Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm) vs Garmin Forerunner 55 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm)	Garmin Forerunner 55
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, 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 Watch 8 (44mm)	Forerunner 55
Release date	July 9, 2025	June 2, 2021
Model Name	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8	-
Dial Colour	Black	Black
Strap Colour	Graphite, Silver	Aqua, Black, White
Size	Regular	Large
Water Resistant	Yes	5ATM
Water Resistance Depth	IP68	50
Usage	Regular	-
Dial Shape	-	Round
Strap Material	-	Silicone
Ideal For	-	Unisex
dimensions
Width	43.7	42
Height	46	42
Thickness	8.6	11.6
Weight (g)	34.00	37.00
Diameter	-	1.04
product details
Battery Type	435	-
Notification	-	Yes
Notification Type	-	Smart
Rechargeable Battery	-	Yes
connectivity features
Bluetooth	Yes	-
Wi-Fi	Yes	-
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	-
camera and display features
Display Resolution	480×480	208x208
Display Type	Super AMOLED	MIP
Display Size	-	44mm
Other Display Features	-	Chemically Strengthened Glass
fitness and watch functions
Step Count	Yes	Yes
Heart Rate Monitor	Yes	Yes
Language	English	-
Calorie Count	-	Yes
Compass	-	Yes
Calendar	-	Yes
Alarm Clock	-	Yes
Date & Time Display	-	Yes
Number of Buttons	-	2

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