Garmin Venu 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE ClassicSize, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic is 1.4mm wider, 1.4mm longer, 1.4mm thinner and 16.5g heavier than the Garmin Venu 3. Both are circular.
Measured against the Garmin Venu 3.
- Case width
- 45mmbaseVenu 346.4mm+1.4mmGalaxy Watch8 LTE Classic
- Lug-to-lug
- 45mmbaseVenu 346.4mm+1.4mmGalaxy Watch8 LTE Classic
- Thickness
- 12mmbaseVenu 310.6mm−1.4mmGalaxy Watch8 LTE Classic
- Weight
- 47gbaseVenu 363.5g+16.5gGalaxy Watch8 LTE Classic
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Garmin
Venu 3
Samsung
Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic
Which one fits you
On wrists narrower than about 49mm, the Garmin Venu 3 is the safer pick — it stays proportionate down to roughly 47mm, where the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic starts to hang over the edge. Above 49mm both sit cleanly, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic gives you more presence.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic wears larger than the Garmin Venu 3 (46.4mm vs 45mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic is the slimmer of the two (10.6mm vs 12mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Garmin Venu 3 feels lighter (47g vs 63.5g, case only).
Among the 386 45mm watches we hold thickness for, the Garmin Venu 3 is thinner than 76%, so it wears flatter than its width suggests.
Among the 158 46mm watches we hold thickness for, the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic is thinner than 97%, so it wears flatter than its width suggests.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | GarminVenu 3 | SamsungGalaxy Watch8 LTE Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 45mm | 46.4mm |
| Thickness | 12mm | 10.6mm |
| Weight | 47g | 63.5g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.4 inches | 1.34 inches |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life | 14 days | 2 days |
| Battery power | 297 mAh | 445 mAh |
| Has wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Has a removable battery | No | No |
| Has a solar power battery | No | No |
| Has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
Hover a row to highlight that measurement in the schematics below.
2D Dimension Schematics
Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist. Built from the measurements, so it works for every watch whether or not it has a photo.
- Garmin Venu 345mm · 12mm thick
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic46.4mm · 10.6mm thick
Garmin Venu 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic on a wrist
Put Garmin Venu 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic on the same arm, sized to your own wrist, and turn it. Side by side or stacked on one spot, whichever answers the question faster.
- Garmin Venu 3 — 45mm case, standing 12mm off the wrist.
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic — 46.4mm case, standing 10.6mm off the wrist.
Whether that clears your wrist edges is the question worth answering, and it depends on your wrist rather than on the case diameter.
See them on a wrist in 3DCase shapes are generated from each watch's published measurements — case width, lug-to-lug and thickness — not from manufacturer 3D models, so the proportions are accurate while the dial is generic.
Battery life compared
Furthest apart in Smartwatch mode, where the Garmin Venu 3 lasts 7.0× as long as the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic (14 days against 2 days).
Garmin Venu 3Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic
Battery Saver
624 hours—Smartwatch
14 days2 daysGPS
26 hours—
Full Specification Comparison
126 specs| Spec | Garmin Venu 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 45 | 46.4 |
| height | 45 | 46.4 |
| volume | 24.3 cm³ | 22.82 cm³ |
| weight | 47 g | 63.5 g |
| thickness | 12 | 10.6 |
| ATM rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| resolution | 454 x 454 px | 438 x 438 px |
| screen size | 1.4 inches | 1.34 inches |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 458 ppi | 327 ppi |
| width of band | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| water resistance | Waterproof | Water resistant |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| is designed for kids | No | No |
| Gorilla Glass version | Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| waterproof depth rating | 50 m | 50 m |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | No | Yes |
| maximum operating temperature | 55 °C | 35 °C |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | Yes | No |
| lowest potential operating temperature | -20 °C | 0 °C |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating | — | IP68 |
| Battery | ||
| charge time | 1 hours | — |
| battery life | 14 days | 2 days |
| battery power | 297 mAh | 445 mAh |
| has wireless charging | No | Yes |
| has a removable battery | No | No |
| battery life with GPS on | 26 hours | — |
| Has a solar power battery | No | No |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| battery life in power save mode | 624 hours | — |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | Yes | Yes |
| has a compass | Yes | Yes |
| Has a barometer | Yes | Yes |
| has a gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Has a cadence sensor | No | No |
| has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors perspiration | No | No |
| Has a heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Has a temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| CPU speed | 4 x 1.5 GHz | — |
| release date | 2023-08-30 | 2025-07-09 |
| Has a stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Has smart alarm | No | No |
| warranty period | 1 years | — |
| Has call control | Yes | Yes |
| Has silent alarm | Yes | Yes |
| has HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| internal storage | 8GB | 64GB |
| measures VO2 max | Yes | Yes |
| Has notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | Yes | Yes |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| has a front camera | No | — |
| has fall detection | Yes | Yes |
| has voice commands | No | Yes |
| Acquires GPS faster | Yes | Yes |
| Has vibrating alerts | Yes | Yes |
| shows readiness level | Yes | Yes |
| Can be used to answer calls | Yes | Yes |
| measures resting heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | Yes | Yes |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | No | Yes |
| RAM | — | 2GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| supports ANT+ | Yes | No |
| supports Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| supports Galileo | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| has a cellular module | No | Yes |
| Is compatible with iOS | Yes | No |
| Is compatible with Android | Yes | Yes |
| SIM cards | — | 1 eSIM |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| has aptX | No | — |
| Has auto pause | Yes | Yes |
| Available on PC | Yes | — |
| Is compatible with Windows | Yes | No |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | Yes | No |
| has an external memory slot | No | No |
| Compatible with smart scales | Yes | Yes |
| has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Provides the sunrise/sunset time | Yes | — |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack | No | No |
| Compatible with external heart rate monitors | Yes | Yes |
| Has passcode | — | Yes |
| App & Software | ||
| Ad-free | Yes | Yes |
| Free app | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks BMI | Yes | Yes |
| Has coaching | Yes | Yes |
| Includes maps | Yes | Yes |
| Supports routes | Yes | Yes |
| Has achievements | Yes | Yes |
| Has goal setting | Yes | Yes |
| Has live tracking | Yes | — |
| Has exercise diary | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts ovulation | Yes | — |
| Can be personalised | Yes | Yes |
| Has weight tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts start date | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks water intake | Yes | Yes |
| Has inactivity alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Has period notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has temperature tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Doesn’t require account | No | — |
| Provides activity reports | Yes | Yes |
| Displays fertile window notifications | Yes | — |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | Yes | Yes |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Measures pace | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks distance | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks elevation | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for golf | Yes | No |
| Tracks your sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for diving | No | No |
| Has a route tracker | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise tagging | Yes | Yes |
| Has multi-sport mode | No | No |
| Tracks calorie intake | Yes | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | Yes | Yes |
| Detects activities automatically | Yes | Yes |
| Has a stroke counter for swimming | Yes | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Garmin Venu 3
Sits best on wrists ~47–64mm wide (≈ 12.6–17.1cm circumference).
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic
Sits best on wrists ~49–66mm wide (≈ 13.1–17.6cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Garmin Venu 3 bigger than the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic?
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic is bigger — 46.4mm vs 45mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Venu 3 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic?
The Garmin Venu 3 suits wrists around 47–64mm wide, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic around 49–66mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Garmin Venu 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic side by side at true scale?
Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.