Apple GPS 46 vs Garmin Instinct 3: which one suits you?
The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Instinct 3 is cheaper by SAR 274 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Apple GPS 46 if you care about:- Lower weight: 46 g vs 53 g · slight difference
Choose the
Garmin Instinct 3 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 274
- Charge less often through the week (18 days vs 0.8 days)
The deciding difference here: battery life 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
Case size
36 mm45 mmBattery life
0.8 days✓ 18 daysWeight
✓ 46 g53 g
Specifications side by side
15 of 15 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,929 | SAR 1,655 |
| Battery life | 0.8 days | ✓ 18 days |
| Bluetooth calls | Yes | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 36 mm | 45 mm |
| Display type | — | AMOLED |
| Display size | — | 1.2 in |
| Water resistance | — | 10 ATM |
| Weight | ✓ 46 g | 53 g |
| ECG | Yes | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
| Dimensions | — | 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 Apple GPS 46 and the Garmin Instinct 3?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 18 days vs 0.8 days on the Apple GPS 46. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Apple GPS 46 and the Garmin Instinct 3?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in case size between the Apple GPS 46 and the Garmin Instinct 3?
Apple GPS 46: 36 mm; Garmin Instinct 3: 45 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.
What is the difference in heart-rate tracking between the Apple GPS 46 and the Garmin Instinct 3?
No difference here: heart-rate tracking is Yes on both.