Garmin Vivomove Trend vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
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Which one fits you
On wrists narrower than about 45mm, the Garmin Vivomove Trend is the safer pick — it stays proportionate down to roughly 43mm, where the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm starts to hang over the edge. Above 45mm both sit cleanly, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm gives you more presence.
The Garmin Vivomove Trend and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm share a near-identical 40.4mm case, so wrist presence comes down to thickness, lug-to-lug and weight.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm is the slimmer of the two (8.6mm vs 11.9mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm feels lighter (30g vs 43.3g, case only).
Among the 509 40mm watches we hold thickness for, the Garmin Vivomove Trend is thicker than 81% — it will sit high even though the case width reads modest.
Among the 509 40mm watches we hold thickness for, the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm is thinner than 83%, so it wears flatter than its width suggests.
The Garmin Vivomove Trend is 2.3mm shorter, 3.3mm thicker and 13.3g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm. Both are circular.
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2D Dimension Schematics
Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Vivomove Trend40.4mm · 11.9mm thick
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm40.4mm × 42.7mm · 8.6mm thick
3D preview
Garmin Vivomove Trend vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm on a wrist
Sized to your own wrist, turned any way you like.
Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.
Battery life compared
Furthest apart in Smartwatch mode, where the Garmin Vivomove Trend lasts 2.5× as long as the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm (5 days against 2 days).
Garmin Vivomove TrendSamsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm
Smartwatch
5 days2 days
Specifications
The short version
11 key specs| Spec | GarminVivomove Trend | SamsungGalaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 40.4mm | 40.4mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 40.4mm | 42.7mm |
| Thickness | 11.9mm | 8.6mm |
| Weight | 43.3g | 30g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| GPS | No | Yes |
| Display type | LCD | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.1 inches | 1.34 inches |
| Battery life | 5 days | 2 days |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
Every specification
118 specs| Spec | Garmin Vivomove Trend | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 40.4 | 40.4 |
| height | 40.4 | 42.7 |
| volume | 19.42 cm³ | 14.84 cm³ |
| weight | 43.3 g | 30 g |
| thickness | 11.9 | 8.6 |
| ATM rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| resolution | 254 x 346 px | 438 x 438 px |
| screen size | 1.1 inches | 1.34 inches |
| Display type | LCD | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 390 ppi | 327 ppi |
| width of band | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| water resistance | Water resistant | Water resistant |
| Always-On Display | No | Yes |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | Yes | Yes |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | No | No |
| is designed for kids | — | No |
| waterproof depth rating | — | 50 m |
| maximum operating temperature | — | 35 °C |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating | — | IP68 |
| lowest potential operating temperature | — | 0 °C |
| Battery | ||
| battery life | 5 days | 2 days |
| has wireless charging | No | Yes |
| has a removable battery | No | No |
| Has a solar power battery | No | No |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| battery power | — | 325 mAh |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | No | Yes |
| has a compass | No | Yes |
| Has a barometer | Yes | Yes |
| has a gyroscope | No | 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 | No | Yes |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| release date | 2023-02-01 | 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 notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | No | Yes |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| has fall detection | No | Yes |
| has voice commands | No | Yes |
| Acquires GPS faster | No | Yes |
| Has vibrating alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Can be used to answer calls | No | Yes |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | Yes | Yes |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | No | Yes |
| RAM | — | 2GB |
| has HRV tracking | — | Yes |
| internal storage | — | 32GB |
| measures VO2 max | — | Yes |
| shows readiness level | — | Yes |
| measures resting heart rate | — | Yes |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | Yes | Yes |
| supports ANT+ | Yes | No |
| supports Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| supports Galileo | No | Yes |
| has a cellular module | No | Yes |
| Is compatible with iOS | Yes | No |
| Is compatible with Android | Yes | Yes |
| SIM cards | — | 1 eSIM |
| Wi-Fi version | — | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5.3 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| 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 |
| 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 | No | 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 | No | 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 |
Wrist Fit
Garmin Vivomove Trend
Sits best on wrists ~43–58mm wide (≈ 11.5–15.5cm circumference).
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm
Sits best on wrists ~45–61mm wide (≈ 12.0–16.3cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Garmin Vivomove Trend bigger than the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm?
Both have a 40.4mm case. Compare their thickness and lug-to-lug above to judge wrist presence.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Vivomove Trend or the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm?
The Garmin Vivomove Trend suits wrists around 43–58mm wide, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm around 45–61mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Garmin Vivomove Trend and Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm 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.