Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 55- Display type:
- MIP
- Display size:
- 1.04 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 798
Garmin Forerunner 55 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm: which one suits you?
The two differ in 7 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 55 is cheaper by SAR 1,151 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 55 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,151
- Charge less often through the week (14 days vs 1.7 days)
- Larger display size: 1.47 in vs 1.04 in
- Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't
- Has ECG; the other doesn't
The deciding difference here: display size and battery life and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm- Case size:
- 44 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,949
Key differences
Display type
MIPAMOLEDDisplay size
1.04 in✓ 1.47 inBattery life
✓ 14 days1.7 days
Specifications side by side
18 of 18 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 798 | SAR 1,949 |
| Battery life | ✓ 14 days | 1.7 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | ✓ Yes |
| Bluetooth calls | — | Yes |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | — | 44 mm |
| Display type | MIP | AMOLED |
| Display size | 1.04 in | ✓ 1.47 in |
| Case material | Type: Resin | — |
| Weight | 37 g | ✓ 34 g |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| ECG | No | ✓ Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | No | ✓ Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | — | 4.4 x 4.4 x 1 cm |
| dust resistance rating | — | IP68 |
| 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 Watch7 44mm?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 55: 14 days vs 1.7 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm. 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 Watch7 44mm?
Garmin Forerunner 55: No; Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm: 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 Watch7 44mm?
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 Watch7 44mm?
No difference here: water resistance is 5 ATM on both.