Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 55- Display type:
- MIP
- Display size:
- 1.04 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 798
Garmin Forerunner 55 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm: which one suits you?
The two differ in 8 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 55 is cheaper by SAR 565 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 55 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 565
- Charge less often through the week (14 days vs 2 days)
- Lower weight: 37 g vs 62 g
- 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: battery life and cellular (LTE/eSIM) and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm- Case size:
- 47 mm
- Display type:
- Super AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,363
Key differences
Display type
MIPSuper AMOLEDBattery life
✓ 14 days2 daysCellular (LTE/eSIM)
No✓ Yes
Specifications side by side
15 of 15 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 798 | SAR 1,363 |
| Battery life | ✓ 14 days | 2 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | ✓ Yes |
| Bluetooth calls | — | Yes |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | — | 47 mm |
| Display type | MIP | Super AMOLED |
| Display size | 1.04 in | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | ✓ 10 ATM |
| Case material | Type: Resin | Titanium |
| Weight | ✓ 37 g | 62 g |
| ECG | No | ✓ Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | No | ✓ Yes |
| Warranty | — | 1 years |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | — | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 55: 14 days vs 2 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 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm?
Garmin Forerunner 55: No; Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm: 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 47mm?
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 47mm?
Water resistance is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm: 10 ATM vs 5 ATM on the Garmin Forerunner 55. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.