Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smartwatch vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Bluetooth 44mm
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General
| Country of Origin | United States | |
| Brand | Garmin | Samsung |
| Model Name | Vivoactive 5 | Galaxy Watch 8 |
| Sim | No | |
| Ideal For | Men, Women | |
| Sales Package | Vívoactive 5, USB-C Charging/data cable, Documentation | Smartwatch, Charger, User Manual |
Design and Body
| Weight | 36 g | 34 g |
| Material | Anodized Aluminum, Fiber-reinforced polymer | Armor Aluminum |
| Shape | Circle | Squircle |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistant Depth | 50 m | 100 m |
| Water Resistant Certificate | 5ATM | 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H |
| Dust Proof | Yes | Yes |
| Scratch Resistant | Yes |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED | Color Super AMOLED |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, Multi Touch |
| Size | 1.2 inches | 1.47 inches |
| Resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | 480 x 480 pixels |
| PPI | 460 ppi | 327 ppi |
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | |
| Always On Display | Yes | |
| Glass Type | 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 | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
Extra
| NFC | Yes | |
| Gesture Control | Yes | |
| Gyroscope | Yes | |
| Voice Assistant | Yes, Google Gemini | |
| Inbuilt Microphone | Yes | |
| Inbuilt Speaker | Yes | |
| Notifications | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 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
| Yes | ||
| Music | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Capacity | 435 mAh | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Li-ion |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | |
| Battery Backup | Up to 11 days (5 days display always-on), Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 21 days, GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 21 hours, All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 17 hours, All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 8 hours | Up to 30 Hours |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Fitness Features and Sensors
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes | Yes, Optical |
| SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| BP Monitor | Yes | |
| Temperature Sensor | Yes | |
| Pedometer | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | |
| Compass | Yes | |
| Sleep Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Meters and Sensors | Calorie Count, Step Count, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, VO2 Max, Thermometer | Accelerometer, Calorie Count, Step Count, Barometer, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Sensor, Electrical Heart Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor |
| Extra Features | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer | 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, Brand Warranty | |
| Covered in Warranty | Any Manufacturing Defects | |
| Not Covered in Warranty | tear & wear | |
| Warranty Service Type | Service center |
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