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

The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 55 is cheaper by SAR 1,064 (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

Choose the

Garmin Forerunner 55 if you care about:

Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,064

Choose the

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm if you care about:

Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't
Has ECG; the other doesn't
Larger display size: 1.2 in vs 1.04 in · slight difference

The deciding difference here: cellular (LTE/eSIM) and ECG and price.

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

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Smartwatches · Garmin

Garmin Forerunner 55

Display type:: MIP
Display size:: 1.04 in
Reference price:: SAR 798

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Smartwatches · Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm

Case size:: 46 mm
Display type:: AMOLED
Reference price:: SAR 1,862

Price on Amazon

Key differences

Display type
MIPAMOLED
Display size
1.04 in✓ 1.2 in
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)
No✓ Yes

Specifications side by side

14 of 14 specs

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Spec	GarminSAR 798 Garmin Forerunner 55 specs	SamsungSAR 1,862 Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm specs
Reference price	SAR 798	SAR 1,862

Battery life	14 days	—
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)	No	✓ Yes
Built-in GPS	Yes	Yes

Case size	—	46 mm
Display type	MIP	AMOLED
Display size	1.04 in	✓ 1.2 in
Water resistance	5 ATM	—
Case material	Type: Resin	Stainless steel
Weight	37 g	—

ECG	No	✓ Yes
Heart-rate tracking	Yes	—
Contactless payment (NFC)	No	—
Warranty	—	3 years

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 Watch4 Classic 46mm?

Garmin Forerunner 55: No; Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm: 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 Watch4 Classic 46mm?

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

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

Garmin Forerunner 55: MIP; Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm: AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

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.