Suunto Race S vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm: which one suits you?
The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Suunto Race S is cheaper by SAR 60 (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Suunto Race S if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 60
- Charge less often through the week (5 days vs 1.3 days)
- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
The deciding difference here: battery life and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm- Case size:
- 46 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,432
Key differences
Case size
45 mm46 mmDisplay size
1.32 in1.35 inBattery life
✓ 5 days1.3 days
Specifications side by side
14 of 14 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,372 | SAR 1,432 |
| Battery life | ✓ 5 days | 1.3 days |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 45 mm | 46 mm |
| Display size | 1.32 in | 1.35 in |
| Water resistance | — | 5 ATM |
| Case material | Stainless steel | — |
| Weight | 60 g | — |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | — | 15.2×10.2×10.2 cm |
| 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 Watch8 Classic 46mm?
Battery life is higher on the Suunto Race S: 5 days vs 1.3 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm. 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 Watch8 Classic 46mm?
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 Watch8 Classic 46mm?
Suunto Race S: 45 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mm: 46 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 Watch8 Classic 46mm?
No difference here: display type is AMOLED on both.