Garmin Forerunner 165 Smartwatch vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
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General
| Brand | Garmin | Samsung |
| Model Name | Forerunner 165 | Galaxy Watch 8 |
| Sim | No | |
| Ideal For | Men, Women | Men, Women |
| Sales Package | Forerunner 165, Power, Data Cable, Documentation | Smartwatch, Charger, User Manual |
Design and Body
| Weight | 39 g | 30 g |
| Material | Fibre-reinforced Polymer | Armor Aluminum |
| Strap | 20mm Silicon | |
| Shape | Circle | Squircle |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistant Depth | 50 m | 100 m |
| Water Resistant Certificate | 5 ATM | 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H |
| Dust Proof | Yes | Yes |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED | Color Super AMOLED |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, Multi Touch |
| Size | 1.2 inches | 1.34 inches |
| Resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | 438 x 438 pixels |
| PPI | 460 ppi | 327 ppi |
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Always On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Glass Type | Chemically Strengthened Glass | Sapphire Glass |
| Features | 3000 Nits Brightness |
Memory
| RAM | 2 GB | |
| Inbuilt Memory | 4 GB | 32 GB |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes, 2.4+5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Calling | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
Extra
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Gesture Control | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistant | Yes | Yes, Google Gemini |
| Inbuilt Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Inbuilt Speaker | Yes | |
| Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Find My Phone, Find My Watch, Weather, Calender | Samsung Pay |
Technical
| OS | Wear OS 6 | |
| Compatible OS | Android & iOS | Android 12.0 or higher and with more than 1.5GB of memory |
| CPU | Exynos W1000 | |
| CPU Speed | 1.6 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G68 |
Multimedia
| Music | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Capacity | 325 mAh | |
| Battery Type | Li-ion | |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Battery Backup | 11 days | Up to 30 Hours |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Fitness Features and Sensors
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes | Yes, Optical |
| SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| BP Monitor | Yes | |
| Temperature Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Pedometer | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Meters and Sensors | Accelerometer, Calorie Count, Step Count, Barometer | Accelerometer, Calorie Count, Step Count, Barometer, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Sensor, Electrical Heart Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor |
| Extra Features | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer, Respiration Rate (24x7), Breathwork, Nap Detection, Hydration, Women's Health, Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer, Advanced Sleep Coaching (Bedtime Guidance), BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), ECG, Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification Personalized Heart Rate Zones, Continuous SpO2, Skin Temperature, Sleep Apnea, Energy Score, Vascular Load, Antioxidant Index, Running Coach |
Warranty
| Warranty | 1 year | |
| Covered in Warranty | Manufacturing Defects | |
| Not Covered in Warranty | Physical Damage | |
| Warranty Service Type | Carry in |
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