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Garmin fenix 8 47mm vs Galaxy Watch Ultra2
The Garmin fenix 8 47mm leads on battery, smartwatch use (rated) and case weight (no band). The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 leads on cellular version available. They are level on dual-frequency GPS, water resistance and ECG. At list price the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is $300 cheaper.
Garmin fēnix 8 47mm AMOLED Sapphire
$999.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model 010-02904-20
Leads on 2 of 6 specs
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 47mm LTE
$699.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model SM-L715UZKAXAA
Leads on 1 of 6 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 6 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Garmin fenix 8 47mm if
Battery, smartwatch use (rated) and case weight (no band) matter more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 if
Cellular version available matters most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Garmin fenix 8 47mm | Galaxy Watch Ultra2 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $999.99 | $699.99 | Galaxy Watch Ultra2 |
| Battery, smartwatch use (rated) | 384 hr | 80 hr | Garmin fenix 8 47mm |
| GPS battery, most accurate mode | 35 hr | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Case weight (no band) | 52 g | 61.5 g | Garmin fenix 8 47mm |
| Dual-frequency GPS | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Offline maps on the watch | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Flashlight | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Sapphire lens | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Water resistance | 100 m | 100 m | Level |
| ECG | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Cellular version available | No | Yes | Galaxy Watch Ultra2 |
| Case size | 47 mm | 47 mm | For information |
