Garmin Forerunner 55 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch6 44mm: which one suits you?

The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 55 is cheaper by SAR 49 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 49
  • Lower weight: 37 g vs 59 g
  • Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't

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

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

Key differences

  • Display type

    MIPAMOLED
  • Cellular (LTE/eSIM)

    No✓ Yes
  • Case material

    Type: ResinTitanium

Specifications side by side

14 of 14 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 798
Garmin Forerunner 55 specs
SamsungSAR 847
Samsung Galaxy Watch6 44mm specs
Reference priceSAR 798SAR 847
Battery life14 days—
Built-in GPSYes—
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)No✓ 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 Watch6 44mm?

Garmin Forerunner 55: No; Samsung Galaxy Watch6 44mm: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in display type between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 44mm?

Garmin Forerunner 55: MIP; Samsung Galaxy Watch6 44mm: AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in case material between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 44mm?

Garmin Forerunner 55: Type: Resin; Samsung Galaxy Watch6 44mm: Titanium. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in weight between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 44mm?

Weight is lower on the Garmin Forerunner 55: 37 g vs 59 g on the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 44mm. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.