Garmin Forerunner 55 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm: which one suits you?

The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 55 is cheaper by SAR 982 (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 982
  • Charge less often through the week (14 days vs 4 days)
  • Has ECG; the other doesn't
  • Larger display size: 1.2 in vs 1.04 in · slight difference

The deciding difference here: battery life and ECG and price.

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

Key differences

  • Display size

    1.04 in✓ 1.2 in
  • Battery life

    ✓ 14 days4 days
  • ECG

    No✓ Yes

Specifications side by side

16 of 16 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 798
Garmin Forerunner 55 specs
SamsungSAR 1,780
Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm specs
Reference priceSAR 798SAR 1,780
Battery life✓ 14 days4 days
Phone compatibility—Android
Built-in GPSYesYes
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)NoNo

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm?

Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 55: 14 days vs 4 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm. 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 Watch4 Classic 46mm?

No difference here: cellular (LTE/eSIM) is No on both.

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm?

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

What is the difference in display size between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm?

Display size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm: 1.2 in vs 1.04 in on the Garmin Forerunner 55. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.