Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm) vs Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm)	Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE
key specs
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	Black, White
Compatible OS	Android and iOS	-
Display Type	Super AMOLED	MIP
Display Size	-	44mm
Strap Material	-	Silicone
Dial Shape	-	Round
Ideal For	-	Unisex
general
Brand	Samsung	Garmin
Model	Galaxy Watch8 (40mm)	Forerunner 945 LTE
Release date	July 9, 2025	June 2, 2021
Model Name	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8	-
Dial Colour	Black	Black
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	Black, White
Size	Regular	Large
Water Resistant	Yes	5ATM
Water Resistance Depth	IP68	50
Usage	Regular	-
Dial Shape	-	Round
Strap Material	-	Silicone
Dial Material	-	Fiber-reinforced polymer
Ideal For	-	Unisex
dimensions
Width	40.4	44.4
Height	42.7	44.4
Thickness	8.6	13.9
Weight (g)	30.00	49.00
Diameter	-	1.2
product details
Battery Type	325	-
Notification	-	Yes
Notification Type	-	Smart
Rechargeable Battery	-	Yes
connectivity features
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Version	5.3	-
GPS	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	-	Yes
Other Connectivity Features	-	ANT+, Wi-Fi, LTE
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
Display Resolution	-	240x240
Display Size	-	44mm
Scratch Resistant	-	Yes
Other Display Features	-	Corning Gorilla Glass DX
fitness and watch functions
Step Count	-	Yes
Calorie Count	-	Yes
Heart Rate Monitor	-	Yes
Altimeter	-	Yes
Compass	-	Yes
Calendar	-	Yes
Alarm Clock	-	Yes
Date & Time Display	-	Yes
Number of Buttons	-	2
audio and video features
Audio Features	-	1000 Songs

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