Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 55- Display type:
- MIP
- Display size:
- 1.04 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 798
Garmin Forerunner 55 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm: which one suits you?
The two differ in 1 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 55 is cheaper by SAR 561 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 55 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 561
- Larger display size: 1.73 in vs 1.04 in
The deciding difference here: display size and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm- Case size:
- 44 mm
- Display size:
- 1.73 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,359
Key differences
Display size
1.04 in✓ 1.73 in
Specifications side by side
13 of 13 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 798 | SAR 1,359 |
| Battery life | 14 days | — |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | No |
| Case size | — | 44 mm |
| Display type | MIP | — |
| Display size | 1.04 in | ✓ 1.73 in |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Case material | Type: Resin | — |
| Weight | 37 g | — |
| ECG | No | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | No | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm?
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 Watch5 44mm?
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 Watch5 44mm?
Display size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm: 1.73 in vs 1.04 in on the Garmin Forerunner 55. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.