Amazfit band 5 vs Garmin Instinct 3: which one suits you?
The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Amazfit band 5 is cheaper by SAR 1,203 (prices checked 8 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Amazfit band 5 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,203
- Larger display size: 1.47 in vs 1.2 in
Choose the
Garmin Instinct 3 if you care about:- Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't
- Higher water resistance for swimming and showers (10 ATM vs 5 ATM)
The deciding difference here: display size and built-in GPS and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Instinct 3- Case size:
- 45 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,655
Key differences
Display type
OLEDAMOLEDDisplay size
✓ 1.47 in1.2 inBuilt-in GPS
No✓ Yes
Specifications side by side
14 of 14 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 452 | SAR 1,655 |
| Built-in GPS | No | ✓ Yes |
| Battery life | 18 days | 18 days |
| Case size | — | 45 mm |
| Display type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Display size | ✓ 1.47 in | 1.2 in |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | ✓ 10 ATM |
| Case material | Plastic | — |
| Weight | — | 53 g |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
| Dimensions | 47 x 24 x 12 millimeters cm | 4.5 × 4.5 × 1.49 cm |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | — | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Amazfit band 5 and the Garmin Instinct 3?
No difference here: battery life is 18 days on both.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Amazfit band 5 and the Garmin Instinct 3?
Amazfit band 5: No; Garmin Instinct 3: 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 Instinct 3?
Water resistance is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 10 ATM vs 5 ATM on the Amazfit band 5. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in display type between the Amazfit band 5 and the Garmin Instinct 3?
Amazfit band 5: OLED; Garmin Instinct 3: AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.