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 Ultra
8.6
Outdoor enthusiasts and athletes wanting rugged Android smartwatch durability
Score Comparison
Criteria
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Overall Score
9.0
8.6
Health Insights & AI
9.5
9.2
Sleep Tracking
9.0
8.8
Battery Life
9.5
7.5
Value for Money
6.0
6.5
Design & Comfort
8.5
9.2
Activity Tracking
9.8
9.0
App & Ecosystem
8.5
9.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Price
$999
$649
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 Ultra
Outdoor enthusiasts and athletes wanting rugged Android smartwatch durability
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra brings rugged adventure-ready features to Android users, offering a compelling alternative to Apple Watch Ultra for those in the Samsung ecosystem.
Strengths
- Rugged titanium construction for extreme sports
- 100-hour battery in power saving mode
- Dual-frequency GPS for superior accuracy
- Water resistant to 10ATM (100m)
Limitations
- Premium $649 price tag
- Large 47mm case may overwhelm smaller wrists
- Still shorter battery than Garmin alternatives
