Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 965- Case size:
- 47.2 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,931
Garmin Forerunner 965 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch9: which one suits you?
The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 965 is cheaper by SAR 1,668 (prices checked 28 Oct 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 965 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,668
Choose the
Samsung Galaxy Watch9 if you care about:- Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't
- Lower weight: 34 g vs 53 g
The deciding difference here: cellular (LTE/eSIM) and weight and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch9- Case size:
- 44 mm
- Display type:
- Super AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 3,599
Key differences
Case size
47.2 mm44 mmDisplay type
AMOLEDSuper AMOLEDCellular (LTE/eSIM)
No✓ Yes
Specifications side by side
17 of 17 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,931 | SAR 3,599 |
| Battery life | 23 days | — |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | ✓ Yes |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Phone compatibility | Android | Android |
| Case size | 47.2 mm | 44 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display size | 1.4 in | — |
| Case material | Titanium | — |
| Weight | 53 g | ✓ 34 g |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | Yes | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in phone compatibility between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch9?
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 Watch9?
Garmin Forerunner 965: No; Samsung Galaxy Watch9: 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 Watch9?
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 Watch9?
Garmin Forerunner 965: 47.2 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch9: 44 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.