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

The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Charge less often through the week (23 days vs 1.7 days)
  • Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't
  • Lower weight: 34 g vs 53 g

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

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    47.2 mm44 mm
  • Display size

    1.4 in1.47 in
  • Battery life

    ✓ 23 days1.7 days

Specifications side by side

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Spec
GarminSAR 1,931
Garmin Forerunner 965 specs
SamsungSAR 1,949
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm specs
Reference priceSAR 1,931SAR 1,949
Battery life✓ 23 days1.7 days
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)No✓ Yes
Bluetooth calls—Yes
Built-in GPSYesYes
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 Watch7 44mm?

No difference here: phone compatibility is Android on both.

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 1.7 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?

Garmin Forerunner 965: No; Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm: 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 Watch7 44mm?

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