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 2 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm is cheaper by SAR 397 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin vivoactive 6 if you care about:- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 397
- Larger display size: 1.34 in vs 1.2 in · slight difference
The deciding difference here: 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 type:
- Super AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 870
Key differences
Display type
OLEDSuper AMOLEDDisplay size
1.2 in✓ 1.34 in
Specifications side by side
17 of 17 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,267 | SAR 870 |
| Battery life | 11 days | — |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | — | No |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | — | 40 mm |
| Display type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display size | 1.2 in | ✓ 1.34 in |
| Water resistance | — | 5 ATM |
| Case material | Fibre Reinforced Polymer | — |
| Weight | 37 g | — |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 20.3 x 16.3 x 11.9 centimeters cm | — |
| dust resistance rating | — | IP68 |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | — | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
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 type between the Garmin vivoactive 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?
Garmin vivoactive 6: OLED; Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: Super AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
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: 1.34 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.