Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 55- Display type:
- MIP
- Display size:
- 1.04 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 861
Garmin Forerunner 55 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025): which one suits you?
The two differ in 6 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 55 is cheaper by SAR 891 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 55 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 891
- Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't
- Has ECG; the other doesn't
- Has contactless payment (NFC); the other doesn't
The deciding difference here: cellular (LTE/eSIM) and ECG and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)- Case size:
- 47 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,752
Key differences
Display type
MIPAMOLEDCellular (LTE/eSIM)
No✓ YesECG
No✓ Yes
Specifications side by side
14 of 14 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 861 | SAR 1,752 |
| Battery life | 14 days | — |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | ✓ Yes |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | — | 47 mm |
| Display type | MIP | AMOLED |
| Display size | 1.04 in | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | ✓ 10 ATM |
| Case material | Type: Resin | Titanium |
| Weight | 37 g | — |
| ECG | No | ✓ Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | No | ✓ Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | — | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)?
Garmin Forerunner 55: No; Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025): 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 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in water resistance between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)?
Water resistance is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025): 10 ATM vs 5 ATM on the Garmin Forerunner 55. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in display type between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)?
Garmin Forerunner 55: MIP; Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025): AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.