Garmin Forerunner 965 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm: which one suits you?

The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm is cheaper by SAR 1,139 (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Larger display size: 1.4 in vs 1.3 in · slight difference
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,139

The deciding difference here: price.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    47.2 mm40 mm
  • Display size

    ✓ 1.4 in1.3 in
  • Case material

    TitaniumMetal

Specifications side by side

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Spec
GarminSAR 1,931
Garmin Forerunner 965 specs
SamsungSAR 792
Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm specs
Reference priceSAR 1,931SAR 792
Battery life23 days—
Built-in GPSYes—
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)NoNo
Phone compatibilityAndroidAndroid

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in phone compatibility between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm?

No difference here: phone compatibility is Android on both.

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm?

No difference here: cellular (LTE/eSIM) is No on both.

What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm?

Garmin Forerunner 965: 47.2 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm: 40 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 Watch6 40mm?

No difference here: display type is AMOLED on both.