Garmin Forerunner 55 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch9 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 801 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 801
  • Lower weight: 34 g vs 37 g · slight difference

The deciding difference here: price.

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

Key differences

  • Weight

    37 g✓ 34 g

Specifications side by side

13 of 13 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 798
Garmin Forerunner 55 specs
SamsungSAR 1,599
Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm specs
Reference priceSAR 798SAR 1,599
Battery life14 days—
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)No—
Phone compatibility—Android
Built-in GPSYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm?

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

What is the difference in weight between the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm?

Weight is lower on the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm: 34 g vs 37 g on the Garmin Forerunner 55. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.