Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic vs Garmin CIRQA Smart Band
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Selected Item  Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Original price was: KSh 48,500.00.KSh 35,500.00Current price is: KSh 35,500.00.Buy now |
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic |  Garmin CIRQA Smart Band |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Original price was: KSh 48,500.00.KSh 35,500.00Current price is: KSh 35,500.00. | KSh 40,000.00 |
| Display | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED | — |
| Battery capacity | 445 mAh | Lithium ion |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | Swim, 5 ATM |
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | 128 MB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 MB |
| Operating system | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch | Garmin |
| Network / cellular | LTE on LTE models only | — |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | Available |
| Health & wellness features | Heart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone. | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Treadmill Walking, Mobility, Meditation, Breathwork |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic | Garmin CIRQA Smart Band |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Garmin |
| Model | Galaxy Watch8 Classic | CIRQA |
| Announced | 9 July 2025 | August 14, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 46.4 × 46.0 × 10.6 mm | 27 mm x 47 mm x 9 mm |
| Weight | 63.5 g (without band) | Module: 14.8 g Wrist band: S-M, 5.9 g (20.7 g) Wrist band: L-XL, 6.4 g (21.2 g) |
| Build materials | Stainless-steel case; sapphire crystal display | fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Wrist size | — | S-M: 120-200 mm L-XL: 145-240 mm |
| Strap / band | — | fabric (ComfortFit bands) |
| Controls / buttons | Rotating bezel, touchscreen, Quick button and physical buttons | single hardware button |
| Display | ||
| Display | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED | — |
| Screen resolution | 438 × 438 pixels (327 ppi) | — |
| Display protection | Sapphire crystal | — |
| Display features | Full-colour Always-On Display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness | — |
| Performance & software | ||
| Processor | Exynos W1000 (3 nm) | — |
| CPU | 5-core CPU | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | 128 MB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 MB |
| Operating system | Wear OS 6 Powered by Samsung; One UI 8 Watch | Garmin |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network / cellular | LTE on LTE models only | — |
| SIM / eSIM | eSIM on LTE models | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth®, ANT+® |
| NFC | Supported | — |
| Positioning / GNSS | Built-in dual-frequency L1 + L5 GPS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | Available |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | Samsung BioActive Sensor (optical bio-signal, electrical heart signal and bioelectrical impedance analysis), temperature sensor, accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor and 3D Hall sensor | Optical Heart Rate Sensor (Gen 4) Pulse Oximeter (Pulse Ox / SpO2) Skin Temperature Sensor Accelerometer |
| Health & wellness features | Heart and wellness tracking; Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load, Energy Score and stress features. Availability varies by market and paired phone. | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Treadmill Walking, Mobility, Meditation, Breathwork |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep tracking, sleep coaching, Bedtime Guidance and sleep-apnoea features where available | Automatic Detection |
| Sports / workout modes | — | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Dance Fitness, Jump Roping |
| Training & outdoor features | Running Coach and dual-frequency route tracking | Hiking, Bouldering, Indoor Climbing, Mountaineering, Horseback Riding, Golfing (basic support), Disc Golf, Archery |
| Diving / depth features | — | Basic Swimming |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 445 mAh | Lithium ion |
| Battery life | Always-On Display off: up to 40 hours Always-On Display on: up to 30 hours | Up to 10 days |
| Charging | Fast WPC-based wireless charging | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | Swim, 5 ATM |
| Durability / certifications | IP68; MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Phone compatibility | Android 12 or later with more than 1.5 GB RAM and Google Mobile Services; compatibility varies by market and device | iPhone (iOS) and Android |
| Companion app | Samsung Health | Garmin Connect app |
| Colors | Black and White | Black, Captain Blue, French Gray, Mauve |
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