Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm) vs Garmin Descent G1 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm)	Garmin Descent G1
key specs
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	Graphite Silicone
Compatible OS	Android and iOS	-
Display Type	Super AMOLED	MIP
Strap Material	-	Silicone
Dial Shape	-	Round
Ideal For	-	Unisex
general
Brand	Samsung	Garmin
Model	Galaxy Watch8 (40mm)	Descent G1
Release date	July 9, 2025	March 3, 2022
Model Name	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8	Descent G1
Dial Colour	Black	-
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	Graphite Silicone
Size	Regular	Large
Water Resistant	Yes	IP68
Water Resistance Depth	IP68	100
Usage	Regular	-
Dial Shape	-	Round
Strap Material	-	Silicone
Interchangeable Strap	-	Yes
Ideal For	-	Unisex
dimensions
Width	40.4	45.5
Height	42.7	45.5
Thickness	8.6	15.2
Weight (g)	30.00	61.00
product details
Battery Type	325	-
Sensor	-	Depth Sensor, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor ,Galileo, GPS, GLONASS
Compatible Device	-	iPhone, Android
Notification	-	Yes
Battery Life	-	Up to 25 hours (Dive Mode), Up to 21 days/ 4months with solar in Smartwatch
Charge Time	-	3 hours per day
Charger Type	-	Solar
connectivity features
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Version	5.3	-
GPS	Yes	Yes
Call Function	-	Yes
Call Features	-	Call management
platform and storage features
Operating System	Watch OS	-
Compatible Operating System	Android and iOS	-
RAM	2GB	-
Processor Name	Exynos W1000	-
Internal Memory	32GB	-
camera and display features
Display Type	Super AMOLED	MIP
fitness and watch functions
Step Count	-	Yes
Calorie Count	-	Yes
Heart Rate Monitor	-	Yes
Altimeter	-	Yes
Compass	-	Yes
Calendar	-	Yes
Alarm Clock	-	Yes
Chronograph	-	No
Date & Time Display	-	Yes
Other Fitness Features	-	Fitness age, Respiration rate, Body Battery, Move IQ, Sleep Score, Hydration, Relaxation breathing timer

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