Garmin Venu X1 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Garmin Venu X1	Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm)
key specs
Ideal For	Unisex	-
Strap Colour	-	Graphite, Silver
Compatible OS	-	Android and iOS
Display Type	-	Super AMOLED
general
Brand	Garmin	Samsung
Model	Venu X1	Galaxy Watch8 (40mm)
Release date	October 24, 2025	July 9, 2025
Model Name	Garmin Venu X1	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Dial Colour	Black	Black
Size	Large	Regular
Touchscreen	2	-
Interchangeable Strap	Yes	-
Water Resistant	5 ATM	Yes
Usage	Fitness & Outdoor	Regular
Ideal For	Unisex	-
Strap Colour	-	Graphite, Silver
Water Resistance Depth	-	IP68
dimensions
Width	41	40.4
Height	46	42.7
Thickness	7.9	8.6
Weight (g)	34.00	30.00
product details
Sensor	Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, barometric altimeter sensor, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, thermometer and ambient light sensor.	-
Compatible Device	Android and iOS	-
Notification	Call Notification, Smartphone Apps Notifications	-
Notification Type	Smart Notifications	-
Battery Life	Eight	-
Battery Type	-	325
connectivity features
Call Function	Yes	-
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	-
GPS	Yes	Yes
Messaging Support	Yes	-
Third Party App Support	Yes	-
Call Features	Yes	-
Other Connectivity Features	GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS and BEIDOU	-
Bluetooth Version	-	5.3
platform and storage features
Internal Memory	32GB	32GB
Operating System	-	Watch OS
Compatible Operating System	-	Android and iOS
RAM	-	2GB
Processor Name	-	Exynos W1000
camera and display features
Display Resolution	454 x 454	-
Other Display Features	microLED, 4,500 nits, Always-On Display	-
Display Type	-	Super AMOLED
fitness and watch functions
Step Count	Yes	-
Heart Rate Monitor	Yes	-
Altimeter	Yes	-
Compass	Yes	-
Calendar	Yes	-
Alarm Clock	Yes	-
Date & Time Display	Yes	-
Language	English	-
audio and video features
Speaker	Yes	-
Microphone	Yes	-

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