Android | Android |
| Case size | 47.2 mm | 44 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | — |
| Display size | 1.4 in | 1.47 in |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Case material | Titanium | — |
| Weight | 53 g | ✓ 34 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 phone compatibility between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm?
No difference here: phone compatibility is Android on both.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm?
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 44mm?
Garmin Forerunner 965: 47.2 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm: 44 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 44mm?
Display size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm: 1.47 in vs 1.4 in on the Garmin Forerunner 965. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.