Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Instinct 3- Case size:
- 45 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,655
Garmin Instinct 3 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 856 (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Instinct 3 if you care about:- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 856
- Larger display size: 1.47 in vs 1.2 in
- Lower weight: 34 g vs 53 g
The deciding difference here: display size and 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
45 mm44 mmDisplay size
1.2 in✓ 1.47 inWeight
53 g✓ 34 g
Specifications side by side
14 of 14 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,655 | SAR 799 |
| Battery life | 18 days | — |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 45 mm | 44 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | — |
| Display size | 1.2 in | ✓ 1.47 in |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | — |
| Weight | 53 g | ✓ 34 g |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | Yes | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Dimensions | 4.5 × 4.5 × 1.49 cm | — |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | Yes | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Instinct 3 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 Instinct 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm?
Garmin Instinct 3: 45 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 Instinct 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm?
Display size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm: 1.47 in vs 1.2 in on the Garmin Instinct 3. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in heart-rate tracking between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 44mm?
No difference here: heart-rate tracking is Yes on both.