Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 55- Display type:
- MIP
- Display size:
- 1.04 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 798
Garmin Forerunner 55 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm: which one suits you?
The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 55 is cheaper by SAR 828 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 55 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 828
- Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't
- Lower weight: 34 g vs 37 g · slight difference
The deciding difference here: cellular (LTE/eSIM) and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm- Case size:
- 44 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,626
Key differences
Display type
MIPAMOLEDCellular (LTE/eSIM)
No✓ YesWeight
37 g✓ 34 g
Specifications side by side
14 of 14 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 798 | SAR 1,626 |
| Battery life | 14 days | — |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | ✓ Yes |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | — | 44 mm |
| Display type | MIP | AMOLED |
| Display size | 1.04 in | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Case material | Type: Resin | — |
| Weight | 37 g | ✓ 34 g |
| ECG | No | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | No | — |
| 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 Watch9 44mm?
Garmin Forerunner 55: No; Samsung Galaxy Watch9 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 Watch9 44mm?
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 Watch9 44mm?
Garmin Forerunner 55: MIP; Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm: AMOLED. 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 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.