Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Descent Mk3i- Case size:
- 51 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 6,374
Garmin Descent Mk3i vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9: which one suits you?
The two differ in 2 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 is cheaper by SAR 4,823 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Descent Mk3i if you care about:- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 4,823
The deciding difference here: price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9- Case size:
- 40 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,551
Key differences
Case size
51 mm40 mmCase material
TitaniumArmor Aluminum
Specifications side by side
17 of 17 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 6,374 | SAR 1,551 |
| Battery life | 25 days | — |
| Bluetooth calls | — | Yes |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 51 mm | 40 mm |
| Display size | 1.4 in | — |
| Water resistance | 20 ATM | — |
| Case material | Titanium | Armor Aluminum |
| Weight | 166 g | — |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| ECG | No | — |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Dimensions | 5.1 × 5.1 × 1.64 cm | — |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | Yes | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Descent Mk3i and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Descent Mk3i and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9?
Garmin Descent Mk3i: 51 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch 9: 40 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.
What is the difference in display type between the Garmin Descent Mk3i and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9?
No difference here: display type is AMOLED on both.
What is the difference in heart-rate tracking between the Garmin Descent Mk3i and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9?
No difference here: heart-rate tracking is Yes on both.