Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm) vs Garmin Instinct 2 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm)	Garmin Instinct 2
key specs
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	-
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)	Instinct 2
Release date	July 9, 2025	March 8, 2022
Model Name	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8	Instinct 2
Dial Colour	Black	Black
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	-
Size	Regular	Regular
Water Resistant	Yes	Yes
Water Resistance Depth	IP68	10ATM
Usage	Regular	-
Dial Shape	-	Round
Strap Material	-	Silicone
Touchscreen	-	Yes
Interchangeable Strap	-	Yes
Dial Material	-	fiber-reinforced polymer
Ideal For	-	Unisex
dimensions
Width	40.4	45
Height	42.7	45
Thickness	8.6	14.5
Weight (g)	30.00	53.00
product details
Battery Type	325	-
Sensor	-	barometric altimeter, compass, accelerometer, thermometer, heart rate sensor, SpO2 sensor, sleep sensor, stress sensor, respiratory sensor
Compatible Device	-	Android, iOS
Notification	-	Yes
Battery Life	-	28 days
Rechargeable Battery	-	Yes
connectivity features
Bluetooth	Yes	Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	5.3	-
GPS	Yes	Yes
Messaging Support	-	Yes
Email Support	-	Yes
platform and storage features
Operating System	Watch OS	-
Compatible Operating System	Android and iOS	-
RAM	2GB	-
Processor Name	Exynos W1000	-
Internal Memory	32GB	32
camera and display features
Display Type	Super AMOLED	MIP
Display Resolution	-	176x176
Backlight Display	-	Yes
Other Display Features	-	two-window display
fitness and watch functions
Step Count	-	Yes
Calorie Count	-	Yes
Heart Rate Monitor	-	Yes
Altimeter	-	Yes
Compass	-	Yes
Calendar	-	Yes
Chronograph	-	Yes
Date & Time Display	-	Yes
Language	-	English
Number of Buttons	-	5
Other Fitness Features	-	30 sports modes

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