Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm) vs Garmin Forerunner 165 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm)	Garmin Forerunner 165
key specs
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	-
Compatible OS	Android and iOS	-
Display Type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Strap Material	-	Silicone
Dial Shape	-	Round
Ideal For	-	Unisex
general
Brand	Samsung	Garmin
Model	Galaxy Watch8 (40mm)	Forerunner 165
Release date	July 9, 2025	June 5, 2023
Model Name	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8	-
Dial Colour	Black	Black
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	-
Size	Regular	Regular
Water Resistant	Yes	5 ATM
Water Resistance Depth	IP68	-
Usage	Regular	Regular
Dial Shape	-	Round
Strap Material	-	Silicone
Touchscreen	-	1.2
Dial Material	-	Fiber-reinforced polymer
Ideal For	-	Unisex
dimensions
Width	40.4	43
Height	42.7	43
Thickness	8.6	11.6
Weight (g)	30.00	39.00
product details
Battery Type	325	-
Sensor	-	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometric altimetre compass, gyroscope and thermometer
Battery Life	-	11 Days
Charger Type	-	Garmin proprietary plug charger
connectivity features
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Version	5.3	-
GPS	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	-	Yes
platform and storage features
Operating System	Watch OS	-
Compatible Operating System	Android and iOS	-
RAM	2GB	32 GB
Processor Name	Exynos W1000	-
Internal Memory	32GB	-
camera and display features
Display Type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Display Resolution	-	454 x 454
fitness and watch functions
Step Count	-	Yes
Heart Rate Monitor	-	Yes
Altimeter	-	Yes
Compass	-	Yes
Date & Time Display	-	Yes

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