Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar- Case size:
- 50 mm
- Display size:
- 1.1 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,247
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar vs Samsung Watch8: which one suits you?
The two differ in 2 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Watch8 is cheaper by SAR 229 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't
Choose the
Samsung Watch8 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 229
The deciding difference here: built-in GPS and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Key differences
Case size
50 mm44 mmBuilt-in GPS
✓ YesNo
Specifications side by side
17 of 17 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,247 | SAR 1,018 |
| Battery life | 40 days | — |
| Built-in GPS | ✓ Yes | No |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | — |
| Bluetooth calls | No | — |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Case size | 50 mm | 44 mm |
| Display type | — | OLED |
| Display size | 1.1 in | — |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | — |
| Weight | 67 g | — |
| ECG | No | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | Yes | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Dimensions | 5 × 5 × 1.45 cm | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar and the Samsung Watch8?
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar: Yes; Samsung Watch8: No. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar and the Samsung Watch8?
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar: 50 mm; Samsung Watch8: 44 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.
What is the difference in heart-rate tracking between the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar and the Samsung Watch8?
No difference here: heart-rate tracking is Yes on both.
What is the difference in blood oxygen (SpO2) between the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar and the Samsung Watch8?
No difference here: blood oxygen (SpO2) is Yes on both.