On the numbers we track, Garmin Venu 4 wins on battery life (12 days vs 1.7 days); Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 wins on weight (34 g vs 46 g), price ($329 vs $549) and tracked features (7 vs 6).

Check your phone first. The Garmin Venu 4 works with both iPhone and Android; the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 works with Android only. A watch that does not pair with your phone is not an option however good its specs are.

Bottom line: on raw specs the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 leads 3 to 1, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.

Spec by spec

Garmin Venu 4 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 specifications
Spec	Garmin Venu 4	Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Battery (rated)	12 days	1.7 days
Weight	46 g	34 g
List price	$549	$329
Water rating	5ATM	5ATM
Tracked features	6	7
Case size	45 mm	44 mm
Display	AMOLED	AMOLED
Works with	both iPhone and Android	Android only
Listed best for	everyday wellness, health tracking, gym and strength work and running	everyday wellness, health tracking, gym and strength work and running
Released	2025	2025

Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.

Feature overlap

Both have (6)

built-in GPS
blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
on-device music
contactless payments
AMOLED display
swim tracking

Only Garmin Venu 4 (0)

Nothing unique.

Only Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (1)

Which one should you pick?

Pick the Garmin Venu 4 if…

You want fewer charges: about 12 days per charge vs 1.7 days.
You use an Android phone: the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 does not pair with it.

Pick the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 if…

You want to spend less: it lists for $220 less.
You want a lighter watch: 34 g vs 46 g.
You need ECG, which the Garmin Venu 4 does not list.

Skip it if…

• You use an iPhone — it needs an Android phone for full features.
• You do not want to charge often — it is rated for about 1.7 days per charge.

Frequently asked questions

Which has better battery life, the Garmin Venu 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8?

The Garmin Venu 4 has the longer rated battery life: about 12 days per charge against 1.7 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.

Which is cheaper, the Garmin Venu 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8?

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 has the lower list price: $329 against $549 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.

Do the Garmin Venu 4 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 work with iPhone and Android?

Which is better for swimming, the Garmin Venu 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8?

Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 5ATM. 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving.

Not sure either is right for you?

Nine questions about your phone, sport, wrist and budget, scored against all of our watches with the reasoning shown.

Garmin Venu 4

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

The verdict