Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 965- Case size:
- 47.2 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,931
Garmin Forerunner 965 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm: which one suits you?
The two differ in 7 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm is cheaper by SAR 228 (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 965 if you care about:- Charge less often through the week (23 days vs 0.5 days)
- Lower weight: 53 g vs 500 g
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 228
- Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't
- Higher water resistance for swimming and showers (10 ATM vs 5 ATM)
- Higher warranty: 3 years vs 2 years
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.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm- Case size:
- 47 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,703
Key differences
Case size
47.2 mm47 mmDisplay size
1.4 in✓ 1.5 inBattery life
✓ 23 days0.5 days
Specifications side by side
17 of 17 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,931 | SAR 1,703 |
| Battery life | ✓ 23 days | 0.5 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | ✓ Yes |
| Phone compatibility | Android | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 47.2 mm | 47 mm |
| Display size | 1.4 in | ✓ 1.5 in |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | ✓ 10 ATM |
| Weight | ✓ 53 g | 500 g |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Case material | Titanium | Titanium |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | — |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | ✓ 3 years |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | Yes | Yes |
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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 47mm?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 965: 23 days vs 0.5 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm. 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 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm?
Garmin Forerunner 965: No; Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm: 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 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm?
Garmin Forerunner 965: 47.2 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm: 47 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.