Garmin Forerunner 965 vs Huawei Watch Ultimate 2: which one suits you?

The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 965 is cheaper by SAR 1,591 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,591
  • Charge less often through the week (23 days vs 4.5 days)
  • Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't
  • Higher water resistance for swimming and showers (20 ATM vs 5 ATM)
  • Larger display size: 1.5 in vs 1.4 in · slight difference

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

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

Key differences

  • Display size

    1.4 in✓ 1.5 in
  • Battery life

    ✓ 23 days4.5 days
  • Cellular (LTE/eSIM)

    No✓ Yes

Specifications side by side

17 of 17 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 1,931
Garmin Forerunner 965 specs
HuaweiSAR 3,522
Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 specs
Reference priceSAR 1,931SAR 3,522
Battery life✓ 23 days4.5 days
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)No✓ Yes
Bluetooth calls—Yes
Phone compatibilityAndroid—
Built-in GPSYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Huawei Watch Ultimate 2?

Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 965: 23 days vs 4.5 days on the Huawei Watch Ultimate 2. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Huawei Watch Ultimate 2?

Garmin Forerunner 965: No; Huawei Watch Ultimate 2: 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 965 and the Huawei Watch Ultimate 2?

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

What is the difference in water resistance between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Huawei Watch Ultimate 2?

Water resistance is higher on the Huawei Watch Ultimate 2: 20 ATM vs 5 ATM on the Garmin Forerunner 965. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.