Suunto Race S vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: which one suits you?
The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Suunto Race S if you care about:- Charge less often through the week (5 days vs 1.67 days)
- Lower weight: 34 g vs 60 g
- Larger display size: 1.47 in vs 1.32 in · slight difference
The deciding difference here: battery life and weight.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8- Case size:
- 44 mm
- Display type:
- Super AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,399
Key differences
Case size
45 mm44 mmDisplay type
AMOLEDSuper AMOLEDDisplay size
1.32 in✓ 1.47 in
Specifications side by side
19 of 19 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,372 | SAR 1,399 |
| Battery life | ✓ 5 days | 1.67 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | — | No |
| Bluetooth calls | — | Yes |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 45 mm | 44 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display size | 1.32 in | ✓ 1.47 in |
| Water resistance | — | 5 ATM |
| Case material | Stainless steel | — |
| Weight | 60 g | ✓ 34 g |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
| Dimensions | — | 4.60 × 4.37 × 0.86 cm |
| dust resistance rating | — | IP68 |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | — | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Suunto Race S and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8?
Battery life is higher on the Suunto Race S: 5 days vs 1.67 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Suunto Race S and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in case size between the Suunto Race S and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8?
Suunto Race S: 45 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: 44 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.
What is the difference in display type between the Suunto Race S and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8?
Suunto Race S: AMOLED; Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: Super AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.