Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin vivoactive 6- Display type:
- OLED
- Display size:
- 1.2 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,267
Garmin vivoactive 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: which one suits you?
The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin vivoactive 6 is cheaper by SAR 98 (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin vivoactive 6 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 98
- Charge less often through the week (11 days vs 1.7 days)
- Lower weight: 30 g vs 37 g
- Larger display size: 1.3 in vs 1.2 in · slight difference
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 40mm- Case size:
- 40 mm
- Display size:
- 1.3 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,365
Key differences
Display size
1.2 in✓ 1.3 inBattery life
✓ 11 days1.7 daysWeight
37 g✓ 30 g
Specifications side by side
9 of 9 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,267 | SAR 1,365 |
| Battery life | ✓ 11 days | 1.7 days |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | — | 40 mm |
| Display type | OLED | — |
| Display size | 1.2 in | ✓ 1.3 in |
| Case material | Fibre Reinforced Polymer | — |
| Weight | 37 g | ✓ 30 g |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 20.3 x 16.3 x 11.9 centimeters cm | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin vivoactive 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin vivoactive 6: 11 days vs 1.7 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin vivoactive 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in display size between the Garmin vivoactive 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
Display size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: 1.3 in vs 1.2 in on the Garmin vivoactive 6. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in heart-rate tracking between the Garmin vivoactive 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
No difference here: heart-rate tracking is Yes on both.