Garmin Forerunner 965 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) 47mm: which one suits you?

The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) 47mm is cheaper by SAR 40 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Charge less often through the week (23 days vs 0.5 days)
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 40
  • Higher warranty: 3 years vs 2 years

The deciding difference here: battery life and warranty and price.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    47.2 mm47.4 mm
  • Display type

    AMOLEDLED
  • Display size

    1.4 in1.45 in

Specifications side by side

15 of 15 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 1,931
Garmin Forerunner 965 specs
SamsungSAR 1,891
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) 47mm specs
Reference priceSAR 1,931SAR 1,891
Battery life✓ 23 days0.5 days
Built-in GPSYes—
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)No—
Phone compatibilityAndroid—

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) 47mm?

Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 965: 23 days vs 0.5 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) 47mm. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) 47mm?

Garmin Forerunner 965: 47.2 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) 47mm: 47.4 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in display type between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) 47mm?

Garmin Forerunner 965: AMOLED; Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) 47mm: LED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in display size between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) 47mm?

Display size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) 47mm: 1.45 in vs 1.4 in on the Garmin Forerunner 965. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.