Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Instinct 3- Case size:
- 45 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,655
Garmin Instinct 3 vs Samsung Watch8: which one suits you?
The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Watch8 is cheaper by SAR 637 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Instinct 3 if you care about:- Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't
Choose the
Samsung Watch8 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 637
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
45 mm44 mmDisplay type
AMOLEDOLEDBuilt-in GPS
✓ YesNo
Specifications side by side
14 of 14 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,655 | SAR 1,018 |
| Battery life | 18 days | — |
| Built-in GPS | ✓ Yes | No |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Case size | 45 mm | 44 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Display size | 1.2 in | — |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | — |
| Weight | 53 g | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | Yes | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | 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 Watch8?
Garmin Instinct 3: 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 3 and the Samsung Watch8?
Garmin Instinct 3: 45 mm; Samsung Watch8: 44 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.
What is the difference in display type between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Samsung Watch8?
Garmin Instinct 3: AMOLED; Samsung Watch8: OLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in heart-rate tracking between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Samsung Watch8?
No difference here: heart-rate tracking is Yes on both.