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

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm)	Garmin Instinct E
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 E
Release date	July 9, 2025	April 3, 2025
Model Name	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8	-
Dial Colour	Black	-
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	-
Size	Regular	Regular
Water Resistant	Yes	10 ATM
Water Resistance Depth	IP68	100m
Usage	Regular	Regular, Sports
Dial Shape	-	Round
Strap Material	-	Silicone
Touchscreen	-	1.2
Ideal For	-	Unisex
dimensions
Width	40.4	40
Height	42.7	40
Thickness	8.6	13.6
Weight (g)	30.00	41.00
product details
Battery Type	325	-
Sensor	-	heart rate, SpO2, steps, sleep tracker
Battery Life	-	14 days
connectivity features
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Version	5.3	-
GPS	Yes	-
platform and storage features
Operating System	Watch OS	-
Compatible Operating System	Android and iOS	-
RAM	2GB	-
Processor Name	Exynos W1000	-
Internal Memory	32GB	64MB
camera and display features
Display Type	Super AMOLED	MIP
Display Resolution	-	166 x 166
fitness and watch functions
Step Count	-	Yes
Compass	-	Yes
Calendar	-	Yes
Alarm Clock	-	Yes
Date & Time Display	-	Yes
Language	-	English