Samsung Galaxy 4/5
Garmin Fenix 8
Device Details
Activity Features
Activity Tracking: Steps, heart rate, active minutes, workout modes, sleep, body composition, calories tracking, stress, GPS
Notifications: Displays notifications from your phone.
Water resistant: Yes
Activity Tracking: Monitors steps, calories, distance, heart rate, sleep tracking, blood oxygen, stress tracking, GPS, energy levels, hydration and women’s health. Tracks running, cycling, swimming, yoga, and more. Also has sports apps for workouts modes and guided exercises.
Performance metrics: Provides VO2 max, training effect, and recovery time.
Maps: Preloaded topographical maps for navigation.
Water resistant: Yes
Age
N/A
13+ years or 22+ years for ECG app (only available in some regions)
Battery
Up to 40 hours (Galaxy 4)
Up to 80 hours (Galaxy 5)
Up to 10 days
Brand
Samsung
Garmin
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Compatible
Dexcom (G6 and G7)
Dexcom (G6 or G7)
Freestyle Libre
FSA/HSA Eligible
Possibly with Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN)
Possibly with Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN)
Model
Galaxy 4/5
Fenix 8
Phone
Yes
Yes
Price (USD)
From $199.99
From $1,000.00