Garmin vivomove Trend vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: which one suits you?

The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin vivomove Trend is cheaper by SAR 893 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 893
  • Larger display size: 1.6 in vs 1.3 in
  • Lower weight: 43.3 g vs 64 g
  • Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't

The deciding difference here: display size and built-in GPS and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Case size

    40 mm46 mm
  • Display type

    Analog-DigitalAMOLED
  • Display size

    ✓ 1.6 in1.3 in

Specifications side by side

14 of 14 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 1,367
Garmin vivomove Trend specs
SamsungSAR 2,260
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic specs
Reference priceSAR 1,367SAR 2,260
Battery life5 days—
Built-in GPSNo✓ Yes
Phone compatibility—Android
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)YesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Garmin vivomove Trend and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?

No difference here: cellular (LTE/eSIM) is Yes on both.

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin vivomove Trend and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?

Garmin vivomove Trend: No; Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in case size between the Garmin vivomove Trend and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?

Garmin vivomove Trend: 40 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: 46 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in display type between the Garmin vivomove Trend and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?

Garmin vivomove Trend: Analog-Digital; Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.