Garmin Forerunner 265 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm: which one suits you?

The two differ in 7 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 265 is cheaper by SAR 151 (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 151
  • Charge less often through the week (15 days vs 0.5 days)
  • Lower weight: 39 g vs 500 g
  • Higher water resistance for swimming and showers (10 ATM vs 5 ATM)
  • Higher warranty: 3 years vs 2 years
  • Larger display size: 1.5 in vs 1.4 in · slight difference

The deciding difference here: battery life and water resistance and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Case size

    46 mm47 mm
  • Display size

    1.4 in✓ 1.5 in
  • Battery life

    ✓ 15 days0.5 days

Specifications side by side

14 of 14 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 1,552
Garmin Forerunner 265 specs
SamsungSAR 1,703
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm specs
Reference priceSAR 1,552SAR 1,703
Battery life✓ 15 days0.5 days
Built-in GPSYesYes
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)YesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Forerunner 265 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm?

Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 265: 15 days vs 0.5 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm. 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 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm?

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 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm?

No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.

What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Forerunner 265 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm?

Garmin Forerunner 265: 46 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm: 47 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.