Garmin Forerunner 965 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm: which one suits you?

The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm is cheaper by SAR 982 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Charge less often through the week (23 days vs 0.5 days)
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 982

The deciding difference here: battery life and price.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    47.2 mm44 mm
  • Battery life

    ✓ 23 days0.5 days
  • Case material

    TitaniumStainless steel

Specifications side by side

16 of 16 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 1,931
Garmin Forerunner 965 specs
SamsungSAR 949
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm specs
Reference priceSAR 1,931SAR 949
Battery life✓ 23 days0.5 days
Phone compatibilityAndroid—
Built-in GPSYesYes
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)NoNo

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm?

Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 965: 23 days vs 0.5 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm. 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 Watch7 44mm?

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

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm?

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 Watch7 44mm?

Garmin Forerunner 965: 47.2 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm: 44 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.