Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Wins
Winner
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
9.0
Serious athletes and outdoor enthusiasts who demand the best training metrics and battery life
VS
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
8.4
Android users wanting the best smartwatch-fitness hybrid with AI health insights
Score Comparison
Criteria
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Overall Score
9.0
8.4
Health Insights & AI
9.5
9.0
Sleep Tracking
9.0
8.5
Battery Life
9.5
6.5
Value for Money
6.0
7.5
Design & Comfort
8.5
9.0
Activity Tracking
9.8
8.5
App & Ecosystem
8.5
9.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Price
$999
$349
Released
27-Aug-24
25-Jul-25
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
Serious athletes and outdoor enthusiasts who demand the best training metrics and battery life
The Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED is the pinnacle of fitness tracking, combining unmatched battery life, GPS accuracy, and training features for those who accept no compromises.
Strengths
- Up to 21 days battery life even with AMOLED
- Most accurate GPS of any fitness watch
- Dive-rated to 40m with recreational dive mode
- Built-in LED flashlight
Limitations
- Premium $999-1199 price tag
- Large and heavy for everyday wear
- Steep learning curve for all features
When to Choose Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Android users wanting the best smartwatch-fitness hybrid with AI health insights
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 sets the standard for Android smartwatches with its AI Energy Score and comprehensive health tracking, though battery life remains a weakness.
Strengths
- AI Energy Score predicts daily performance
- Best Android smartwatch integration
- Comprehensive Samsung Health ecosystem
- Sleek cushion design with AMOLED display
Limitations
- Only 30-40 hour battery life
- Requires Samsung phone for full features
- No physical rotating bezel (Watch 8 Classic does)
