Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 265- Case size:
- 46 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,552
Garmin Forerunner 265 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3: which one suits you?
The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 265 is cheaper by SAR 1,287 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 265 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,287
- Charge less often through the week (15 days vs 1.8 days)
- Lower weight: 39 g vs 49 g
Choose the
Apple Watch Ultra 3 if you care about:- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
The deciding difference here: battery life and weight and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Key differences
Case size
46 mm49 mmDisplay type
AMOLEDOLEDBattery life
✓ 15 days1.8 days
Specifications side by side
15 of 15 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,552 | SAR 2,839 |
| Battery life | ✓ 15 days | 1.8 days |
| Bluetooth calls | — | Yes |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 46 mm | 49 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Display size | 1.4 in | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Case material | Type: Stainless Steel | Grade 5 titanium |
| Weight | ✓ 39 g | 49 g |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | — | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Forerunner 265 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 265: 15 days vs 1.8 days on the Apple Watch Ultra 3. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Garmin Forerunner 265 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3?
No difference here: cellular (LTE/eSIM) is Yes on both.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Forerunner 265 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Forerunner 265 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3?
Garmin Forerunner 265: 46 mm; Apple Watch Ultra 3: 49 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.