Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm) vs Garmin Forerunner 970 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm)	Garmin Forerunner 970
key specs
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	-
Compatible OS	Android and iOS	-
Display Type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Dial Shape	-	Round
Ideal For	-	Unisex
general
Brand	Samsung	Garmin
Model	Galaxy Watch8 (40mm)	Forerunner 970
Release date	July 9, 2025	May 15, 2025
Model Name	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8	-
Dial Colour	Black	-
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	-
Size	Regular	-
Water Resistant	Yes	5 ATM
Water Resistance Depth	IP68	-
Usage	Regular	Regular
Dial Shape	-	Round
Touchscreen	-	1.4
Ideal For	-	Unisex
dimensions
Width	40.4	47
Height	42.7	47
Thickness	8.6	12.9
Weight (g)	30.00	56.00
product details
Battery Type	325	-
Sensor	-	heart rate, SpO2, steps, sleep tracker, ECG
Battery Life	-	15 days
Rechargeable Battery	-	Yes
connectivity features
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Version	5.3	-
GPS	Yes	Yes
Call Function	-	Yes
Wi-Fi	-	Yes
platform and storage features
Operating System	Watch OS	-
Compatible Operating System	Android and iOS	-
RAM	2GB	-
Processor Name	Exynos W1000	-
Internal Memory	32GB	32GB
camera and display features
Display Type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Display Resolution	-	454 x 454
Other Display Features	-	Always-On Display
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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