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 Classic 46mm: which one suits you?
The two differ in 7 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm is cheaper by SAR 82 (prices checked 5 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 1.67 days)
- Lower weight: 53 g vs 64 g
- Larger display size: 1.4 in vs 1.3 in · slight difference
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 82
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 Classic 46mm- Case size:
- 46 mm
- Display type:
- Super AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,849
Key differences
Case size
47.2 mm46 mmDisplay type
AMOLEDSuper AMOLEDDisplay size
✓ 1.4 in1.3 in
Specifications side by side
20 of 20 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,931 | SAR 1,849 |
| Battery life | ✓ 23 days | 1.67 days |
| Bluetooth calls | — | Yes |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | No |
| Phone compatibility | Android | Android |
| Case size | 47.2 mm | 46 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display size | ✓ 1.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Case material | Titanium | Stainless steel |
| Weight | ✓ 53 g | 64 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 | 2025 |
| Dimensions | — | 4.60 × 4.64 × 1.06 cm |
| 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 Classic 46mm?
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 Watch8 Classic 46mm?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 965: 23 days vs 1.67 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm?
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 Classic 46mm?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.