Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 55- Display type:
- MIP
- Display size:
- 1.04 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 798
Garmin Forerunner 55 vs Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular): which one suits you?
The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 55 is cheaper by SAR 961 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 55 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 961
- Charge less often through the week (14 days vs 1 days)
- Lower weight: 37 g vs 42 g · slight difference
- Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't
- Has ECG; the other doesn't
The deciding difference here: battery life and cellular (LTE/eSIM) and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Apple
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular)- Case size:
- 42 mm
- Display type:
- OLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,759
Key differences
Display type
MIPOLEDBattery life
✓ 14 days1 daysCellular (LTE/eSIM)
No✓ Yes
Specifications side by side
14 of 14 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 798 | SAR 1,759 |
| Battery life | ✓ 14 days | 1 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | ✓ Yes |
| Bluetooth calls | — | Yes |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | — | 42 mm |
| Display type | MIP | OLED |
| Display size | 1.04 in | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Case material | Type: Resin | — |
| Weight | ✓ 37 g | 42 g |
| ECG | No | ✓ Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | No | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular)?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 55: 14 days vs 1 days on the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular). If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular)?
Garmin Forerunner 55: No; Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular): Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular)?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in display type between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular)?
Garmin Forerunner 55: MIP; Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular): OLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.