Amazfit band 5 vs Garmin Forerunner 965: which one suits you?
The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Amazfit band 5 is cheaper by SAR 1,479 (prices checked 8 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Amazfit band 5 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,479
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 965 if you care about:- Charge less often through the week (23 days vs 18 days)
- Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't
The deciding difference here: battery life and built-in GPS and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 965- Case size:
- 47.2 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,931
Key differences
Display type
OLEDAMOLEDDisplay size
1.47 in1.4 inBattery life
18 days✓ 23 days
Specifications side by side
16 of 16 specs
Scroll the table sideways to see the rest.
| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 452 | SAR 1,931 |
| Battery life | 18 days | ✓ 23 days |
| Built-in GPS | No | ✓ Yes |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | — | No |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Case size | — | 47.2 mm |
| Display type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Display size | 1.47 in | 1.4 in |
| Case material | Plastic | Titanium |
| Weight | — | 53 g |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
| Dimensions | 47 x 24 x 12 millimeters cm | — |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | — | Yes |
Facts come from each Amazon.sa listing. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Buying through our links costs you nothing extra.
Before you buy
Prices, availability, shipping and returns can change. Check the final details on Amazon.sa before you buy.
Similar comparisons
Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Amazfit band 5 and the Garmin Forerunner 965?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 965: 23 days vs 18 days on the Amazfit band 5. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Amazfit band 5 and the Garmin Forerunner 965?
Amazfit band 5: No; Garmin Forerunner 965: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in water resistance between the Amazfit band 5 and the Garmin Forerunner 965?
No difference here: water resistance is 5 ATM on both.
What is the difference in display type between the Amazfit band 5 and the Garmin Forerunner 965?
Amazfit band 5: OLED; Garmin Forerunner 965: AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.