Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smartwatch vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
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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 | 30 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 | 1.34 inches |
| Resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | 438 x 438 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 | 325 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 | 1 year |
| Covered in Warranty | Any Manufacturing Defects | Manufacturing Defects |
| Not Covered in Warranty | tear & wear | Physical Damage |
| Warranty Service Type | Service center | Carry in |
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