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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm) vs Garmin Forerunner 265 Music

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm) vs Garmin Forerunner 265 Music comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm)	Garmin Forerunner 265 Music
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	-
Design and comfort Rating		-
Tracking accuracy Rating		-
Companion app Rating		-
Software and ecosystem Rating		-
Battery life Rating		-
key specs
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	Aqua, Black, Whitestone
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 Watch 8 (44mm)	Forerunner 265 Music
Release date	July 9, 2025	April 30, 2023
Model Name	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8	-
Dial Colour	Black	Black
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	Aqua, Black, Whitestone
Size	Regular	Regular
Water Resistant	Yes	5 ATM
Water Resistance Depth	IP68	-
Usage	Regular	-
Dial Shape	-	Round
Strap Material	-	Silicone
Touchscreen	-	1.3
Ideal For	-	Unisex
dimensions
Width	43.7	46.1
Height	46	46.1
Thickness	8.6	12.9
Weight (g)	34.00	47.00
product details
Battery Type	435	-
Sensor	-	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Multi-frequency Positioning, SatIQ Technology, Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor, Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor
Battery Life	-	13 days
Charger Type	-	Garmin proprietary plug charger
connectivity features
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	-	Yes
platform and storage features
Operating System	Watch OS	-
Compatible Operating System	Android and iOS	-
RAM	2GB	8 GB
Processor Name	Exynos W1000	-
Internal Memory	32GB	-
camera and display features
Display Resolution	480×480	416 x 416
Display Type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
fitness and watch functions
Step Count	Yes	Yes
Heart Rate Monitor	Yes	Yes
Language	English	-
Compass	-	Yes
Calendar	-	Yes
Alarm Clock	-	Yes
Date & Time Display	-	Yes

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